. recorded April 10, 2008 I read in the diocesan newspaper that the bishop made an ad limina visit to Rome. What does ad limina mean? The term ad limina is a Latin phrase meaning “to the threshold.” It refers to the pilgrimage that bishops are required to make every five years...
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Recently our bishop made some public comments about politicians who are Catholic but on some issues vote contrary to Catholic teaching. Can bishops do that? I thought there was a separation of church and state. Someday someone will write a definitive history of the development or, should I say, decline of the separation of...
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That is the sad truth of the reality of the sexual abuse cases in our Church. Men who were called by God to live holy lives, allowed their own personal brokenness to get in the way of their vocation. As a result many people were victimized. Furthermore, some of the bishops...
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How are the gifts of Pope Leo the Great seen in the church today? November 10 is the feast of St. Leo the Great, a doctor of the church and the first of three popes named “great.” As pope from 440 to 461, he was not only a great administrator but also a well-respected...
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What preparations did Pope John XXIII enact during the spring and summer of 1959 to prepare for the ecumenical council? Fifty years ago newly-elected Pope John XXIII announced his desire to convoke an ecumenical council. His announcement encountered a variety of reactions and objections. However, John felt compelled to pursue his Spirit-led desire for...
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