As it happens, the Scripture readings for today shed light on your ministry as educators of your children, not only in regular academic subjects but above all in the Catholic faith.Read More

It is a pleasure to return to St. Bartholomew’s Parish for Sunday Mass, and on this occasion, to celebrate your patronal feast – happy feast day! I’m also happy to bless your new parish cemetery and columbarium.Read More

The visible beauty of this church sets the stage, so to speak, for us to participate in the unseen beauty of God. While we employ the precious materials of this earth in our craft, the glory of God exceeds anything we could ever ask or imagine.Read More

No doubt, Blessed Michael abounded in natural virtues, yet his priestly heart drew from a deeper source than natural virtue. It’s fair to say that his priestly heart was rooted in the Sacred Heart of Jesus.Read More

Unlike Jesus who met with skepticism, even ridicule, in his hometown, Alphonsus was warmly received at home as a teacher of the faith, but he did not allow himself to bask in the fleeting sunlight of popularity. He was drawn rather more deeply to serve the poor and abandoned, and he was concerned about the...Read More

Your theme, “Rejoice in Hope: Solidarity and Fraternity” fits well with the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene. Before our eyes, Mary Magdalene journeys to faith and hope in the Risen Lord.Read More

Through the intercession of St. Peter and St. Paul, may your pastor continue to lead with fidelity and joy and may this pastorate continue to grow and flourish in God’s abundant grace!Read More

This evening, on the eve of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, I have the joy and privilege of conferring candidacy upon Nicolas and Jordan who will soon depart for the Eternal City to continue their priestly formation.Read More