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One of the most important parts of the Eucharistic Revival in the Catholic dioceses throughout the United States is to foster a growing appreciation of the immeasurable gift and power of the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist – his true body, blood, soul and divinity! This will be more of a focus....

As we continue to unpack the rich blessings of the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis last month, its inspiration and insights are being shared in various ways in the coming months for our archdiocese and our collaborative parishes to build upon. As our archdiocesan newspaper and media outlet, The Pilot, said in its headline last weekend, “60,000 Congress participants encouraged to ignite new Pentecost” - and that powerful invitation is....

The Benedictine trait of hospitality has been an easy one for me to embrace - “All are to be welcomed as Christ” (St. Benedict). Two weeks ago, I got to “practice what I preach”. I was able to share fellowship and dinner with a refugee family of five from Ukraine. They all had real faces, they all had real names, and they had their stories. A day later, I took the mom shopping to a thrift store and to BJs wholesale club for some groceries. I reflected that about 75 years ago, someone....

Under the guidance and inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the Catholic Church in our country is playing a key role in renewing the Church and the hearts of all the Catholic faithful. This movement has come a long way from its beginnings. Initially, we were searching for a way to respond....

Some might be tempted to say: yes, of course, we will be the ones who help by promoting good and opposing evil. But when confronted with so much good at risk and so much evil, it is a great challenge to avoid fear and anger. The threat of abortion remains our pre-eminent priority because it directly attacks our most vulnerable and voiceless brothers and sisters and destroys more than a ....

Read a wonderful article by Maria Wiering of the OSV! Click the link.

As we enter into this week celebrating the independence of our great nation, I want to share with you an article about the 2024 version of “Faithful Citizenship,” which I believe is a valuable reflection and guide for us as we strive to navigate our....