Archbishop Lori dedicates St. Francis of Assisi Church

Archbishop William E. Lori dedicated the renovated St. Francis of Assisi Church in Fulton, Maryland, on September 17, 2026.

During his homily, Archbishop Lori noted that the dedication coincides with the 800th anniversary of the passing of St. Francis of Assisi. He connected the renovation of the worship space to the life of the patron saint, specifically referencing the story of Francis rebuilding the abandoned church at San Damiano.