I returned to St Rose this evening to celebrate my first baptism! Words can’t describe how excited I was to help claim Sarah Rose for Christ. I was a bit nervious, though the whole thing went really well.
I was struck by the whole ritual it is theologically rich albeit a bit verbose. What a [...]

I returned from New York City were I attended the priesthood ordination of two good friends from WTU. I have known both of them since we were novices together and all through out our years of studies. After the ordination, I headed down to Baltimore to attend Hugh’s first mass at the Cathedral. They were [...]

On Sunday, I ministered for my last mass at St. Rose. Mass went well (per usual) after the prayer after communion that mothers were blessed and surprisingly I was called in front of the church and they prayed over and blessed me as I prepare my new summer ministry in Florida and my return to [...]

Here is another awesome and postive pro-life video from Catholic Vote. It will air during the Finale of American Idol. The video almost makes me want to watch the show….

Last evening, almost 40 young people from St. Rose were confirmed. I was so excited because I have helped prepare a number of them through religious education, the retreat, interviews and conversations and prayers. I served as deacon and I got to hold the chrism while Bishop Gonzales was ordaining them. I felt so proud [...]