Bishop McClory's Columns

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Being an “Influencer” for Christ
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Sharing the Good News does not require perfection
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Baby Showers, the Blessed Mother and Serving Moms in Need
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“New” Bishop School, Blessed Pope John Paul the First and Pope Francis
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Bishop Dale Joseph Melczek: Tireless Servant, Compassionate Pastor, Hopeful Leader
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A Bit of May During August: Honoring the Blessed Mother
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"In old age they will still bear fruit" (Psalm 92:15)
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Joy and Christian Witness
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Bishop McClory Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Abortion
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Pentecost: Empowered by the Holy Spirit  
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COLUMN: May: “Walking with” Jesus: June 19 Eucharistic Procession
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COLUMN: May: What are your “religious roots”?
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COLUMN: April: Now is the Time for Joy 
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COLUMN: March Madness, Lent and Holy Week
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COLUMN: The “Elect”: Stories of Conversion and Hope
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The “Elect”: Stories of Conversion and Hope
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COLUMN: Lenten Commitments: “Outgive. Outfast. Outpray.”
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COLUMN: Staying Connected in a Fragmented World- Mantenerse conectado en un mundo fragmentado
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Pierogi, Hunger, Eucharist, Mission…
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COLUMN: Celebrating all saints, grateful for their presence and prayers
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COLUMN: Thanksgiving: “I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart.” (Ps 9).
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COLUMN: The Eucharist: “Emmanuel, God is with us”
Among hundreds of students gathered at Franciscan Health Dyer, Our Lady of Grace eighth-graders (left to right) Carter Wedryk, Matthew Ball, Carolina Ruiz and Jimena Nazario each plant a cross in the ground to represent an unborn child lost to abortion, as part of the Respect Life Prayer Service on Oct. 2. According to hospital officials, the annual event aims to "celebrate all life with an emphasis on individual life and to draw attention to the lives lost to abortion." (Anthony D. Alonzo photo)
COLUMN: Joy to the World: Open the Gift of Jesus this Christmas
Among hundreds of students gathered at Franciscan Health Dyer, Our Lady of Grace eighth-graders (left to right) Carter Wedryk, Matthew Ball, Carolina Ruiz and Jimena Nazario each plant a cross in the ground to represent an unborn child lost to abortion, as part of the Respect Life Prayer Service on Oct. 2. According to hospital officials, the annual event aims to "celebrate all life with an emphasis on individual life and to draw attention to the lives lost to abortion." (Anthony D. Alonzo photo)
COLUMN: The Triumph of the Cross and the Twin Towers
Among hundreds of students gathered at Franciscan Health Dyer, Our Lady of Grace eighth-graders (left to right) Carter Wedryk, Matthew Ball, Carolina Ruiz and Jimena Nazario each plant a cross in the ground to represent an unborn child lost to abortion, as part of the Respect Life Prayer Service on Oct. 2. According to hospital officials, the annual event aims to "celebrate all life with an emphasis on individual life and to draw attention to the lives lost to abortion." (Anthony D. Alonzo photo)
COLUMN: All Saints Day--October 31, 2021
Among hundreds of students gathered at Franciscan Health Dyer, Our Lady of Grace eighth-graders (left to right) Carter Wedryk, Matthew Ball, Carolina Ruiz and Jimena Nazario each plant a cross in the ground to represent an unborn child lost to abortion, as part of the Respect Life Prayer Service on Oct. 2. According to hospital officials, the annual event aims to "celebrate all life with an emphasis on individual life and to draw attention to the lives lost to abortion." (Anthony D. Alonzo photo)
COLUMN: October: A New Experience of Synod-- October 17, 2021
Among hundreds of students gathered at Franciscan Health Dyer, Our Lady of Grace eighth-graders (left to right) Carter Wedryk, Matthew Ball, Carolina Ruiz and Jimena Nazario each plant a cross in the ground to represent an unborn child lost to abortion, as part of the Respect Life Prayer Service on Oct. 2. According to hospital officials, the annual event aims to "celebrate all life with an emphasis on individual life and to draw attention to the lives lost to abortion." (Anthony D. Alonzo photo)
