Bishop’s Corner
We seem to have the worst weather of the year around January 22, such cold and ice. Heaven itself bears witness to the chilling reality of baby murder in our land. The weather seems to reflect the true temperature of Washington, DC; “the spirits of wickedness in high places,” and slippery politicians who slither [...]
Bishop’s Corner
Well, today is the Lord’s Day, as usual, every eight days. It belongs to God. In addition, it is a day of pro-life prayer, and for America’s conversion. I invite you to return to church to pray with us … this morning for the 11:10 AM Rosary, this afternoon for Vespers, and then devotions [...]
Bishop’s Corner
Epiphany, the day of the Kings and feast of gifts, fell this year on a mild and bright First Friday. Fr. Lehtoranta’s First Solemn High Mass in the evening, offered for our church workers and helpers and benefactors, drew an unusually large congregation. What a beautiful gift to the Sacred Heart! The music, the [...]
Bishop’s Corner
The Germans would say “eine wunderbare Weihnachten” a wonderful Christmas. Whether we speak of weather, or the ceremonies, or the peace of this wondrous season, we have such reason to thank Our Lord, Who is “wonderful in His works.”
Yes, the weather has been wonderful! Autumn lingered until the New Year. Pansies prospered and showed [...]
Bishop’s Corner
I wish you all a very happy New Year’s Day, and a truly happy new year, a holy one, in which you, and all of our faithful, will be found faithful, at least one day out of seven: the Lord’s Day. That way, on “the Day of the Lord” (the End of the World) [...]
Bishop’s Corner
A Blessed Christmas, a truly Merry Christmas, to you all! Christmas, “Christ’s Mass”. Some days how we love to remember the origin and true meaning of this word, Christ’s Mass, which is the means of every grace and blessing from above, and which we share with one another here below, during these happy, [...]
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Bishop’s Corner
It looks like our Autumn has indeed lingered through Advent, with sweet sunny days, as well as mild wet ones. Winter, doubtless, is waiting in the wings, but for once is waiting its turn until St. Thomastide, [...]
Also listen to Bp. Dolan’s sermon from the Immaculate Conception: “Old Testament Types of Mary”
Click the image above for a slideshow from the ordination of Rev. Vili Lehtoranta to the Holy Priesthood
Bishop’s Corner
Last Sunday was a proper Advent one, our missionary Fr. Larrabee speaking to us about his African apostolate, and drawing appropriate lessons for [...]
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Bishop’s Corner
Thanksgiving is always a quiet day for us at church, but morning Mass was bright with fervent gratitude for the many blessings of the year. Mary Immaculate’s shrine glowed golden midst mums and pumpkins, and amber lights. [...]
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Bishop’s Corner
We still remember with gratitude our wonderful St. Gertrude’s week, whose octave closed last Wednesday, November 23rd. That momentous week opened, fittingly enough, with an afternoon act of charity for the Poor Souls, and two of [...]
Bishop’s Corner
Thanksgiving falls well for us this year, just after the octave day of St. Gertrude the Great. The feast day of our holy patroness (and already our eighth happy anniversary at our “new construction”) brought us much to be thankful for.
Of course, first we are thinking of our new priest, Fr. Vili Lehtoranta. [...]
Bishop’s Corner
At our All Saints party, I was struck by how quickly our children are growing up. Last year’s little saints sat it out, or rather followed this year’s saints from the seats with interest, and gave their answers with alacrity. Their younger brothers and sisters, arrayed even more with innocence than the charming [...]
Bishop’s Corner
Last Sunday, Christ the King, was a bit of Christmas and Easter and All Saints Day, combined into one. The beautifully decorated altars, done in regal shades of gold, rendered first their homage to the King of Kings, then the beautiful Masses and music uplifted our hearts. The Little King, the Infant Jesus, was [...]
Bishop’s Corner
Blessed feast day of Christ the King! The Kingship of Christ is a theme found in the Sacred Liturgy all year long, but this Autumn Sunday nearest All Saints Day is chosen for a specific feast to proclaim Christ as King here and now, in this daily world of ours and in every aspect [...]
