Mission to Support Priests In this week’s Building Faith blog, I wish to discuss the third activity from my Pastoral Letter: Reflections on Five Years – Continuing the Mission — strengthening and supporting our priests now and for the future. As I state in the pastoral letter,
Read more →As I mentioned, for the next few months, I’ll be highlighting sections of my Reflections on Five Years — Continuing the Mission pastoral letter. As we continue to work together to find a rhythm in our ever-changing circumstances, we can continue to be assured in our never-changing Lord.
Read more →New Pastoral Letter Earlier last week, I made the decision to publish my Pastoral Letter, Reflections on Five Years — Continuing the Mission in Friday’s issue of The Anchor. It is my prayer as we look back and consider our future; we will all be filled with a renewed hope
Read more →Happy New Year! ¡Feliz Ano Novo! ¡Feliz Año Nuevo! May 2020 be a year filled with many blessings for you and your family. More than Just New Year’s Day On the 1st of January, the Catholic Church celebrates not only the beginning of a new year
Read more →December 13 marks the 50th anniversary of the priestly ordination of our Holy Father Pope Francis. Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has asked Bishops across the country, to encourage their dioceses to honor the jubilee during Advent
Read more →My Meeting with Pope Francis This was my third ad limina visit, and probably I would say the best one. Although Pope Francis was detained in joining us, because of another commitment, he did not rush his time with us. Giving the Bishops of
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