Over my years as a priest, I’ve been called to many things and through that process learned ever more deeply to trust the Church and trust that God speaks through the authoritative structures of the Church. So when the call came from the Nunciature – a telephone call that changes everything – I could hear God’s voice in that call.” Bishop-elect Bolen told Salt + Light. Appropriately, he will be ordained on March 25th, the Feast of the Annunciation, a feast in which the Church celebrates Mary's response to God's call.If you miss the live webcast, the Episcopal Ordination will be broadcast on Salt + Light TV on Wednesday, March 31st at 8pm ET/6pm MDT.
Here’s what’s been happening across the country this past week. In Rimouski, the church is in shock after Archbishop Pierre André Fournier died suddenly at the age of 71. In the prairies, there is increasing discussion around the idea that maybe there are other, more effective alternatives to the standard approach taken by the criminal […]
Traditionally in Rome once the last wisps of fresh air are sucked out of the atmosphere by the July heat and humidity, the city vacates and the Vatican essentially shuts down. Not this summer. Bishops who cover abuse The second week of July delivered a plate full of news-worthy Vatican events. On July 6 the […]