From the Bishops
Free Will, Conscience and Moral Choice: What Catholics believe
In a recent interview with Eleanor Clift in Newsweek magazine (Dec. 21, 2009), House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was asked about... Read more
Mary’s faith helps us to see the faith to which we are called
During the Advent‐Christmas Season the Church recognizes the unique role of Mary in salvation history. She is the first to... Read more
The Manhattan Declaration: A Wake-up Call for Christians
In an increasingly secularized society, believers find themselves at times under attack. Not to recognize this would be grossly naïve.... Read more
The Manhattan Declaration: Christians Confront Caesar
The history of the world is the tale of cities that rise and fall. Nineveh,Tyre, Babylon, Jerusalem and Ancient Rome... Read more
Mary leads us into deeper communion with Jesus, each other
Advent is a season of joyous hope. With much enthusiasm, we anticipate and prepare for the celebration of Christ’s first... Read more
The beautiful sacrament of Reconciliation
In the last encyclical letter, Ecclesia de Eucharistia (EE) ["The Church Draws Her Life from the Eucharist"]) of his pontificate,... Read more
Keep health-care reform 'abortion-neutral'
During the past several months, the U.S. bishops have not only followed the health-care debate; but, we — like other... Read more
The renewal of Europe through the spiritual renewal of families
1. Europe: reality and hopeWe all know the reality of today’s Europe. However, as the leader of a Vatican committee... Read more
Called by the Lord
In Jeremiah l:4-10, l7-19, the prophet describes the call he received from the Lord in these words: "The word of... Read more
Visitations of women’s religious shouldn’t be seen as negative judgment
A couple of years ago, I had the privilege of participating in the seminary visitation which took place, under the... Read more
Still time to reform health care the right way
As I write, there are two proposed bills in the Senate and three in the House of Representatives. In spite... Read more
Hispanic Ministry
It is obvious, even to the most causal observer, that the number of Hispanic Catholics in our country is increasing... Read more
The changing profile of American seminarians
In April 2009, the Center for Applied Research (CARA) at Georgetown University published an important study titled “The Class of... Read more
Parental involvement supports a culture of life
Many Alaskans are not aware that in our state a young woman less than 18 years of age can obtain... Read more
More info on the Year for Priests
I’ve noted that parish bulletins are making reference to the special Year for Priests inaugurated by Pope Benedict XVI on... Read more
Health care reform
For many months, in fact, for many years, our country has been focused on the need for national health care... Read more
Moral Issues and the Health Care Debate
Our country is currently engaged in a national debate regarding the manner in which the people in this country will... Read more
Bishop’s pastoral letter on confession
It is not easy to go to Confession. If it is not hard enough to admit to ourselves that we... Read more
Catholic Schools
As the new school year begins, I thank God for our Catholic schools. Through the centuries, the Catholic Church has... Read more
Faith Beyond the In-Crowd
It's the kind of remark that gets the acid flowing in your stomach, or at least makes you bite your... Read more
