Papal approbation being no bad thing, I was delighted to learn that Pope Francis, in a homily a few weeks ago, had suggested that his...

It is hard to believe that Pope Francis is on the cover of Rolling Stone’s February edition, but there he is. Anyone who has read Rolling...

I am filled with hope this week as we celebrate Catholic Schools Week, because children attending our archdiocesan schools have the...

At the beginning of December, the American Civil Liberties Union filed a sweeping federal lawsuit against the U.S. Conference of Catholic...

Two recent books suggest that, amidst challenges and problems, the pace of authentic Catholic renewal is accelerating in these United...

It seems like a day didn’t go by in 2013 when the media wasn’t publicizing a quote from Pope Francis or a charitable act of his. But...

In just three days, Catholics across the country will begin praying, fasting and going on pilgrimages as part of a united spiritual...

Anyone who has ever visited Mullen Home for the Aged and the Little Sisters of the Poor is well aware of the ministry of charity they...

The Star of Bethlehem by Edward Burne-Jones, c. 1888-1891. (Photo: Public Domain) A group of atheists recently bought a billboard in...

On Dec. 11, the world learned that Time Magazine had named Pope Francis its “Person of the Year” for the speed with which he pulled the...

Colorado residents are bracing for Jan. 1, 2014, when the shelves of approved dispensaries will be stocked for the first time with...

This coming Monday, we will celebrate the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We do so because the Father...

This week we will celebrate Thanksgiving and begin the liturgical season of Advent. While the two events may not appear to be related, I...

“Father, it’s Andrea. There’s no more time. Noemi is dying,” he said in the early morning phone call to the pope’s almoner, Archbishop...

All Souls’ Day is an opportunity of mercy because it offers us a reminder to pray for the dead and through our prayers and sacrifices,...

The solemnity of All Saints’ is quickly approaching and it is a feast that should cause our hearts to fill with hope because we are...

A few days ago I received a letter from a fellow bishop that struck a chord with me because it emphasized the need for holiness in our...

I doubt that Pope Francis has heard of Ernie Banks, the Hall of Fame shortstop. But like “Mr. Cub,” whose love for baseball led him to...

This past weekend St. Peter’s Square was full with those who came to celebrate Mary as a model of faith and their spiritual mother. This...

On Oct. 1, Colorado Springs Bishop Michael Sheridan and I published a joint pastoral letter on immigration , an issue that matters...