A Time to Speak – Reflecting on the four gifts of Christmas
byIn the age of phone apps and social media, I find myself spending time on Pinterest, researching everything from recipes, to home improvement projects,…
Editorials & Commentary
A Time to Speak – The ‘Blue Christmas Mass’ returns
byComfort, comfort my people! — Isaiah 40:1 Sometime in 2010 it was brought to my focused attention that not everyone looks forward to Christmas….
Hope in the Lord — When God’s creative gifts break through
byLast week I traveled to Toledo, Ohio for a talk with the priests on their annual day of sanctification. Invited by my friend, Bishop…
Share the journey – Welcoming the stranger and resisting fear
byIn the current clamor of national politics, immigrants and refugees are often categorically vilified, their human dignity and personal stories lost amidst political posturing….
Hope in the Lord — Getting the message out: Communicating about the abuse scandal
byThe Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report on sexual abuse within the Church and the revelations of the horrible deeds of Archbishop McCarrick have filled the…
Teaching Our Faith – Work of Mercy: Catholic Cemeteries
byThis series of teaching editorials explores death and dying and how the church provides pastoral care for those facing death and for their families…
Teaching Our Faith – Pastoral care for those facing death and their families
byThis series of teaching editorials explores death and dying and how the Church provides pastoral care for those facing death and for their families…
Hope in the Lord — Why I love parish anniversaries
byJoy often has deep roots. Recently, I was privileged to join in two parish anniversary celebrations, which were filled with joy. At their base…
Teaching Our Faith — All Saints and All Souls
byThis series of teaching editorials explores death and dying and how the Church provides pastoral care for those facing death and for their families…
Teaching Our Faith — Death and eternal life
byThis series of teaching editorials explores death and dying and how the Church provides pastoral care for those facing death and for their families…