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Bishop Kevin Farrell

Why an encyclical on ecology?

Friday, June 12, 2015047 Much has been written and broadcast by the media concerning Pope Francis’ upcoming encyclical on ecology (Laudato Si – Blessed are You). Since there are likely to be...

Bishop Kevin Farrell

What is the Chrism Mass?

Monday, March 30, 20150331 During Holy Week, an important liturgical celebration occurs that only takes place in the cathedral, but touches many lives in every parish in the diocese. It is, of...

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Pope Francis proclaims a Holy Year of Mercy

Monday, March 16, 2015062 In a surprise statement at the conclusion of his homily Friday, Pope Francis proclaimed an extraordinary Jubilee; a Year to be called a Holy Year of Mercy beginning next...

Bishop Kevin Farrell

The joy of forgiveness

Friday, February 20, 201501217 The teaching of Christ requires that we forgive injuries, and extends the law of love to include every enemy, (Matt. 5:43-44) yet to forgive for many of us is both...

Bishop Kevin Farrell

Bishop's Award for Service to the Church

Monday, February 9, 20150143 One event that I especially enjoy each year is the Mass and reception at which we honor lay men and women for their volunteer work in our parishes and agencies with the...

Bishop Kevin Farrell

Catholic education: A light in the darkness

Friday, January 23, 2015052 To paraphrase Charles Dickens, youth and young adulthood are the best of times and the worst of times. The best of times because these are the years of exploration and...

Bishop Kevin Farrell

'Where there is hatred, let me sow love...'

Friday, January 9, 20150130 Hatred is an insidious thing. It blinds us to truth; it blinds us to love; and itblinds us to God. Hatred springs from fear, from self-righteousness and from ignorance....

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