Fall River Diocese, Nat. Dir. of the Pontifical Mission Societies, Chaplain @ Columbia, Missionary of Mercy, Nat. Euch. Preacher & Pilgrimage, Leonine Forum
I'm very honored to have been asked by EWTN to be in Rome to give commentary for the funeral of Pope Benedict XVI. On Tuesday and Wednesday, we will host at 4:30 pm Eastern "Remembering Pope Emeritus Benedict" and the funeral at 3:30 am on Thursday morning. Please tune in!
Yesterday was a breathtaking day bringing the Eucharistic Lord Jesus through lower Manhattan, crossing the Brooklyn Bridge, and continuing the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in Brooklyn…
Today I had the joy to celebrate in Glasgow the Nuptial Mass of Nicholas Tomaino and Madeleine Kearns, two great young Catholic journalists. To eavesdrop on what they said during the homily (in which they were basically coauthors), click below -
Tonight I had the honor to celebrate a Memorial Mass for Jesse Reno, 29, son of Rusty and Juliana, who died Sept 29 in a car accident. Here's the link to the homily and to Rusty's powerful words of remembrance.
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My column in anticipation of the Centenary of the Birth of St. John Paul II on May 18: Ten Ways John Paul II was an Extraordinary Gift to the Church
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Cardinal Pell last week on our panel for EWTN. It may have been his last public interview. He said, of Pope Benedict, "I was almost surprised at how sad I was when he [died]. I knew I'd miss him." .... via
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Today I had the privilege to give a keynote 2024 Napa Institute dedicated to What It Means To Be Human. Afterward I was shocked to be awarded the Napa award for apostolic zeal for being a catalyst of the National Eucharistic Procession. Quite a day -
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"It’s essential for the Church, in hoping to draw people back to Mass, to focus less on obligation and more on the mind-blowing reality of what Mass is." Returning to the Sacrament of Divine Love| My latest article in the National Catholic Register
I'm so grateful to my friend Father Raymond de Souza for this surprise column in the National Catholic Register for my 25th anniversary yesterday. We've been friends for nearly 30 years and he gets my "craziness" and writes about it here…
Today is the feast of the Ugandan Martyrs. Here is an article I wrote for the National Catholic Register proposing them as patron saints of the Church's efforts in child protection.… | National Catholic Register
Yesterday was the end of the National Eucharistic Congress and, therefore, also the end of the Seton Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. Everything concluded with an incredibly beautiful Mass and powerful homily by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle.
Some new duties, which I will take up full-time in January after completing my last semester as Catholic chaplain at Columbia University. Please pray for me and for the work of the missions!
Some of my thoughts on the fruits of the Eucharistic Pilgrimage: 3 Ways My 65-Day Walk With Jesus Across America Changed Me Forever| National Catholic Register
Today is the 20th anniversary of the death of the Venerable Cardinal Francis Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan. If you or loved ones are in need of a miracle, I'd urge you to pray today through his intercession. This is the official prayer for his beatification:
What a joy to celebrate my 25th Anniversary on the Eucharistic Pilgrimage in the Diocese of Columbus. To watch the video of the Mass or listen to or read my reflections, please click below -
Attention NYC friends and especially fellow Catholics: This Sunday, Nov. 20, the Solemnity of Christ the King, there will be a Eucharistic Procession across the campus of Columbia University.
The Seton Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage had a beautiful Mass in a packed National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, a great Eucharistic pilgrimage, and a visit to the site of the first National Eucharistic Congress.
Yesterday the Seton Route made a glorious — with the King of Glory — entrance to the site of the National Eucharistic Congress and completed the physical part of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. What a life-changing journey!
On May 18, together with a group of intrepid young adults, seminarians, CFR priests and brothers, religious sisters, and many others, I will be embarking on a 65-day adventure, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage's eastern route.
How seeing the term "Eucharistic Revival" on twitter in 2020 led a Presbyterian Columbia Law School Student on a journey to Catholicism and then to dedicating 65 days, while studying for the bar, to journeying with the Eucharist across the country…
Yesterday was such a great day at the National Eucharistic Congress. One highlight was for the whole Seton Route team to be able to share some of the joys of our pilgrimage on a 20 min segment on EWTN as the day got underway. To watch, click below.
I always anticipated that my identical twin Scot should be gracing the covers of magazines, but I never thought I would! Thanks to Bishop Robert Reed and everyone at CatholicTV.
What a privilege it was to celebrate Mass at the Shrine of St. Frances Cabrini during the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage before a 4.5 hour procession through Upper Manhattan.
An incredible 20th day of the Seton Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, spend in Emmitsburg and Baltimore, immersed in the Eucharistic school of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the patroness of the Route…
He added, "What is really important of course is that the legacy of John Paul the Great and Benedict survives and thrives.” After the Lord has come now for Cardinal Pell, we pray that he and Pope Benedict are united around the throne of the Lord they loved and served.
We also pray that others will continue the hard work of Cardinal Pell to make sure JP II's and B16's legacy in service to Christ and his Church does survive. He was a truly intrepid believer and apostle whom I was honored to know. Requiescat cum Domino.
A very rich 13th day of the 65-day Eucharistic Pilgrimage as we crossed the Delaware River from the Diocese of Trenton into the Archdiocese of Philadelphia…
It was a supreme privilege to be part of EWTN's team for the funeral of Pope Benedict. This is a link to the three specials as well as to the funeral coverage itself -
Today I had the bittersweet privilege to celebrate the funeral Mass for Begho Ukueberuwa, who died after the Providence Half-Marathon last Sunday. Here's the homily for this 27-year old who sought to live his Christian life to the full. -
After many asked me for my thoughts on The Chosen, I finally had the chance to watch the series. Here are my thoughts on season one: 'The Chosen' as Scriptural Visual Art
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Have you watched yet the fascinating interview of Shia LaBeouf by Bishop Barron? Parts of it were extremely moving. I wrote an article for the National Catholic Register about 9 Lessons from it.
