This is a very busy time of year for most people. Today I wish to offer some reflections on the activities and insights of this week. Today Pope Francis celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the apparitions in Portugal of our Lady to three young children. During Mass today, he canonized Read more
Even though I’m still learning my way as the new Archbishop of Anchorage, I’m no stranger to the annual appeals that support the work of the broader Church. Our One Bread One Body 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal gives us the opportunity to participate in the life of the Church beyond the parish. I Read more
Saturday morning I was up early to grab a cup of coffee, say some prayers, and make it to the airport for a 7:00 am flight to Valdez. The weather forecast for the weekend was not promising – but in reality, Saturday was absolutely beautiful! And so was the visit Read more
May is a month we traditionally honor our Blessed Mother and celebrate Mother’s Day. We are given an opportunity this month to honor women. This month of May is also a prime time for us to recognize the Maternity of the Church – after all, how often do we refer Read more
Today’s Mass offers us the resurrection account from John’s Gospel (20:11-18). This account evokes a persistence on the part of the Magdalene to remain at the tomb. She had visited earlier and found it empty, and ran to tell Simon Peter. She obviously returned, and remained, even after Peter and Read more
There has been a long standing tradition within the Archdiocese of Anchorage that on Easter Sunday, the Archbishop celebrates Mass at Covenant House. I happily continued that tradition yesterday morning, celebrating Mass with many of the staff, board members, benefactors, and others who came to join us. We had an Read more
Yesterday I had another first as the Archbishop of Anchorage – presiding over a prayer service of Polish tradition to bless the Easter baskets of foods to be eaten on Easter Sunday. I commended the families on maintaining their traditions, but especially of making good use of the Liturgical Seasons Read more
Happy Easter! On this Easter Sunday the Church hears the message proclaimed to Peter and the Beloved Disciple, “They have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we do not know where they put him.” (John 20:2) Most of us after living for a while know the experience of grief, Read more
A very fitting celebration of the Lord’s Passion and Veneration of the Holy Cross at our Cathedral last night. Most impressive was the Dominican tradition of chanting the Passion and the display of the Cross for veneration on the steps of the sanctuary. This certainly added time to the service, Read more
Here is another group of photos from this year’s Good Friday Faith Walk. What a public witness of faith! Thanks to all who helped coordinate and those who participated. Blessed Holy Saturday to all.