deacons

Priests and deacons throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore take a wide variety of approaches to packing punch in their homilies. Some, including Father Murphy, sprinkle pop culture references into their messages. Others place the readings into historical context or explain how doctrinal or moral teachings apply in an increasingly secularized culture.

Archbishop William E. Lori celebrated the liturgy at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland during Mass packed with family and friends and occasionally rocked with applause and cheers.

Archbishop William E. Lori will ordain six transitional deacons and two permanent deacons during a 10 a.m. Mass May 18 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland. Those ordained as transitional deacons are expected to later be ordained to the priesthood, while permanent deacons will remain deacons.

Archbishop William E. Lori will ordain 14 men to the permanent diaconate during a 10 a.m. Mass Sept. 30 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland.