The celebration of the Mass of Chrism marks a privileged moment for the People of God throughout the Church Universal this week and what a privileged moment this is for me to stand in your midst, the People of God of Baltimore. Should the history and development of this unique liturgical event not be...Read More

The Catholic Review A Consistent Culture of Life In our society, there is a great emphasis placed on value. Homes, cars, jewelry—even a college education—has a value or worth assigned to it. The process of determining the value of something is often predicated on what an individual is willing to pay for it. What that...Read More

The Catholic Review “EnCourage” is a support group for relatives and loved ones of individuals with same-sex attraction. It was founded in 1990 with the following official goals: To promote a spirit of compassion and acceptance among the members so that they may share with one another their thoughts and experiences. To foster the practice...Read More

The Catholic Review Co-Workers in the Vineyard Last week I met with more than two hundred of our lay people at the end of their full day conference, “Co-Workers in the Vineyard.” These dedicated people, many of whom are employed at some level of Archdiocesan and parish administration, were called together to discuss the December...Read More

The Catholic Review Where did it all start? Is it a Church invention? The Church’s role in the forgiveness of sins is based on the very words of the Lord to Peter and on a separate occasion to the Apostles: “I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind...Read More

The Catholic Review When you attend Mass this weekend, you will likely receive a letter from me informing you about state legislation that poses a real and significant threat to our Church, including its parishes, schools, and other ministries. I urge you to read it carefully, as well as the additional materials that accompany it....Read More

To Bishop Joseph Latino I am deeply grateful for the invitation to preach on this occasion and for attending to the details associated with my coming to Natchez. Thanks also to Mr. Michael Ruck and his staff. When Bishop Latino wrote about the possibility of bringing Bishop Chanche back here for burial, I immediately turned...Read More

The Catholic Review Early this month, I joined more than 30 bishops from the Mid-Atlantic and South East on a five-day spiritual retreat at Our Lady of Florida Passionist Retreat House in North Palm Beach. The opportunity offered various moments for prayer and reflection. It was ably directed by a true spiritual master, Benedictine Father...Read More