Bishop’s Corner
I write this on a rainy Thursday, remembering with gratitude how the rains stopped last Thursday, October 13, in time for our final Fatima Rosary Procession for Peace. Under the circumstances, the small number “of the elect,” who persevered unto the end, is quite understandable. Still, as always, we had “just enough” for this [...]
This week’s bonus sermon is from the closing of our 40 Hours Devotion: The French Meal
Bishop’s Corner
I write this on the morning of October 13, Our Lady of Fatima. We had a bit of red in the sky at dawn, and I’m wondering if it will rain again this year, so that the final Fatima [...]
Bishop’s Corner
I wrote this corner last Thursday morning, after a turbulent, jet lag night, wondering amidst my tossings what time I needed to get up, what chapel I was going to, and in what language I was meant to preach. Ever have a night like that? (Well, not the preaching part, necessarily.) Still, all told [...]
From Fr. McGuire:
Dear Faithful,
The month of the angels, which officially opened on Angel Sunday, has already brought us little tidbits of good news – as well as many graces, to be sure! The first bit of good news is that Paulina Strauss had a successful operation last Monday. We all hope her recovery is a [...]
From Fr. McGuire:
Dear Faithful,
While Bishop Dolan is away in France he asked that I write a letter to all of you. I was asked to write a little something about the missions which I take care of. Well, where do I start? How about St. Clare’s in Chillicothe.
Our little home chapel has been a long [...]
We have resumed our normal webcast schedule with our daily 11:20 AM school Masses. However, we’re putting in sanctuary windows September 21st and 22nd. Mass will be offered in the side chapel and thus there will be no webcasting of Masses. Thank you for your understanding. Volunteers to help clean on Thursday would be [...]
We have resumed our normal webcast schedule with our daily 11:20 AM school Masses.
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Bishop’s Corner
Summer’s stormy exit early morning last Sunday left us with cool, overcast and early Autumn for Labor Day, and … left us in the dark. The first Mass in the still warm church was offered by candlelight on Sunday morning, and [...]
The following weekday Masses will be webcast this week: (This is not an exhaustive list of Masses. Click “Download the Bulletin” for additional Mass times.)
Mon: 9:00 AM
Tue: 8:00 AM
Wed: 11:20 AM
Thu: 11:20 AM
Fri: 11:20 AM
Bishop’s Corner
Last Thursday a dry, hot and muggy September greeted us. The grass we haven’t watered is mostly straw [...]
The following weekday Masses will be webcast this week: (This is not an exhaustive list of Masses. Click “Download the Bulletin” for additional Mass times.)
Mon: 8:00 AM
Tue: 8:00 AM
Wed: 8:00 AM
Thu: 8:00 AM
Fri: 8:00 AM
Bishop’s Corner
St. Augustine’s Day, which we owe to God’s mercy and to St. Monica’s prayers, reminds us of the [...]
The following weekday Masses will be webcast this week: (This is not an exhaustive list of Masses. Click “Download the Bulletin” for additional Mass times.)
Mon: 9:00 AM
Tue: 8:00 AM
Wed: 8:00 AM
Thu: 8:00 AM
Fri: 8:00 AM
Bishop’s Corner
We may certainly call these delightful days of August, so moderate after July’s heat, “St. Phiiomena’s Summer,” for [...]
Also this week: Listen to Bp. Dolan’s sermon from the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost: Materialism, Birth Control & Abortion
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The following weekday Masses will be webcast this week: (This is not an exhaustive list of Masses. Click “Download the Bulletin” for additional Mass times.)
Mon: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 5:45 PM
Tue: 9:00 AM
Wed: 8:00 AM
Thu: [...]
Listen to an extra sermon this week: St. Peter’s Chains & the Church’s
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The following weekday Masses will be webcast this week: (This is not an exhaustive list of Masses. Click “Download the Bulletin” for additional Mass times.)
Mon: 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:00 AM
Wed: 8:00 AM
Thu: 8:00 AM
Fri: 8:00 AM
Bishop’s Corner
This past week began with a [...]