Archbishop's Column

In recent weeks, we have seen a shocking increase in acts of vandalism against Catholic images, sanctuaries and holy places.

In the Gospel, Jesus invites us to “Come away … and rest awhile” (Mk.6:31). This is normally a good summertime theme since this is the season that many of us look forward to a change of pace in our busy lives.

Young people are valued members of the Body of Christ. They have much to offer the Church and the Church has much to offer them.

WASHINGTON – Seven U.S. bishop chairmen of committees within the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have issued a statement in the wake of the death of Mr. George Floyd and the protests which have broken out in Minneapolis and in other cities in the United States.

The drama and the tension that we have been living with since COVID-19 began to disrupt life as we know it in the United States (and beyond) means that for some of us this day is long overdue while for others it still seems premature.