An old Christmas song tells us, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”. For many of you, Christmas is indeed a wonderful time of year, especially if you have children and grandchildren. Many of us enjoy Christmas concerts, lessons and carols, holiday parties and gatherings, along with shopping, gift-giving and much more. But, of...Read More

The “comfort and joy” the Lord offers us is not an escape but rather a remedy, a remedy for the soul, a remedy for our heart of hearts.Read More

As we give thanks for the ministry of Father Worgul and celebrate his installation, let us ask, through the loving intercession of Blessed Mary and good St. Joseph the blessing of Almighty God on this parish family, now and in the years ahead.Read More

God is calling us, even amid this pandemic, even amid all our troubles, to shake off our torpor, to open our eyes to the gifts he pours out upon us, and to be united in love with one another in the life of Church.Read More

Our sharing in Jesus’ victory over sin and death should bring us hope and joy, no matter how difficult or challenging the times may be.Read More

As this important Mid-Year meeting comes to its conclusion, we are on the cusp of celebrating the Feast of Christ the King. If ever this feast day were more welcome and necessary, the year 2020 has to be it!Read More

At a time when you, dear faithful, have had to endure so much suffering and anguish due to the worldwide pandemic, economic pressures, civil unrest and the ugly specter of racism, my heart truly aches to think that your Church could be a further occasion of pain and trauma.Read More

As the Metropolitan Archbishop of Baltimore, I am honored and delighted to join with the clergy, religious, and laity of the Premier See in offering heartfelt greetings and warmest congratulations to the Diocese of Richmond as you celebrate your 200th anniversary. Read More