Baltimore Chrism Mass draws 1,400 to witness to ‘liberating power of God’ March 31, 2026By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Easter, Feature, Local News, News, Worship & Sacraments The five men who will be ordained to the priesthood in June each had a special role in the chrism Mass March 30 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland. Three carried the oils ...
In this year's Chrism Mass, Archbishop William E. Lori of the Archdiocese of Baltimore addressed two significant issues—the surge in people entering the Catholic Church and environmental stewardship. While he welcomed the growth in membership, he emphasized the importance of ongoing conversion and faith formation to support new members. In addition, he encouraged the community to care for creation as part of their Christian duty.
In his speech, Archbishop Lori did not provide specific reasons fo...
