From the Bishops
The Hope of Resurrection Here and Beyond
The recent visits by Pope Benedict XVI to Mexico and Cuba were opportunities for him to speak to the hearts... Read more
The Mystery of Faith - The Rich Proclamation of Easter Faith
Since the introduction of the new liturgical texts for Mass this past Advent, we have become accustomed to new words... Read more
Let us conquer injustice by our fasting, penance and sacrifice
Lent is the period of time when we remember in a particular way the suffering of Jesus Christ—his passion and... Read more
Papal Visit: Reaching out to our Cuban Neighbors
Later this month, I have the privilege of traveling with several other brother bishops from the United States to join... Read more
What are you going to give up this Lent?
The Lenten rules about fasting from food and abstaining from meat have been considerably reduced in the last forty years,... Read more
Ivy-League monks
The University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League school, offers a course quite different from typical college offerings.In this course, there... Read more
What is at stake in the mandate debate
The federal government’s new mandate — requiring Catholic charities, schools, universities and hospitals to supply employees with health insurance that... Read more
Obama Administration: Catholic Conscience Not to be Tolerated
On January 20, 2012, the Obama administration made an unprecedented move to curtail the freedom of religion in the United... Read more
Catholics Come Home
Perhaps you have seen the commercials. These commercials have been played during December and January on several national television networks.... Read more
The Gloria: Beautiful and Biblical
One of the most beautiful prayers in the Mass is the Gloria. Monks chant it. Composers today, like Vivaldi and... Read more
The new evangelization
Blessed John Paul II was a thoughtful man. When he spoke, or wrote, he chose each word carefully. In 1999,... Read more
Silence is essential to the evangelization of the young Church
Silence is not simply the absence of noise. It is a necessary condition for discernment and reflection, for meditation and... Read more
Eucharist reflects the importance of always giving thanks to God
When we gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving this year, we will be just a few days away... Read more
Occupy Wall Street: A Cry for More than Money
Ever since 1999, Americans have witnessed a decline in median incomes. In fact, Americans are watching the gradual disappearance of... Read more
Conscience
"Conscience rights” and their defense in civil law are currently the cause of many protests against proposed government rules on... Read more
Don't just know Christ: Love him
Scripture tells us that after the crushing sadness of the crucifixion, the joy felt by the disciples in recognizing Jesus... Read more
Obamacare: An End to Religious Freedom in Health Care?
Last year, amidst the contentious debates surrounding Obamacare, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops spoke strongly in favor of a... Read more
An Attack on Conscience
A department of the federal government is seeking to force churches to violate their conscience. The US Department of Health... Read more
The Government’s Campaign against Marriage: No Time for Silence
On September 21, 1996, President Bill Clinton signed into law the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Large majorities in both... Read more
Courage: Speaking the truth in love
The Pharisees wanted to trap Jesus. They brought him a woman who had been caught in adultery, and stood her... Read more
