In my first column this year, I mentioned that I had just returned from a retreat for bishops from Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa.
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Column: Matthew’s ‘mount’ meant to remind us of Sinai
In Kansas, there are no mountains. Sometimes we will honor a very large hill with that title, but that is more symbolic than anything
Column: I hope we’re on the same page
I suppose that I should give the archdiocesan attorney a call before trying this, but it sure sounds like a great idea to me.
Mission parish makes it easy being green
Don’t be surprised if, as churches across the archdiocese don their traditional purple this Lent, St. Pius X Parish here sticks out like a sore thumb — a green one, that is.
Silent strength
Has someone you love left the church?
Support for life
Hundreds of pro-life activists braved single digit temperatures on Jan. 22 to gather at the south steps of the Capitol here and protest the U. S. Supreme Court’s abortion rulings 35 years ago that day
Column: Faith sheds light on learning in our Catholic schools
Last week, I had the opportunity to celebrate Mass and have dinner with eight of our Catholic school mothers who receive assistance from the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF). It was a very inspirational evening.
Our Lady of Lourdes
Just because you can’t drop everything and fly to France doesn’t mean that you can’t celebrate the 150th anniversary of the apparition of Our Lady of Lourdes — and receive the plenary indulgence granted for the occasion to boot.
Column: Peace on earth possible, but we must be willing to ask
If you've been trying to sell your house lately, you know why I’ve been praying for a miracle.
Column: Catholic schools: An investment in both our earthly and eternal futures
“Christ is the reason for these schools. The unseen but ever-present teacher in our classes, the model of our faculties and the inspiration of our students.”