As we follow news about the events in Rome, I invite all Catholics throughout our 24 counties of the Archdiocese to join me in prayer for the cardinal-electors, for the yet unknown man who will [...]

I write this as the College of Cardinals gather to prepare for the election of our new Holy Father. We may soon have a Pope. Even for those without any Latin background and those not [...]

 In 1973, when I was not quite one year a priest, I wrote my first letter to the editor. The Supreme Court decision, Roe versus Wade, had been issued.  My letter cried out for the needs [...]

Archbishop Kurtz Speaks at St. Patrick Parish’s Family Holy Hour, January 16, 2013 — click here to listen

Late last week, I visited five priests at Nazareth Home and was amazed to find that it took two hours! It was delightful! Lingering always seems to have that effect. As a society, we don’t [...]