Saturday, April 20, 2013
I was blessed with the opportunity to meet Pope Francis at his audience in St. Peters Square on April 10. His presence at the audience was truly a reflection of all that we have heard and read about this man since his election to the See of Peter in March. ... Read More
Thursday, March 28, 2013
I pray that this Easter brings special blessings to you and your family. We have seen God's love expressed through His Holy Spirit in wonderful ways. Let us continue to strive to live as people of the resurrection every day. As I celebrate the Triduum for the first time as... Read More
Friday, March 15, 2013
The photo comes from the 2005 election of Pope Benedict XVI. It shows me and several St. Gregory School students ringing the bell at the Cathedral the day he was elected. It is hard to believe that was eight years ago and so much has happened since then. We have joyfully... Read More
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
I join Catholics throughout the world in rejoicing at the announcement of the election of our new Holy Father Pope Francis I. The Cardinal Electors guided by the Holy Spirit have chosen a man from the new world, from Argentina, a Jesuit and from all reports a man of... Read More
Saturday, March 09, 2013
Reflecting on the Word of God to be proclaimed at our masses for the 4th Sunday of Lent (Cycle C Readings) I focus especially on the reading from the Book of Joshua, the Responsorial Psalm and the familiar Gospel story of the Prodigal Son (Luke Chapter 15). The thread I see running... Read More
Friday, March 08, 2013
As we hear the news that the Conclave will begin on Tuesday March 12, 2013 let us pray that the Cardinals in Conclave will hear the beautiful voice of God's Holy Spirit, that the Church may blossom forth in a new springtime of faith, hope and love.
+Joseph
Monday, February 11, 2013
I thought I would share a few words of personal reflection on this historic day on which the Holy Father has announced his resignation effective February 28, 2013. As you can imagine it created a whole new layer of activity on my calendar which was already fairly busy. I can... Read More
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
I've finally found a moment to greet you from bishopstrickland.com I hope you are enjoying these last days of January.
This past Monday I celebrated my two month anniversary as a bishop. The whirlwind has continued and in some ways the two months seem much longer. I continue to be blessed... Read More
Thursday, January 10, 2013
I'm on retreat but I wanted to break away for a moment to let you know you are in my prayers and
to share a couple of calendar updates.
January 13- 6:30 AM Mass at the Cathedral
8:00 AM Mass... Read More
