Bishop’s Corner

Bishop Ricken

Last November, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops voted to make the right to life the “preeminent priority” of the Catholic Church in the United States. Why … Read More

Bishop Ricken

The racial division that exists in our country has been very apparent over the past several months and shown how much further we have to go as … Read More

Bishop Ricken

As you know, almost six months ago, our lives changed dramatically. As the reality of the pandemic hit us, we had to adjust quickly as the decision … Read More

Bishop Ricken

Recently I saw a video that really stuck with me. In the video a Harvard professor recounted a conversation he had with a colleague from China who had … Read More

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Every generation of young people seems to have to go through some trial — world wars, economic depressions, social and cultural revolutions. These experiences become formative for … Read More

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Brothers and sisters, It seems very unusual to speak of joyous days when the state and the country are dealing with a pandemic, but life goes on … Read More

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Brothers and sisters, In the first reading for Sunday, June 21, we heard the lament of the prophet Jeremiah, “Terror on every side.” In some ways, those … Read More

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Editor’s note: This column was based on Bishop Ricken’s homily for the televised Mass for Trinity Sunday, June 7, 2020. My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, … Read More

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As I am writing this, it has now been 71 days since I announced that we would be temporarily suspending public Masses in the Diocese of Green … Read More

Bishop Ricken

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Over these two months of “safer at home,” I have been continually inspired by the innovation and creativity I have seen … Read More