Archbishop Christophe Pierre Archives

Bishop: Consecration deepens the faithful’s relationship with Mary, Christ

Dec 19, 2019

Standing before a banner of Our Lady of Guadalupe bedecked with fragrant roses, Metuchen Bishop James F. Checchio issued a challenge to the faithful seated within the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi Dec. 12: Their work had only just begun.

By Christina Leslie

DiNardo praises abuse survivors for speaking out, as U.S. bishops begin fall meeting

Nov 11, 2019

In his final remarks as president of the U.S. bishops, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo encouraged the U.S. Church to continue to press ahead in the fight against clergy abuse and in defense of migrants and unborn human life.

By Christopher White

13th-century encounter points way to greater Christian-Muslim understanding

Nov 10, 2019

Eight centuries ago, St. Francis of Assisi took a risk when he crossed the battlefield between Crusader and Muslim forces near Damietta, Egypt, desiring to meet Sultan al-Malik al-Kamil and preach his faith in Jesus Christ.

By Dennis Sadowski

U.S. bishops have their plates full during next week’s USCCB meeting

Nov 8, 2019

The U.S. Catholic bishops kick off their general assembly next Monday in Baltimore.

By Christopher White

Confirmed: Embattled Buffalo bishop in Rome next week for ad limina visit

Nov 6, 2019

Embattled Bishop Richard Malone is set to meet with Pope Francis next week.

By Christopher White

Institute honors Archbishop Gregory for leadership, ‘healing presence’

Nov 3, 2019

When Washington Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory was installed as the seventh archbishop of Washington May 21, he joined the local church in the nation’s capital in preaching a message of healing and hope.

By Josephine von Dohlen