Ad Limina; Day Two

Day Two in Rome is concluding. Everyone has arrived from Region XIII safe and sound, and the work begins. Msgr. Jim Checchio, Rector of the Pontifical North American College (and classmate) has graciously welcomed the Region XIII Bishops and the College invited us to share the Eucharist with the community Read more…

20 Years Ago…

Today marks the 20th Anniversary of my Deacon Ordination in St. Peter’s Basilica. Providentially, I have the grace to be back in the Eternal City to mark this occasion. Yesterday was the first day in Rome.  After arriving at the North American College, I spent some time in the Blessed Read more…

Clergy Changes Announced

Over the weekend, numerous parishes were learning of the changes in assignment of the priests that serve them. Below are the changes we are able to announce at this time. In recent years, we have put together most of the official pictures for our clergy, but some of the new Read more…

Thursday Night Life

Last night, we had our fourth gathering of young adults, known as Thursday Night Life.  These gatherings are for anyone in their 20’s and 30’s.  Another moderate crowd turned out, as usual, competing with many other calendar events.  We as a diocese have a great desire to ‘connect’ with our Read more…

Good Friday Homily

Today, the universal Church joins our Blessed Mother and the Beloved Disciple at the foot of the cross.  Still today, we fulfill the prophesy of Zechariah: “I will pour out on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of mercy and supplication, so that when Read more…