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August 14, 2015
California, here I come
This morning, I’m flying out to scenic Monterey, California, not too far from San Francisco,...
August 14, 2015
California, here I come
This morning, I'm flying out to scenic Monterey, California, not too far from San Francisco,...
August 02, 2015
A new bishop drops by
We had the great privilege today of welcoming back to my parish Brooklyn's newly ordained Bishop...
August 02, 2015
A new bishop drops by
We had the great privilege today of welcoming back to my parish Brooklyn’s newly ordained Bishop...
July 2015
July 22, 2015
“Flat Francis” does Epcot
The paper pontiff hit a few of the sites in Orlando yesterday, starting out at...
July 16, 2015
Place of Jesus’ baptism in Jordan declared a UNESCO heritage site
From CNS: UNESCO declared Bethany Beyond the Jordan, on the eastern side of the Jordan...
July 16, 2015
Place of Jesus’ baptism in Jordan declared a UNESCO heritage site
From CNS: UNESCO declared Bethany Beyond the Jordan, on the eastern side of the Jordan...
July 12, 2015
Sign of hope
Flying out of New York’s LaGuardia Airport yesterday, this sign caught my eye: It’s a...
July 12, 2015
Sign of hope
Flying out of New York's LaGuardia Airport yesterday, this sign caught my eye: It's a...
July 07, 2015
“If anyone is discerning a calling, my advice is simple: Give the keys to God and see where he wants to take you.”
Some months back, my old friend Sister Camille D'Arienzo got in touch and asked me...
July 07, 2015
“If anyone is discerning a calling, my advice is simple: Give the keys to God and see where he wants to take you.”
Some months back, my old friend Sister Camille D’Arienzo got in touch and asked me...
June 2015
June 28, 2015
Journey to Genesee: “Those who think they have arrived have lost their way”
I spent Saturday afternoon visiting with my sister, who lives part of the year in...
June 28, 2015
Journey to Genesee: “Those who think they have arrived have lost their way”
I spent Saturday afternoon visiting with my sister, who lives part of the year in...
June 26, 2015
A great night in Buffalo
I'm pleased to announce that CNEWA's ONE magazine tonight won 12 awards at the annual Catholic Press Association...
June 26, 2015
A great night in Buffalo
I’m pleased to announce that CNEWA’s ONE magazine tonight won 12 awards at the annual Catholic Press Association...
June 26, 2015
Buffalo gals, a deacon, and a bench
Highlights from yesterday: first, a riveting luncheon speech by the great Sister Rosemary, in which...
June 26, 2015
Buffalo gals, a deacon, and a bench
Highlights from yesterday: first, a riveting luncheon speech by the great Sister Rosemary, in which...
June 25, 2015
A great dinner companion—in every sense
It isn’t every day you get to dine with one of the most influential people...
June 25, 2015
A great dinner companion—in every sense
It isn't every day you get to dine with one of the most influential people...
June 24, 2015
This morning in Buffalo…
Weather has been gorgeous here: mid-70s, with a brisk breeze. Went for a walk this...
June 24, 2015
This morning in Buffalo…
Weather has been gorgeous here: mid-70s, with a brisk breeze. Went for a walk this...
June 23, 2015
The obligatory Niagara Falls post
Wherein I'm photographed in the company of the Ann Rogers and Brian Finnerty, Communications Director...
June 23, 2015
The obligatory Niagara Falls post
Wherein I’m photographed in the company of the Ann Rogers and Brian Finnerty, Communications Director...
June 22, 2015
Shuffling off to Buffalo
I'm departing early in the morning for the Catholic Media Conference up in beautiful Buffalo....
June 22, 2015
Shuffling off to Buffalo
I’m departing early in the morning for the Catholic Media Conference up in beautiful Buffalo....
June 21, 2015
To all the fathers in my life…
Happy Fathers Day! With love and gratitude…
June 21, 2015
To all the fathers in my life…
Happy Fathers Day! With love and gratitude...
June 02, 2015
Iraq’s Sister Diana: “We need to gain back our humanity”
I got to meet the now-legendary Sister Diana Momeka this morning and wrote about it...
June 02, 2015
Iraq’s Sister Diana: “We need to gain back our humanity”
I got to meet the now-legendary Sister Diana Momeka this morning and wrote about it...
May 2015
May 27, 2015
Visiting the Little Sisters in Queens
Wednesday evening, I was invited out to Queens Village to lead a Holy Hour and...
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