By Most Reverend Gerald Barnes
This year our Diocese celebrates 40 years of existence. God has blessed our local Church in so many ways over these four decades. Let us give Him thanks and praise!
Let the holidays be a season of solidarity
By Most Reverend Gerald Barnes
The coming months are a time of year that many look forward to; moments of family gatherings and no shortage of celebrations in our Church. We have All Saints and All Souls, Thanksgiving, major Feast Days for the Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Guadalupe, and, of course, the liturgical seasons of Advent and then Christmas. We look forward to the relaxation of Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks, gift giving, eating delicious foods and spending time with friends and family.
Imitation of Jesus is key to our response to violence, bigotry
The following statement was issued by Bishop Gerald Barnes on August 19.
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Our nation and our world continue to be plagued by violent hostility and a tragic disregard for the precious life that God has given all of His children.
Give the gift of your presence
By Bishop Gerald Barnes
“There was no room for them in the inn.”
The Gospel of Luke famously tells us that when Mary and Joseph sought a place for the birth of Jesus, their preferred location was not available.
Respect Life Month calls us to don “the seamless garment”
By Bishop Gerald Barnes
October is Respect Life Month, a time when we are called to pray and reflect on the fundamental belief that we have as Catholics in the dignity and the preciousness of every human life that God has created.
Youth invite us to both teaching and learning
By Most Rev. Gerald R. Barnes
We are in the time of year marked by confirmations, graduations and summer vacations.
So it seems as appropriate a time as any to reflect on our youth and how we are called to minister to and with them.