We were able to use a much lighter Fourth of July to visit one of the country's most beautiful churches: the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington, Kentucky, for Mass, adoration and a tour…
Great news during the Eucharistic Revival! Perpetual adoration is coming to NYC. St. Joseph's in Greenwich Village will open its new adoration chapel on July 30 with a dedication by Cardinal Dolan. I'd urge all Catholics in NYC to sign up for hours via the QR Code!
Today the Seton Pilgrimage crossed its last state and diocesan boundary leaving the Archdiocese of Cincinnati in Ohio and entering the Archdiocese of Indianapolis in Indiana. We had a tremendous reception at St. John the Baptist Church in Guilford.
I had the joy to preach a day of recollection for the novices of the Sisters of Life at the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs in Auriesville. We focused on lessons from Saints Isaac, Rene, Jean who died there and Kateri, who was born there. -
My tribute for Cardinal O'Malley marking his 80th birthday, his 40th anniversary of episcopal ordination, and his upcoming retirement as Archbishop of Boston on Halloween | National Catholic Register
I had a great time speaking to future Catholic doctors today at the Catholic Medical Association Boot Camp, being held at Mundelein Seminary in Chicago. They asked me to speak on integrating prayer into the busy life of a Catholic Physician -
My latest column on the scandals in the National Catholic Register: Frustrated by Filth? Follow Jesus Christ Our Hope, and Trust in What He Says and Does
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We need courage at all times, but particularly at the beginning of a new year. Today a video I prepared on Courage over Fear for Catholic Vote's Edify apostolate just launched. It's 5 minutes.
An incredible day yesterday walking with the Eucharistic Lord Jesus from St. Frances Cabrini's Shrine in Washington Heights through Central Park to St. Vincent Ferrer. Today promises to be just as beautiful, starting at St. Patrick's Cathedral at 10:15…
A great 35th day with Mass, adoration, a huge evening procession and the privilege for the pilgrims to meet the great Scott Hahn and hear him speak on the Eucharist at Franciscan University of Steubenville…
Columbia University has over the last month been in the news for students supporting terrorist attacks, anti-Semitism, hate, doxxing and more. It's time for some good news! Please join Columbia Catholic Ministry in a Eucharistic Procession tomorrow.
My friend Fr. Robert Sirico's powerful homily at the Funeral Mass of his brother, actor Tony Sirico. I was privileged to be present. I'd encourage you to give it a few.
This morning at the Church of St. Martin in Yorkville, Ohio, I had the privilege to offer the 12,000th Mass since my priestly ordination. I give thanks to God for every one. The Seton Pilgrims traveling with me in the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage surprised me with a card…
My suggestion for a pilgrimage idea during the Eucharistic Revival: Shrine of the North American Martyrs Is a Prime Eucharistic Destination| National Catholic Register
Thoughts from the Solemnity of the Annunciation, which I had the privilege to celebrate today at one of the country's most beautiful Churches: St. John Cantius in Chicago -
Andrew Walther, president of EWTN News,was a good friend and one of the best friends persecuted Christians across the world had. We thank God for his life, pray for the repose of his valiant soul and pray for Maureen and their four young kids.
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Tomorrow the prelude to the official opening of the Seton Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will be a talk I am giving at 1 pm at the Bl. Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center in New Haven, where there is an incredibly beautiful art exhibit…. .
Thanks to Maria Wiering for her continued stellar coverage of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. It was great to meet her in person yesterday in Indianopolis…
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Once at the Jordan River, I had a dove hover over me as I was preaching. But I've never had a rainbow appear until yesterday at a beautiful outdoor Mass in Loreto, PA. A sign of God's covenant pointing its fulfillment the Eucharist -
Friends in the Boston area: Tonight I've giving a talk in Dedham on the scandals and how every crisis faced by the Church is a crisis calling for saints. Love to see you if you're free.
Next year, from May 18 through July 16, I'll be accompanying one of the four national Eucharistic processions — Eucharistic Pilgrimages — that are part of National Eucharistic Revival. Any 18-29 year olds want to join?
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage starts 3 weeks from tomorrow. The Seton Route, from New Haven to Indy, will start with a talk at the Bl. Michael McGivney Center at 1 pm on 5/18 and will be followed by a Mass at 4 pm at St. Mary's in New Haven. Would love to have you join!
Thanks to Maria Wiering for this profile on Marina Frattaroli, whom I prepared to be a Catholic at Columbia and who is now a pilgrim on the Seton Route. I hope that her inspiring story will help lead others to the same Eucharistic Jesus. via
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Today I had the joy to celebrate the Nuptial Mass of Liam Coulter and Zoe Tarasiewicz, both of whom served as FOCUS Missionaries with me at Columbia. I focused in the homily on how today they begin a new mission. To listen, please click below -
So grateful to CFRs Father Seraphim Baalbaki and Brother Joseph Pio Young for all they contributed to the Seton Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage this week.
For Friends and Faithful in the Diocese of Fall River…
I'm very excited to have been invited to speak on the Eucharistic Revival within my home Diocese and to accompany the relics of these two great holy ones.
Would love and hope to see many friends there.