From the Bishops
America at the Crossroads: Religious Liberty and the Right to Life
The English philosopher John Stuart Mill once quipped that “the Battle of Marathon, even as an event in British history,... Read more
Voting as a Catholic in 2016
I have voted in every presidential election since 1972 and I have never experienced an election like this year’s. Both... Read more
Voting and living as good citizens
This November, American Catholics have the opportunity to shape the direction of our nation, our states, and our local communities... Read more
The necessity of music
It was an extraordinary experience to kneel before the Blessed Sacrament at Copacabana Beach in Brazil, at World Youth Day... Read more
The Vocation to Work: The Dignity of Labor
In 1904, St. Louis, Missouri hosted the 21st World’s Fair. The fair was so big that a visitor would need... Read more
Some personal thoughts on the months ahead
My column this week is a collection of personal comments. Read it as thoughts from a brother in the faith,... Read more
Moral leadership in action: All lives really do matter
As a citizen of this country, as a Catholic Priest and Bishop, and as an African-American, I am deeply distressed... Read more
After the latest mass shooting
In the face of the mass murders in Orlando, Florida, this weekend, it is difficult to write. It is complicated... Read more
Going Dutch with Death: The Question
When the early Dutch settlers arrived in the American colonies, they brought with them a unique piece of architecture that... Read more
Gender Identity: The New Frontier
On April 19, 2016 the retail store Target announced that it would provide gender neutral bathrooms and also allow men... Read more
Time for healing, not lamenting
On Friday, May 13, the U.S. Department of Education and Department of Justice issued a joint instruction, which they called... Read more
Our daily bread
May is Mary’s Month. It is a new moment in the springtime of the year when we reflect on the... Read more
Pope’s invitation to families: Live the Gospel
Two weeks ago I issued a statement saying that I would study Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation, “Amoris Laetitia,” or “The... Read more
Forever in our Mother’s Heart
In the 19th century, before the age of television, oratory was an extremely popular form of entertainment. During those golden... Read more
Conscience and the Choice between Heaven and Hell
On April 12, 2016, the Pew Research Center published the results of its survey entitled “Religion in Everyday Life.” The... Read more
Pope Francis’ Amoris Laetitia: A Challenging Teaching
In his post-synodal exhortation, Amoris Laetitia, Pope Francis has offered the Church a challenge to reflect more deeply on Christ’s... Read more
Compassion vs. the Persecution of Believers
History has the uncanny habit of repeating itself. American writer, historian, and philosopher Will Durant once said, “So the story... Read more
The violence of terrorism and religion
The March 22, 2016 brutal bombings in Brussels’ international airport and metro system killed more than 35 innocent people and... Read more
The Little Sisters’ Holy Week trial
This Lenten Season is going by quickly, and with Easter being so early this year, I want to wish all... Read more
Stopping the Christian 'genocide'
The story of Christianity is written in the blood of martyrs. It is always striking to me that on the... Read more
