Son of St. Alphonsus April 28, 2025By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Bishop Lewandowski, Bishops, Charity in Truth, Commentary, From the Archbishop In early April, it was announced that Pope Francis appointed Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., to be the next bishop of Providence, R.I. The Holy Father could not have chosen a better bishop to guide that important diocese in the years ahead.
God really loves me April 2, 2025By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Evangelization This year’s Rite of Election in the Archdiocese of Baltimore was beautiful. The Cathedral of Mary Our Queen was filled to overflowing. Nearly 800 catechumens and candidates for reception into the church were joined by their godparents, sponsors, families and friends.
The aroma of Christ March 4, 2025By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Lent Those truly filled with Christ’s self-giving love cannot remain self-enclosed but instead are impelled to become a diffuser of his truth and love by how they live, what they say and by their love of others, especially those in need.
The divine spark February 10, 2025By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, From the Archbishop If we neglect our “heart of hearts,” our inmost self, our soul – where flashes the spark of divine love, that point of encounter between ourselves and God, then our efforts to improve how we look and how we function will largely be in vain.
The Door of Hope December 23, 2024By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature, Jubilee 2025 In opening the Holy Door, Pope Francis opens the door of hope for the Church and for the whole human family.
Lost and found November 29, 2024By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Advent, Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature During Advent, let us allow the Lord to break through barriers that prevent us from receiving and giving love. This can happen when we make an unburdening confession of our sins.
Overseas dispatches October 31, 2024By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature, From the Archbishop Participating in prayerful discussions with people from all over the world, I experienced many different perspectives and cultural expressions coupled with a common love for Christ, for the faith and for the Church.
Sunken treasure October 3, 2024By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary And just as the divers who found the San Jose did not work alone, so too those who are retrieving the faith do not work alone.
Important homework September 2, 2024By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Schools Faith formation cannot be achieved solely in the classroom. Even the best teacher, catechist or youth minister cannot fully substitute for the role of loving parents.
Is our faith for real? July 2, 2024By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, From the Archbishop It’s no secret that in recent years many Catholics have absented themselves from the Eucharist and there are many reasons for this. But none of these reasons outweighs the depth, the beauty and the reality of Christ’s Presence and his power to change our lives by his transformative love.
Building the team June 3, 2024By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, From the Archbishop, Seek the City to Come Sustainable parishes are being formed that will have what it takes to offer a full range of pastoral services and to evangelize the neighborhoods they are in, while continuing ministries of service.
Pray the rosary May 2, 2024By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary There’s no better time to begin or resume praying the rosary than this beautiful month of May dedicated to our Blessed Lady.
