Bishop Robert Barron
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Bishop Barron: Latin Mass is here to stay, but new locations to be chosen
“Bishop Robert Barron ... has no intention of eliminating the celebration of the Mass in this form in the Diocese... Read more
‘Gravely disappointed’: U.S. bishops respond to passage of the same-sex marriage act
Bishop Robert Barron authored a statement urging members of Congress to reject the “misnamed” Respect for Marriage Act passed by... Read more
Federal same-sex marriage bill still needs religious freedom fixes, bishops say
A pending same-sex marriage bill would "betray our country’s commitment to the fundamental right of religious liberty,” Cardinal Timothy Dolan... Read more
Bishop Barron reconsecrates cemetery vandalized on Halloween
One or more vandals defaced Calvary Cemetery with obscene and satanic graffiti. Read more
Bishop Barron, expressing ‘outrage,’ vows to reconsecrate vandalized cemetery
One or more vandals left behind vulgar messages and the words “In Satan we trust” at the diocesan Calvary Cemetery... Read more
Word on Fire’s Robert Barron installed as bishop of Rochester, Minnesota
Barron is returning to the Midwest after almost seven years as auxiliary bishop in Santa Barbara. Read more
Here's what Bishop Barron said about his future with Word on Fire
A new job for its founder, and controversy over its workplace culture, raise questions about the future of the Catholic... Read more
Bishop Barron expresses 'great gratitude' for his appointment to Winona-Rochester
In a Thursday press conference, Bishop Robert Barron, newly appointed to the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, said he got on his... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Bishop Barron to lead Minnesota diocese
Barron, who runs the Catholic media apostolate Word on Fire, has served as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of... Read more
Bishop Barron: Election of atheist as Harvard chaplain president ‘complete and abject surrender’
Bishop Barron said on Tuesday that the Harvard University chaplains made a “complete and abject surrender” by electing an atheist... Read more
Bishop Barron: I balk at Democratic Party's 'extreme position' on abortion
In a video message Bishop Barron is calling out pro-abortion politicians for refusing to “dialogue” about abortion – or support... Read more
Bishop Barron: True dialogue impossible if Catholic Dems won’t protect babies who survive abortion
Bishop Robert Barron called out Catholic Democratic lawmakers and others for claiming dialogue with the US Bishops over abortion and... Read more
Bishop Barron defends Junipero Serra: Evangelization is not ‘cultural aggression’
Bishop Robert Barron this week delivered a homily in support of St. Junipero Serra, an 18th century Franciscan missionary whose... Read more
Are Catholic flame wars evangelizing online? Bishop Barron says ‘no’
A California bishop challenged Catholics online to “cut it out” and better represent their Christian faith through their social media... Read more
Bishop Barron floats 'online mandatum' for Catholic teachers
Bishop Robert Barron has said that bishops should consider an official designation for Catholic teachers on social media. Bishop Barron... Read more
Bishop Barron on how to reach out to the 'nones'
Bishop Robert Barron, auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles and chairman of the US bishop' committee on evangelization, on Monday outlined... Read more
Bishop Barron goes to Washington
Lawmakers must rediscover their call by God to pursue justice, Bishop Robert Barron told members of Congress and staff on... Read more
It's time to fight for holiness, Bishop Barron tells 2019 Catholic grads
Contemporary America is “mission territory,” and young Catholics must step up to respond to the twin crises of Church corruption... Read more
Bishop Barron: Proclaim the Gospel more boldly in times of crisis
Bishop Robert Barron said Thursday that rather than becoming hesitant in sharing the Gospel, the Catholic Church should proclaim the... Read more
Bishop Barron gives insight into youth synod process
From his perspective inside the Vatican’s youth synod, Bishop Robert Barron, auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles, told CNA that participating... Read more
