The Houston Chronicle will be following and blogging Cardinal-to-be DiNardo this week: The Cardinal-designate is keeping a fairly low profile with the expanding group of Houston media here in Rome, which is completely understandable considering his hectic schedule. He has graciously agreed to a daily media availability of around 10-15 minutes. DiNardo stopped by for…

Another Episcopal bishop…John Lipscomb of Southwest Florida… I have communicated to the Presiding Bishop my request to be released from my ordination vows and the obligations and responsibilities of a member of the House of Bishops. I have taken this step in order to be received into the Catholic Church. Through a long season of…

(Still a week and a half away, since Thanksgiving is so early this year.) (Forget Thanksgiving. Do you know what else is early this year? Just know that I wrote my Parish Evangelization friend a note in which I helpfully reminded her that Easter is about four months away (March 23. Yeah). Because I thought…

As you embark upon the task of Christmas shopping -whether it is a chore or a delight to you – consider these alternatives ot the mall, Amazon or gift cards: Monastery Greetings is a clearinghouse for items made and distributed by religious communities. For readers in England, Spirit’s Gift is a similar outfit. Then, of…

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