…bishop of Richmond. Brennan had come to the diocese from Scranton, Pennsylvania, where he was a priest (1904) and then auxiliary bishop (1923). In retrospect, Brennan’s Christmas message seems to…

…the chairmen of the U.S. bishops’ doctrine and pro-life committees, have said it is not immoral to be vaccinated with vaccines like the Pfizer/BioNTech product because any connection they have…

…of charge. This pandemic-tinged year seemed to fuel Westover’s elfin energy. He made 23 rigs. A typical year sees just a half-dozen come down the tiny production line. Catholic Community…

…sacraments at safe distances. He came in the kind words and actions of family, friends and strangers who brought us encouragement and comfort. He comes again as an infant to…

…a soul (voice of Tina Fey) who has stubbornly refused to be born for centuries. Director and co-writer Pete Docter’s animated blend of drama and comedy is mostly free of…

…declined to take it up last October. The justices suggested the FDA go back to the District Court to ask the judge to modify or freeze his order and on…

…authentic justice and freedom, together with unfailing respect for the rights and dignity of every person, especially the poor, the vulnerable and those who have no voice.” “I likewise ask…

…being dangerous, unsafe. While we were planning to pray at Lourdes, we started praying before we took off in hopes we would make it there. This coming Saturday, I will…

…Hill to prevent large crowds of people from gathering along the route. In St. Peter’s Basilica, the pope received ashes on his head from Cardinal Angelo Comastri, archpriest of the…

…charity. God gifted humanity with reason, scientific intrigue and free will so that we could find ways to protect and improve ourselves, not as a test against our faith. We…