Friday, June 12, 2015047Much 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...
Pope Francis, an avid fan of soccer, offered some comments recently about corruption that were particularly timely in light of the FIFA scandals that are very much in...Bishop Kevin Farrell
We are indeed blessed to live in a free country, but freedom is a two-sided privilege. Americans enjoy freedom of speech, freedom to worship, and for the most part,...
Monday, March 30, 20150331During 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...
Monday, March 16, 2015062In 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...
Friday, February 20, 201501217The 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...
Monday, February 9, 20150143One 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...
Friday, January 23, 2015052To 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...
Friday, January 9, 20150130Hatred 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....