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Archbishop William E. Lori

Archbishop William E. Lori was installed as the 16th Archbishop of Baltimore May 16, 2012.

Prior to his appointment to Baltimore, Archbishop Lori served as Bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport, Conn., from 2001 to 2012 and as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington from 1995 to 2001.

A native of Louisville, Ky., Archbishop Lori holds a bachelor's degree from the Seminary of St. Pius X in Erlanger, Ky., a master's degree from Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg and a doctorate in sacred theology from The Catholic University of America. He was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Washington in 1977.

In addition to his responsibilities in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Archbishop Lori serves as Supreme Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus and is the vice president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

An Advent we never expected

November 27, 2020
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Advent, Charity in Truth, Christmas, Commentary, Coronavirus

This year we have the chance to spend our time quietly searching our hearts for the Word God wishes to speak to us during this period of peace and silence that has been imposed on us.

Un mensaje del Arzobispo Lori

November 10, 2020
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Filed Under: En Español, Hispanic Ministry

En un momento en el que ustedes, queridos fieles, han tenido que soportar tanto sufrimiento y angustia debido a la pandemia mundial, las presiones económicas, los disturbios civiles y el horrible espectro del racismo, me duele el corazón de verdad pensar que su Iglesia podría ser una ocasión más de dolor y trauma.

Archbishop Lori issues statement on election

November 6, 2020
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: 2020 Election, Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News

“I thank God that our country came together peacefully to observe one of the most cherished privileges of our democracy, our right to vote,” Archbishop Lori said.

Holy competition

November 2, 2020
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary

Blessed Stanley Rother and Blessed Michael McGivney are exemplars of priestly courage, leadership and pastoral charity. Both are a source of encouragement, not only for seminarians but also for those of us already ordained.

Living the Gospel of Life

October 9, 2020
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature, Respect Life

We must not allow ourselves to be deluded into thinking that death is the way to deal with social challenges we face.

Arzobispo Lori sobre el bien del pais

October 2, 2020
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, En Español

Nuestros votos tendrán consecuencias en la vida real para muchas personas.

Archbishop Lori on the good of the country

September 25, 2020
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: 2020 Election, Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature

Our votes will have real-life consequences for many people. Thus, we should do our best to discern those consequences.

The long haul

September 11, 2020
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Coronavirus, Feature

We are rooting for the medical professionals to come up with a vaccine and effective treatment, but we should also be begging the Lord to remove this scourge from us.

Archbishop Lori invites all to watch a livestream of the Chrism Mass

September 10, 2020
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News

On Monday, Sept.14, at 7:30 p.m. our archdiocese will finally join together in celebrating our long-postponed Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen.

A health care worker in Royal Oak, Mich., tests for the coronavirus

On Labor Day, remember sacrifices of essential workers, archbishop says

September 4, 2020
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Filed Under: Commentary, Coronavirus, Feature

This Labor Day carries a sobering significance. We are painfully aware of the sacrifices that “essential” workers have made, Archbishop Lori says.

How church teaching can help explain why ‘Black Lives Matter’

July 30, 2020
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature, Racial Justice

The words “Black Lives Matter” ought to remind us that every Black person is made in God’s image and is endowed with inviolable dignity, from the moment of conception until natural death.

Accountability in the Church: A message from Archbishop Lori

July 23, 2020
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News

Archbishop William E. Lori sent the following message to the people of the Archdiocese of Baltimore July 23, 2020.

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