Addressesthedisruptiveprotestson campuses across the countrycatalyzed by theongoing war in the Holy Land, andurgesthe faithful to continue toprayforwisdom forworldleadersand for peace
Discusseshowthe diocese ishelpingparishioners deal with mental health challenges, andhighlights theestablishment of a diocesan mentalhealth council
Relaysmessages he sharedwith — and received from — more than1,400middle schoolers atBASH, an annualevent hosted by our Office of Youth Ministry
Reflectson40 years as a priest, an anniversary hewillcelebrateofficiallyon May 19
Offers his prayer for momsin advance ofMother’s Day, invoking theintercession ofMary,the Queen of Peace
He also answers the following questionsfrom the faithful:
I have been told by a priest at my old parish that my son is not a child of God because he was conceived throughinvitrofertilization(IVF). I believe any child born is a gift from God. Can you respond to this? What does the Church teach aboutIVF?
What metrics and feedback allow you to assess the health of parishes in the diocese?