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July 2015

July 07, 2015

“If anyone is discerning a calling, my advice is simple: Give the keys to God and see where he wants to take you.”

Some months back, my old friend Sister Camille D’Arienzo got in touch and asked me...

June 2015

June 28, 2015

Journey to Genesee: “Those who think they have arrived have lost their way”

I spent Saturday afternoon visiting with my sister, who lives part of the year in...

June 28, 2015

Journey to Genesee: “Those who think they have arrived have lost their way”

I spent Saturday afternoon visiting with my sister, who lives part of the year in...

June 26, 2015

A great night in Buffalo

I'm pleased to announce that CNEWA's ONE magazine tonight won 12 awards at the annual Catholic Press Association...

June 26, 2015

A great night in Buffalo

I’m pleased to announce that CNEWA’s ONE magazine tonight won 12 awards at the annual Catholic Press Association...

June 26, 2015

Buffalo gals, a deacon, and a bench

Highlights from yesterday: first, a riveting luncheon speech by the great Sister Rosemary, in which...

June 26, 2015

Buffalo gals, a deacon, and a bench

Highlights from yesterday: first, a riveting luncheon speech by the great Sister Rosemary, in which...

June 25, 2015

A great dinner companion—in every sense

It isn’t every day you get to dine with one of the most influential people...

June 25, 2015

A great dinner companion—in every sense

It isn't every day you get to dine with one of the most influential people...

June 24, 2015

This morning in Buffalo…

Weather has been gorgeous here: mid-70s, with a brisk breeze. Went for a walk this...

June 24, 2015

This morning in Buffalo…

Weather has been gorgeous here: mid-70s, with a brisk breeze. Went for a walk this...

June 23, 2015

The obligatory Niagara Falls post

Wherein I'm photographed in the company of the Ann Rogers and Brian Finnerty, Communications Director...

June 23, 2015

The obligatory Niagara Falls post

Wherein I’m photographed in the company of the Ann Rogers and Brian Finnerty, Communications Director...

June 22, 2015

Shuffling off to Buffalo

I'm departing early in the morning for the Catholic Media Conference up in beautiful Buffalo....

June 22, 2015

Shuffling off to Buffalo

I’m departing early in the morning for the Catholic Media Conference up in beautiful Buffalo....

June 21, 2015

To all the fathers in my life…

Happy Fathers Day! With love and gratitude…

June 21, 2015

To all the fathers in my life…

Happy Fathers Day! With love and gratitude...

June 02, 2015

Iraq’s Sister Diana: “We need to gain back our humanity”

I got to meet the now-legendary Sister Diana Momeka this morning and wrote about it...

June 02, 2015

Iraq’s Sister Diana: “We need to gain back our humanity”

I got to meet the now-legendary Sister Diana Momeka this morning and wrote about it...

May 2015

May 27, 2015

Visiting the Little Sisters in Queens

Wednesday evening, I was invited out to Queens Village to lead a Holy Hour and...

May 27, 2015

Another giant falls: University of Maryland daily newspaper goes weekly

Back when dinosaurs roamed the earth, almost 40 years ago, The Diamondback was one of...

May 27, 2015

Visiting the Little Sisters in Queens

Wednesday evening, I was invited out to Queens Village to lead a Holy Hour and...

May 27, 2015

Another giant falls: University of Maryland daily newspaper goes weekly

Back when dinosaurs roamed the earth, almost 40 years ago, The Diamondback was one of...

May 26, 2015

I’d like to thank the Academy…

Or, at least, Matthew Coffin. Got a nice email from him today, with this piece...

May 26, 2015

I’d like to thank the Academy…

Or, at least, Matthew Coffin. Got a nice email from him today, with this piece...

May 24, 2015

Celebrating diakonia in Queens

Saturday night, I attended the party celebrating the ordination of Deacon Dean Dobbins, from the...

May 24, 2015

Celebrating diakonia in Queens

Saturday night, I attended the party celebrating the ordination of Deacon Dean Dobbins, from the...

May 23, 2015

“Pentecost is at work”: a great day in Brooklyn, as 19 new deacons are ordained

It was a glorious Spring day—and a moment of renewal for the Diocese of Brooklyn....

May 23, 2015

“Pentecost is at work”: a great day in Brooklyn, as 19 new deacons are ordained

It was a glorious Spring day—and a moment of renewal for the Diocese of Brooklyn....

May 22, 2015

This news made my week: Denise is here at Patheos!

That would be Denise Johnson-Bossert, who makes any selfie look better: That was the two...