Hope in the Lord — ‘Receive me, O Lord’ — a solemn profession
byIt is hard to predict when a sacred liturgy will be deeply moving. Of course, every time we participate in the Holy Eucharist, the…
Editorials & Commentary
A Time to Speak — How All Souls’ Day has helped me grieve
byBy Leanne Willen The dimmed lights of church guided me down the aisle to an empty seat. Soothing music played softly. Friendly faces offered tender…
Hope in the Lord — Saint Thomas More: A saint for our times
byOn Sunday, Sept. 30, I visited the Diocese of Covington and delivered a homily at a vespers service to mark the completion of Thomas…
Share the Journey – Rewards outweigh the challenges of volunteering
byPeople often “fluff up” volunteer work as something easy and effortless. But in my role as volunteer and community relationship manager at Catholic Charities,…
A Time to Speak – Farm bill should serve the common good
byEvery five years Congress faces the daunting task of passing legislation known as the Farm Bill. This sweeping piece of lawmaking escapes the notice…
A Time to Speak – Celebrating 200 years of faith
byIn October, St. Theresa of Avila Church, Rhodelia, Ky., is celebrating 200 years of faith. In light of our bicentennial, the present pastor, Father…
Hope in the Lord — Pray and fast on October 5
byJoin me on Friday, October 5. I will make that day a day of fasting and prayer, concluding with a 6 p.m. prayer service,…
A Time to Speak — Tips for parish Scout programs
byOn Aug. 14 I attended a luncheon at the Knights of Columbus Assumption Council’s hall with Archbishop Kurtz, hosted by the archdiocesan Catholic Committee…
Share the Journey – Restoring dignity and ensuring well-being
byThere is no such thing as a straight path on our journey. Right when you think you have it all figured out, you receive…
Hope in the Lord — Renewal amid crisis of trust
byIn 2007, Aug. 15th was a muggy day, and so many gathered for the Mass of Installation as I began serving as Archbishop of…