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Cardinal praises priests, successor at chrism Mass
Apr 03 2012
Cardinal Edwin F. O’Brien celebrated his last chrism Mass in Baltimore at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen April 2.

Thoughts on our Church: The Gospel voice within us
Mar 08 2012
Cardinal Edwin F. O'Brien shares an excerpt from his March 4 Mass of Thanksgiving homily.

Cardinal's titular church honors martyr
Mar 06 2012
As the pope welcomed 22 men into the College of Cardinals Feb. 18, he gave each three symbols of their new role: a scarlet biretta, a ring depicting early Apostles Saints Peter and Paul, and a scroll.

Video: Cardinal O'Brien greets Pope Benedict on final day of pilgrimage
Feb 23 2012
Watch Cardinal Edwin F. O'Brien as he greets Pope Benedict XVI at the Feb. 20 audience.

Video: Pilgrims leave Rome to continue work of archdiocese
Feb 23 2012
The consistory celebrations have come to a close, but memories from the week will remain embedded in the consciousness of Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholics for years to come.