Archive for May, 2009

Diocese of Orlando Ordination

It is so good to be back home in Orlando after my little vacation to the Eternal City. I wish I could have stayed a bit longer to finish out my list of things to see, however, I am grateful for the opportunity to experience the vast history of Rome and the Catholic church. All [...]

In the Eternal City

Good morning, everyone! I thought I would take a moment today to let everyone know that I did arrive in Rome last Thursday morning. Surprisingly, I was quite refreshed with only getting about an hour’s worth of sleep on the nine hour plane ride over. The seating arrangement was not very comfortable for me, especially [...]

Trip to Rome

Hello all! Later on this afternoon, I will be boarding a plane at Miami International Airport and heading for my eight day vacation to the Eternal City. Unfortunately, eight days is not long enough to see everything in Rome – that just means I will have to go back some time in the future. I [...]

Message from the Holy Father

MESSAGE OF THE HOLY FATHER
FOR THE 46th WORLD DAY
OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
3 MAY 2009, FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Theme: Faith in the divine initiative – the human response
Dear Brothers in the Episcopate and in the Priesthood,
Brothers and Sisters,
On the occasion of the next World Day of prayer for vocations to the priesthood and to the consecrated [...]