Bishop’s Column

To Our Graduates: Forward in Faith

Last weekend I had the occasion to participate in the Commencement Exercises of our two Catholic Universities:

Gold and Silver: Celebrating Faithfulness in the Year of Faith

In May each year there are many celebrations of Confirmation and First Communion, Graduations, and sometimes, Ordinations.

4th Thursdays – Because Priestly Fraternity is Vital to Good Health and Holiness

For several years during my priesthood I served as the Director of Continuing Formation of Priests.

Jesus Christ is truly risen – Alleluia!

On this Holy Night, we have recounted the history of salvation;

Thanksgiving for Pope Francis: Let us love him

With all my heart, I hereby pledge my complete and unequivocal obedience to our Holy Father Pope Francis.

Make a Pilgrimage of Faith to the Place of Baptism

A number of times I have already written to you about the Year of Faith

Thank you Pope Benedict for Your Great Dedication and Love

Monday of this week, I was surprised and saddened to hear of the decision of Pope Benedict XVI to retire his duties as Holy Father and Bishop of Rome.

Homily for the 40th Roe v Wade Anniversary

Forty years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton.

The Bishop’s Role in Fostering the Mission of the Catholic Media

When I was editor of the diocesan paper in St. Louis, my office had a statue of St. Francis DeSales, Bishop of Geneva, and Doctor of the Church.

Renewing Baptism: Decree and Observances for the Year of Faith

This weekend is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, and the conclusion of the Church’s liturgical Christmas season.

Thursday
May 23, 2013
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