Bp. O’Connell and the Pope http://www.cruxnow.com/papal-visit/2015/09/23/pope-to-us-bishops-its-about-love-as-much-as-doctrine/ In a speech to 300 US bishops in an historic Washington cathedral, Pope Francis encouraged the prelates to soften their approach to the faithful while continuing their mission of spreading the loving message of Jesus Christ. “Harsh and divisive language does not befit the tongue of a pastor; it […]
Month: September 2015
Obama and Elizabeth Seton
President Obama presents Pope Francis with key to the home of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton From the Sisters of Charity NY site… Upon Pope Francis’ arrival at the White House today, President Barack Obama presented him with the original key to the home of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. The key once opened the door of […]
President of Niagara – PBS interview on Pope’s visit
James Maher, Niagara University President, discusses Pope Francis’ historic visit to the U.S.
+Father John Cusack
It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of Father John Cusack early this morning. As you probably know he had celebrated his 100th birthday in August. He had just returned from the hospital after a brief visit occasioned by a fall in his room. Details to follow.
Students enter the experience of Bl. Rosalie and Ozanam
St. John’s University students have been invited and challenged to enter into the experience of Blessed Rosalie Rendu and Frederic Ozanam in the Freshman Rendu Plunge August 21-25 2015. Almost 200 years ago a fellow student at the premier university in Paris challenged Frederic by asking where was God in the life of those suffering from poverty. […]
Father Maher To Serve As National Media Correspondent During Pope’s U.S. Visit
Maher media
Niagara University and the School of Nursing
Acknowledging the proud tradition and promising future of its nursing programs, Niagara University has officially established a School of Nursing. Niagara began offering nursing programs in 1946. Since 2006, the university has offered a nursing degree completion program that caters to students who are already registered nurses. In the fall of 2012, as a result […]
Bishop David O’Connell, CM on World Day of Creation
Homily for the WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR CARE OF CREATION MASS Beach Chapel of St. Denis Parish in Manasquan, New Jersey As much as we love summers at the shore in New Jersey, the devastation of Hurricane Sandy remains etched in our memories. How could we ever forget that natural disaster of late October 2012 […]
Rom 16, 13 reads: "Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; and greet his mother—a mother to me also." If this…
Have a blessed Holy Week!
I have never thought about the people that were named in the Gospels. I would agree that they may be…
Generally, I love the laconic nature of Mark's Gospel. The Passion narrative is very compelling in its starkness, with one…
Father John, Blessings to you as you step cautiously down that new path. Grace and Peace be with you!