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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.

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.

Mother Lange – pray for us

July 7, 2020
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Racial Justice

It is a good time for us to remember the blessing we have here in Baltimore by turning to Servant of God, Mother Mary Lange, as never before.

A message from Archbishop Lori

June 23, 2020
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News

I am truly grateful that we are able to gather together again in person to celebrate Mass and the Sacraments as jurisdictions throughout the State slowly proceed through the reopening process.

Silence in the domestic church

June 12, 2020
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Coronavirus

For a parish church to be a place of prayer, there have to be times of silence. For a domestic church to be a place of prayer and formation, there also needs to be periods of silence.

A message from Archbishop Lori

June 5, 2020
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Filed Under: From the Archbishop, Local News, News, Racial Justice

I write to share with you important news about immediate steps the Archdiocese of Baltimore will be taking as we grapple with the deep anguish and racial tension we are currently witnessing locally and throughout our country.

An inward pilgrimage with Mary

May 14, 2020
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary

May we indeed persevere, in this and in every time of trial, so that one day we may reign with Christ in the presence of Mary Our Queen.

An update from Archbishop Lori on plans for reopening

May 3, 2020
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News

Archbishop William E. Lori provides an update on plans for reopening parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Fear itself

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

So often in Scripture Jesus says to his followers and to us, “Be not afraid.” He’s not asking us to ignore our problems or neglect our loved ones or deny our feelings. He is inviting us to rise above our feelings of fear, to encounter the greatness and glory of God, and in a spirit of humility and contrition to open our hearts to him, perhaps as never before.

An update from Archbishop Lori

March 26, 2020
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Coronavirus, Feature, Giving, Local News, News

By visiting www.archbalt.org/giving and clicking on the parish giving link, you can contribute directly to your own parish through an easy-to-use, secure portal.

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