When my great-great grandfather immigrated to Peru in 1874, he was the first of four brothers to make the long and treacherous journey from the port of Genoa, Italy, south around the tip of South America to the city of Callao, which is just a few miles from Lima. The eighteen year old was employed by an older man called Benedetto Maggi who hailed from a town near to Emmanuele’s own hometown. Eight years later, his young bride Paola made... Read more
En una mañana de domingo hace diez años durante mi visita a la fascinante ciudad de Estambul, me dirigí a una de las pocas iglesias católicas de la ciudad para asistir a la Misa. Fui temprano ya que no tenía la dirección exacta, pero el portero del hotel si me había explicado un poco donde se encontraba la iglesia. Caminé varias veces por las dos mismas cuadras de una avenida muy transitada de la ciudad y no pude encontrar la... Read more
On a Sunday morning ten years ago while visiting the fascinating city of Istanbul, I left my hotel to attend Mass in one of the few catholic churches of the city. I went early since I did not have the exact address, but the concierge at the hotel had somewhat explained to me where the church was located. I walked back and forth, back and forth, down two blocks of a busy street and I could not find the church. ... Read more
A letter by Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacramento posted on the Diocese of Sacramento website states, “Fr. Jeremy Leatherby has placed himself and others in a state of schism with the Roman Catholic Church. By his words and actions, Fr. Leatherby has incurred a latae sententiae (automatic) excommunication. This means that by his own volition he has separated himself from communion with the Roman Pontiff, Pope Francis, and other members of the Catholic Church.” Click here for a more recent article Father... Read more
When a child is startled or scared, what does that child usually do? That kid runs to mom or dad, or at least calls out for them. Or perhaps rushes over to grandma’s or grandpa’s lap. The child finds security and safety in parents and grandparents. In the arms of mom or dad, or a grandparent, everything will be okay. I remember as a kid feeling particularly safe whenever I rode in the car with my dad. We lived in... Read more
Una conferencia de prensa se llevará a cabo a las 10:00 AM hoy en el Centro Pastoral Católico, Savannah SAVANNAH, GA – 8 de julio de 2020 – Esta mañana Su Santidad el Papa Francisco anunció su nombramiento del Reverendo Stephen D. Parkes para servir como el 15° Obispo de la Diócesis de Savannah. Qué: Esta mañana a las 10:00 a.m. se llevará a cabo una conferencia de prensa en directo para presentar al Obispo Electo Parkes a los fieles... Read more
This morning His Holiness Pope Francis announced the appointment of Reverend Stephen D. Parkes to serve as the 15th Bishop of the Diocese of Savannah. A live-streamed news conference will be held this morning in Savannah at 10:00 AM to introduce Bishop-Elect Parkes to the faithful of the diocese and to address questions from the media. You can access a link to the press conference live here: www.diosav.org The Very Reverend Daniel F. Firmin, Diocesan Administrator stated, “today, Pope Francis has... Read more
Este año celebré mi aniversario de sacerdocio de una manera única: participando en la ordenación de los dos sacerdotes más nuevos de nuestra diócesis, el Padre Robert Phillips y el Padre Carlos Rivero. Después de que Monseñor Hartmayer fue nombrado Arzobispo de Atlanta en marzo, lo primero que pregunté cuando conocí a su nueva asistente fue si Monseñor podía regresar a Savannah para ordenar a nuestros diáconos y sacerdotes. Me alegró saber que si podría regresar. Como Director Vocacional de... Read more
This year I celebrated my priesthood anniversary in quite a unique manner: by participating in the ordination of the two newest priests of our diocese, Father Robert Phillips and Father Carlos Rivero. After Bishop Hartmayer was appointed Archbishop of Atlanta in March, the first thing I inquired when I met his new assistant was if he could return to Savannah to ordain our deacons and priests. I was very happy to learn he would be able to return. As Vocation... Read more
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Schism in Sacramento a sign of deeper problem
I am saddened by the continued unfolding of Father Jeremy Leatherby’s story in the Diocese of Sacramento. Catholic News Service recently linked a letter written by Father Jeremy Leatherby addressed to his bishop, his brother priests, and the lay faithful. In summary, his recent actions speak of a greater division that everyday becomes more evident in the Catholic Church. It saddens me to live through a fracturing of the Bride of Christ, the Church. Sacramento Bishop excommunicates priest In his letter,... Read more