Monthly Archives: September 2015

Home/Archbishop's Blog

September 2015 Conversations, Segment 3

Conversations is a monthly, 30-minute television show in which I participate in an ongoing conversation about the Archdiocese of Louisville, my involvement with the larger Church (both nationally and globally), and issues of faith in general. In the third segment from our September 2015 episode, I discuss the theme of the Holy Father’s encyclical, Laudato Si’ with Chancellor Dr. Brian Reynolds.

 

2017-10-13T15:53:02-04:00September 22nd, 2015|Archbishop's Blog|

Pope Francis: Prophet and Pastor

Like many, I am filled with joy and excitement for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to the United States. Popes don’t visit as tourists. They travel to strengthen and support the Catholic faithful and to provide a powerful witness to all people. These pastoral visits are a deep tradition, and he is walking in the footsteps of the modern popes who came before him in that regard. Each visit brings moving moments. More importantly, when you look back over time, you […]

2017-10-13T15:53:02-04:00September 20th, 2015|Archbishop's Blog|

Celebration of Spirit and Success

On Thursday, September 17, Catholic Charities of Louisville hosted its 3rd Annual Celebration of Spirit and Success. Below is the message I shared with those in attendance at this joyous event.

 

2017-10-13T15:53:02-04:00September 18th, 2015|Archbishop's Blog|

September 2015 Conversations, Segment 2

Conversations is a monthly, 30-minute television show in which I participate in an ongoing conversation about the Archdiocese of Louisville, my involvement with the larger Church (both nationally and globally), and issues of faith in general. In the second segment from our September 2015 episode, I talk with Fr. Bill Hammer, pastor of the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral about the parish, the Bardstown community, and his role as President of the archdiocesan Priests’ Council.

 

2017-10-13T15:53:02-04:00September 15th, 2015|Archbishop's Blog|

September 2015 Conversations, Segment 1

Conversations is a monthly, 30-minute television show in which I participate in an ongoing conversation about the Archdiocese of Louisville, my involvement with the larger Church (both nationally and globally), and issues of faith in general. In the first segment from our September 2015 episode, I talk about recent national and international events in the Church and beyond with Chancellor Dr. Brian Reynolds.

 

2017-10-13T15:53:02-04:00September 9th, 2015|Archbishop's Blog|

Interview with CSPAN

On Sunday, September 6, I appeared on CSPAN to talk about our Holy Father’s upcoming visit.  Thanks to host, Susan Swain, CEO of CSPAN and reporters Michelle Boorstein, Religion Correspondent for the Washington Post and Stephen Dinan, National Political Correspondent for the Washington Times

Here is a four minute segment of the 25 minute interview.

 

2015-09-08T09:25:58-04:00September 8th, 2015|Archbishop's Blog|

Louisville Serra Club Holds Event to Celebrate Canonization of Junipero Serra

Our local Serra Club just sent me information about an upcoming event to celebrate the canonization of 
Blessed Junipero Serra.  This is a live screening of the canonization Mass that I will concelebrate with our Holy Father, Pope Francis. See information below:

CANONIZATION OF BLESSED JUNIPERO SERRA 1713-1784     
                                                              […]

2017-10-13T15:53:02-04:00September 4th, 2015|Archbishop's Blog|

Pope Francis is Coming!

It is exciting that Pope Francis is coming to the United States.  His plane will land in Washington, D.C. in less than three weeks.

But in some way, he has already arrived!  Just this Monday, ABC TV conducted an exclusive virtual tour with Pope Francis in which he met on live television with people in parts of the USA that he will not be visiting!  Thanks to the miracle of the modern media, we will be able to view the special […]

2017-10-13T15:53:02-04:00September 2nd, 2015|Archbishop's Blog|

Interview with Vatican Radio at the Religion Newswriters Association

Last week I was in Philadelphia to participate in a panel of bishops at the Religion Newswriters Association (RNA) annual conference. The day-long event featured a wide variety of speakers and was focused on Pope Francis and his visit to the United States.  While there, I also talked to a few media outlets about our Holy Father and his upcoming visit. One of these was Vatican Radio. My interview is below:

You can listen to the interview here.

 

 

2015-09-02T09:10:34-04:00September 2nd, 2015|Archbishop's Blog|