All the speakers have some connection to the Vatican and have different insights on a common theme.
Regardless of the number of men we ordain to the priesthood each year, that number does not keep pace with the number of priests who retire from the ministry. As a result of fewer priests, the need for well-trained lay ministers is even more important.
Our priority now is the ministerial formation transition. We will work on the gradual move of offices to the seminary grounds and then address the status of the Archbishop Cousins Center property.
It's a dispensation. It's meant to be observed in an appropriate way.
The depiction is very meaningful whether it's the legend that is carried with it or if it's miraculous.
We thought it was a good opportunity to have well known academic theologians speak on a variety of topics.
The (arch)bishop was very impressed with it. He acknowledged that all people ? Catholics, non-Catholics, even people of no faith ? would still have a sense of appreciation for the beauty of the pieces.
