Saturday, November 03, 2012
I wanted to share a few reflections as I continue my journey to the episcopacy. Even as I begin I realize that it is more accurate to speak of our journey to the episcopacy. Don’t worry I’m not adopting the “papal we” as the Holy Father at times speaks of... Read More
Sunday, October 28, 2012
I thought it would be helpful to update my calendar. The items posted earlier have not changed.October 29- No public mass scheduledOctober 30- 7:40 Mass in Gorman School ChapelOctober 31- 8:00 AM Mass in Bishop's Chapel at Chancery10:00 AM Mass at Christ the King Church in KilgoreNov 1- No public... Read More
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Our Catholic faith is rich with images and as I take on this new role of shepherding the Diocese of Tyler I am aware that many new images are entering my day to day vocabulary.The images of the zucchetto and pectoral cross depicted in the attached photograph are only a... Read More
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Since we last visited the whirlwind has continued with a wonderful time of Retreat at Subiaco Benedictine Abbey in Arkansas, a trip to Chicago to order cassocks etc. and my first opportunity to preside over the Dedication of a Church this past Sunday in Buffalo, Texas. All of these events... Read More
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Note: As I continue to become accustomed to my new responsibilities I will publish this as my public calendar. Please assume that if a mass is posted here it will happen! I will do my best to update the calendar as needed but I apologize in advance because... Read More
Friday, October 12, 2012
I've often said that I am a firm believer in the premise that priests should always be willing to say "I'm sorry". I'm sure there are more significant infractions that I have failed to acknowledge but a dear friend alerted me to the fact that I've published some grammatical errors on... Read More
Tuesday, October 09, 2012
I like this picture of the Chapel of Saints Peter and Paul under construction. It has a nice peaceful feel and I need to breath, smile and find the quiet moments. As you can imagine the calendar has revved up slightly in the past 10 days. I'm enjoying every moment... Read More
Tuesday, October 09, 2012
October 11- Mass to Begin the Year of Faith 10:30 Cathedral of the Immaculate ConceptionOctober 12- Daily Mass at Chapel of Saints Peter and Paul- 7:40AMOctober 13- Confirmation at St. Joseph's in Marshall, 10:00 AMOctober 14- Masses at St. Catherine's in Atlanta, Texas 9:00 AM English 11:30 AM SpanishOctober 14- Closing... Read More
Thursday, October 04, 2012
If you read this and your not a priest please pass it on to all the priests you know. If you are a priest please receive it as a small expression of thanks for all you do and pass it on to a brother who may need a boost. A... Read More
Thursday, October 04, 2012
I have to laugh because I thought there were already more than enough photos of me especially with all the Confirmation photo ops lately...........but I have the feeling the photo ops are just getting started. Another busy day learning how to be a bishop. I truly enjoyed the masses at... Read More
