From the Bishops

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Matrimony: Is it Still Holy?

From the Bishops

Jul 23, 2009

By Bishop Thomas J. Tobin

Marriage is like a beautiful gilded bird cage. All the Little birds on the outside want to get in, while... Read more

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Year for Priests

From the Bishops

Jul 16, 2009

By Archbishop Henry J. Mansell

We celebrated his Mass of Christian Burial on June 4, at Our Lady of Fatima Church. A large number of... Read more

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Prison

From the Bishops

Jul 9, 2009

By Bishop Thomas Wenski

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Celebrating Independence

From the Bishops

Jul 2, 2009

By Bishop Joseph V. Adamec

Two hundred and thirty-three years ago, our Founding Fathers declared the thirteen colonies to be independent from Great Britain. A nation... Read more

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Measuring Fairness in Life

From the Bishops

Jun 18, 2009

By Bishop John B. McCormack

"What you measure out to others will be measured back to you.” (Matthew 7:2) A Common Measure: “Life is unfair!”... Read more

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Pope Pius XII

From the Bishops

Jun 11, 2009

By Archbishop Henry J. Mansell

The recent visit by Pope Benedict XVI to Jordan, Israel, and the Palestine territories has brought renewed focus on Pope... Read more

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Pentecost - The Feast of Hope for Humanity

From the Bishops

Jun 4, 2009

By Bishop Arthur Serratelli

Fidel Castro promised change for Cuba in 1959.  Pervez Musharraf promised Pakistan a true democracy and then, after his bloodless... Read more

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Let us provide gracious example of Gospel living

From the Bishops

May 28, 2009

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My sister and her family live in San Antonio, Texas, and I travel there a couple of times a year... Read more

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Year of the Priest: conciliar themes will emerge

From the Bishops

May 14, 2009

By Bishop George Thomas

On March 16, 2009, the evening before Pope Benedict XVI departed for Africa, he made an important announcement. The Holy... Read more

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President Obama and Lady Justice: The Supreme Court and its Judges

From the Bishops

May 14, 2009

By Bishop Arthur Serratelli

In the Old City of Berne, Switzerland, there stands the famous “Fountain of Justice” (Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen).  From the 16th century until... Read more

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Confirmation season is time of grace for entire diocese

From the Bishops

Apr 30, 2009

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During these post-Easter days, a significant portion of my time and energy is being spent visiting parishes for the celebration... Read more

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Celebration of Mass changes, evolves over time

From the Bishops

Apr 23, 2009

By Bishop James H. Garland

Father John Dietzen writes a question and answer column for Catholic newspapers throughout the United States in much the same... Read more

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Help needed in journey between conception and natural death

From the Bishops

Apr 17, 2009

By Archbishop Roger Schwietz

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Participate in Palm Sunday, Holy Week church services

From the Bishops

Apr 8, 2009

By Bishop Michael O. Jackels

Let the Eucharist have its full effect, changing us into Jesus, filling us with the spirit of Christ Read more

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St. Paul, Missionary of Hope

From the Bishops

Mar 26, 2009

By Most Rev. Samuel J. Aquila

Talk given by Most Reverend Samuel J. Aquila, Bishop of Fargo Read more

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Let’s end the death penalty, now

From the Bishops

Mar 17, 2009

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Capital punishment, euthanasia, abortion and war: All these issues raise profound questions for Catholics as we reflect on the sanctity... Read more

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Sacraments: What makes us, keeps us Catholic

From the Bishops

Mar 12, 2009

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Among the comments received from participants after the first series of Why Catholic? meetings last fall was this one: "No... Read more

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The death penalty is unjustified in civil society

From the Bishops

Mar 5, 2009

By Archbishop Roger Schwietz

Editor’s note: The following was adapted from Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz’s written address to Rep. Jay Ramras, chair of the... Read more

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The Time for Forgiveness: The Importance of Confession

From the Bishops

Feb 26, 2009

By Bishop Arthur Serratelli

Today, it has become somewhat fashionable either to deny or to ignore the existence of the devil. Yet, we face... Read more

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With our Faith we have Great Hope

From the Bishops

Feb 19, 2009

By Most Rev. Samuel J. Aquila

Videotape message by Most Rev. Samuel J. Aquila, Bishop of Fargo, shared in Diocese of Fargo parishes in February 2009 Read more