Bishop’s Corner

Bishop Ricken

This coming week we will once again celebrate Catholic Schools Week, Monday, Jan. 31, to Friday, Feb. 4. Over the years, I have referred to our Catholic … Read More

Bishop Ricken

Happy New Year! I pray that each of you had a blessed Christmas and that your new year is off to a good start. The beginning of … Read More

Bishop Ricken

Merry Christmas to all of you! I pray that in your celebration of Christmas this year, each of you may feel renewed by the love God has … Read More

Bishop Ricken

Perhaps you have heard the phrase “eye of the storm” when watching coverage of major hurricanes. This phrase comes from an interesting phenomenon where the very middle … Read More

Bishop Ricken

My brothers and sisters, on Nov. 21, we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe. That day is the last Sunday … Read More

Bishop Ricken

October is Respect Life Month, a time when the church recognizes and celebrates the sanctity of all life, from conception until natural death. This year’s Respect Life … Read More

Bishop Ricken

A couple years ago, I had a chance to meet with Pope Francis. During our time together, I shared with him the progress we are making in … Read More

Bishop Ricken

Change and transformation are not easy. As human beings, we are all somewhat resistant to change because it forces us to encounter our vulnerability. This can be … Read More

Bishop Ricken

Almost exactly two years ago, in this column, I shared with you two goals that my leadership team and I had set for our diocese for the … Read More

Bishop Ricken

As you hopefully know by now, this weekend will begin the reinstatement of the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. In the last two issues of The Compass … Read More