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On Saturday bishops, priests, deacons, seminarians, women and men in consecrated life met at the cathedral of Rio de Janeiro – St. Sebastian – for Mass with the pope. The Mass was simple and profoundly prayerful. Last night the vigil … Continue reading →

Last night we were at Copacabana Beach for the official arrival of Pope Francis to World Youth Day. The young people were “electric” (and I might add a few bishops as well). The pope spoke in Portuguese and Spanish strongly … Continue reading →

I have arrived in Rio de Janeiro for World Youth Day. I will keep you up to date day by day during WYD. Please join all the pilgrims (many young pilgrims on my flight from Miami) in praying for all … Continue reading →

I want to share with you the homily that I delivered at the Feast of Corpus Christi during the hour in which we joined the Holy Father in Worldwide Adoration, an hour in which we relooked at our relationship with … Continue reading →

The Feast of Corpus Christi always has a special meaning to us that live, work and worship in the diocese that bears our Savior’s name. This year it takes on an added significance because we will have the great opportunity … Continue reading →

The first week of June will be one of great joy in our diocese. We will ordain two transitional deacons on June 1 and a new priest on June 8. Alfredo Villarreal, a parishioner of Most Precious Blood in Corpus … Continue reading →

Speaking to graduates from Gregory-Portland High School at Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s High School Baccalaureate Mass, I shared with them some thoughts on their achievement and what God has in store for them. I extend these thoughts to all … Continue reading →

On Tuesday of this week 11 bishops from Texas, along with 1,500 Catholics from throughout the state, participated in the Advocacy Day in Austin organized by the Texas Catholic Conference. In addition to a rally on the south lawn of … Continue reading →