Oct 3, 2018 | Bishop Cunningham, My Place in the Sun
“You are My Messenger. In you I place my absolute trust.” These words were addressed to St. Juan Diego by the Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Guadalupe. In the mid-16th century, the indigenous peoples of Mexico were subjugated and the memory of human sacrifice...
Sep 26, 2018 | Bishop Cunningham, My Place in the Sun
Over the past several weeks, readers of this column and people I have met on pastoral visits have told me some of their friends have asked them: “With all that is happening in the Church, why do you remain a Catholic?” That is a question for all of us to...
Sep 19, 2018 | Bishop Cunningham, My Place in the Sun
Often when I begin to write my Catholic Sun article I have a particular topic in mind. Such was not the case as I prepared to write this week’s column. My thoughts drifted from one topic to another. I decided therefore to offer a reflection that followed a...
Sep 12, 2018 | Bishop Cunningham, My Place in the Sun
Faith is an enduring journey. Over the Labor Day Weekend, I traveled to Buffalo to visit family and friends. Those few days provided the opportunity to reflect on my journey of faith. I visited the graves of my parents and grandparents who passed the treasure of their...
Sep 5, 2018 | Bishop Cunningham, My Place in the Sun
Tempus fugit – time flies! A new school year is upon us! On August 30, Catholic school administrators, faculty, and staff gathered for Mass at Holy Cross Church in DeWitt to mark the beginning of the school year. This annual gathering gives me the...
Apr 21, 2018 | Bishop Cunningham, Latest news, My Place in the Sun
Saturday, April 21, was a joyous and blessed day for me and for our Diocese. I ordained Rev. Mr. Nathan Brooks to the order of deacon at St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore. The prepared text of the homily I preached on that occasion is below. Please join me...
