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Category: Bishop Hying’s Columns
Continuing to Go Make Disciples while going Into the Deep
This month of July marks the one year anniversary of the reassignment of most of the priests and the beginning movement towards the merging of parishes. I am profoundly grateful to our priests, lay leadership, diocesan staff, and the lay faithful for embracing these profound changes.
An Independence Day reflection
For us as Americans, Independence Day — the Fourth of July — represents more than fireworks, parades, and barbecues.
Growing in our holiness
Trust is the pivotal spiritual stance we must embrace before the Lord if we seek to grow in holiness.
Advocating for palliative care
Last month, I attended a symposium on palliative care and assisted suicide, sponsored by the Canadian bishops, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The life of St. Joan of Arc
The Church celebrates the optional memorial of St. Joan of Arc on May 30, the day in 1431 when she was burned at the stake in Rouen, France, as a heretic and a witch.
The youth are present in the Church
One of my favorite bishop activities is the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Receiving His love
The more I study and meditate on the Scriptures, the more I am convinced that the 14th and 15th chapters of John’s Gospel are the interpretative key to properly understanding the entire New Testament.
Dignitas Infinita: Human dignity
On April 2, 2024, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued Dignitas Infinita.
Journey through the spiritual wonders of Italy
For 12 days, I was blessed to journey with 83 pilgrims through the spiritual wonders of Italy!