The Clergy Corner

From the time I was a seminarian I can remember priests and other liturgical types in the Church talk about the return to “Boring Time”...

As we enter the Jubilee of Hope proclaimed by Pope Francis, we are invited to embark on a profound spiritual journey. This sacred year is...

As the kids return to school this week and what the secular world considers “the holiday season” winds down, the Church continues its...

As we stand on the precipice of a new year, our Catholic reflection carries the weight of the world’s challenges, particularly the...

As we light the final candle on the Advent wreath, I share these words of Pope Francis to reflect upon as we join with the Church...

Last weekend, I had the privilege of witnessing my granddaughter Maisy receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time. It was...

On the middle two Sundays of Advent each year, St. John the Baptist takes center stage. In  today’s gospel reading, Luke introduces us to...

The sound of bells ringing from a Catholic church is a profound symbol of faith and tradition, echoing across time and space....

As the nation celebrates Thanksgiving this week, here’s a little history lesson on the true story of the first Thanksgiving in the New...

In the tapestry of faith, the Apostle Paul’s exhortation to “fight the good fight of the faith” (1 Timothy 6:12) serves as a clarion call...

As we begin to prepare our homes and our families to celebrate Thanksgiving, it is an     excellent opportunity to reflect on true...

In our journey as stewards of faith, we often think of serving others and fulfilling   Jesus’ mission in the world. We recognize our call...

This week we begin the month of November by celebrating the twin observances of All Saints and All Souls.   The celebration of All Saints...

Halloween, often associated with costumes, trick-or-treating, and spooky imagery, has deeper roots in the Catholic tradition that invite...

Many parishes focus on stewardship during the month of October. In the weeks ahead all parishioners will be receiving more information in...

Many people today are unaware of the requirement to fast for one hour before receiving the Eucharist. This practice, though sometimes...

This weekend we are taking the annual Diocesan Seminarian and Clergy Education Collection.  This is part of the responsibility for...

A Catholic funeral holds profound significance, rooted in centuries of tradition and deep theological meaning. It serves as both a...

Labor Day Weekend marked one year since my arrival in Latrobe and, looking back through my files, I see that it was on this weekend last...

In today’s world, it is all too common to hear the name of God used carelessly, thoughtlessly, or even disrespectfully. This habit,...