Bishop’s Corner

Bishop Ricken

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Back in September I wrote a couple of columns providing an update on our efforts within the diocese to live … Read More

Bishop Ricken

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I hope you have had a chance to read the special inserts of questions and answers in The Compass and online … Read More

Bishop Ricken

Brothers and Sisters, Several weeks ago, as part of my action steps to accountability in response to the sexual abuse crisis in the church, I announced plans … Read More

Bishop Ricken

Recently, I had the privilege of offering our September Jubilee Mass for our catechists and RCIA leaders.  We are blessed to have so many wonderful people who … Read More

Bishop Ricken

In last week’s column, I shared an update on Disciples on the Way and the progress we have made over the past four years in growing as … Read More

Bishop Ricken

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, It is hard to believe that it has been four years since we began our journey on the mission map of … Read More

Bishop Ricken

A few days ago, I looked at a calendar and noticed that it is mid-August already. I am always amazed at how time can pass so quickly. … Read More

Bishop Ricken

By now, many of you are aware of the accusations against Archbishop Theodore McCarrick, formerly a member of the College of Cardinals. I have been deeply grieved … Read More

Bishop Ricken

1968 was a year of incredible upheaval in the United States. I was a sophomore in high school and even the students at the seminary had a … Read More

Bishop Ricken

Since his election in 2013, Pope Francis has encouraged the church to go out to the world. In “The Joy of the Gospel,” he spoke of his … Read More