COLUMN: October: Saint Joseph: Defender of Life--October 3, 2021
Among hundreds of students gathered at Franciscan Health Dyer, Our Lady of Grace eighth-graders (left to right) Carter Wedryk, Matthew Ball, Carolina Ruiz and Jimena Nazario each plant a cross in the ground to represent an unborn child lost to abortion, as part of the Respect Life Prayer Service on Oct. 2. According to hospital officials, the annual event aims to "celebrate all life with an emphasis on individual life and to draw attention to the lives lost to abortion." (Anthony D. Alonzo photo)
COLUMN: September: Labor Day-The meaning of work in a COVID world-- September 05, 2021
Among hundreds of students gathered at Franciscan Health Dyer, Our Lady of Grace eighth-graders (left to right) Carter Wedryk, Matthew Ball, Carolina Ruiz and Jimena Nazario each plant a cross in the ground to represent an unborn child lost to abortion, as part of the Respect Life Prayer Service on Oct. 2. According to hospital officials, the annual event aims to "celebrate all life with an emphasis on individual life and to draw attention to the lives lost to abortion." (Anthony D. Alonzo photo)
COLUMN: August: Our eyes are fixed on Jesus in the ultimate steeplechase--August 15, 2021
Among hundreds of students gathered at Franciscan Health Dyer, Our Lady of Grace eighth-graders (left to right) Carter Wedryk, Matthew Ball, Carolina Ruiz and Jimena Nazario each plant a cross in the ground to represent an unborn child lost to abortion, as part of the Respect Life Prayer Service on Oct. 2. According to hospital officials, the annual event aims to "celebrate all life with an emphasis on individual life and to draw attention to the lives lost to abortion." (Anthony D. Alonzo photo)
COLUMN: “Does This Shock You?”: The Bread of Life Discourse in the Gospel of John-July 18,2021
Among hundreds of students gathered at Franciscan Health Dyer, Our Lady of Grace eighth-graders (left to right) Carter Wedryk, Matthew Ball, Carolina Ruiz and Jimena Nazario each plant a cross in the ground to represent an unborn child lost to abortion, as part of the Respect Life Prayer Service on Oct. 2. According to hospital officials, the annual event aims to "celebrate all life with an emphasis on individual life and to draw attention to the lives lost to abortion." (Anthony D. Alonzo photo)
COLUMN: July: Independence Day: “The more one does what is good, the freer one becomes.” July 4,2021
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COLUMN: June: May This Scourge of Violence End--June 20, 2021
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COLUMN: June: Corpus Christi:  There are no virtual sacraments--June 6, 2021
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COLUMN: Pentecost Novena and Prayer for Hope and Healing: Come Holy Spirit!--May 16, 2021
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COLUMN: May: The Blessed Mother and Mother’s Day -- May 2, 2021
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COLUMN: Holy oils serve as template for our life: healing, mission, new life--April 18, 2021
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COLUMN: Jesus is Risen! Rejoice and share the Good News!  -- 4/4/21
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COLUMN: Abandoning Ourselves into the Hands of God -- 3/21/2021
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COLUMN: Holy Angels: Call Upon the Angels During Lent -- 3/7/2021
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COLUMN: Lenten Holy Hour Retreat Series: Encounter. Grow. Witness. -- 2/21/2021
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COLUMN: Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes: World Day of the Sick--2/7/2021
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COLUMN: “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” --1/24/2021
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COLUMN: Epiphany, Baptism of the Lord, and Nativity Scenes--1/10/2021
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COLUMN: Merry Christmas: “The Light Shines in the Darkness” (Jn 1:5) --12/20/2020
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COLUMN: Mary accompanies us during Advent, as the Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Guadalupe--12/6/2020
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COLUMN: Thanksgiving is a time to joyfully reconnect -- 11/26/2020
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COLUMN: Churches Joyfully Welcome Faithful to Mass; Dispensation Continues--11/1/2020
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COLUMN: Fratelli Tutti: Pope Francis on Fraternity and Social Friendship -- 10/18/2020
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COLUMN: It's never too late to seek the mercy of Jesus -- 9/20/2020
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COLUMN: Pumpkins and Respect Life Month -- 10/4/2020