Bishop’s Corner

Bishop Ricken

In just a few days, the church will celebrate Ash Wednesday, beginning the season of Lent. We are also approaching one year since our world was turned … Read More

Bishop Ricken

As I prepare for my Lenten journey, one of the things that I’ve been reflecting on for the past several months is how we, as church, help … Read More

Bishop Ricken

This coming week is Catholic Schools Week. While the celebration will be different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it remains a great opportunity to recognize … Read More

Bishop Ricken

Our hearts are saddened because of the terrible violence that struck the nation’s capital on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Just as we mourned the violence this past summer … Read More

Bishop Ricken

Merry Christmas to all of you! I pray that Christ’s love, that burst into the world through a newborn baby so many years ago, enters into your … Read More

Bishop Ricken

2020 has been quite the year! It’s hard to believe that in just a few short weeks, the year will be over and we will be on … Read More

Bishop Ricken

Over Thanksgiving, my sister, Carol, and I were able to connect with my nephew in Denver and to see, via video, our newly born grandnephew, Mark Joseph. … Read More

Bishop Ricken

Editor’s note: This column is based on Bishop Ricken’s homily from the televised Mass for the First Sunday of Advent — Nov. 29, 2020. Brothers and sisters,  … Read More