Christ Renews All Things

As the month of November approaches, cardinals, archbishops and bishops from around the United States are preparing to travel to Baltimore for our plenary business meeting. This meeting will more than likely be one of the most historic moments in the life of the Church in this country. I ask Read more…

Archbishop Etienne Establishes Independent Commission To Review All Clergy & Religious Files Along With All Other Files Related To Abuse

Yesterday evening, this letter was emailed to all clergy, religious, chancery staff, parish ministers and members of all Archdiocesan boards and committees.  This morning, I share the same with you.  At the bottom of this post you will find a copy of the official decree establishing this independent commission and Read more…

FOCOLARE In Alaska

When I made the decision to return to the seminary in 1988, I was assigned for six months to a parish on the north side of Indianapolis, St. Pius X.  That was a great parish experience.  They had a wonderful pastor and many great people, and it was a great Read more…