Saying goodbye to our friend

This has been a time of mourning for the family of God here in Los Angeles, as we have lost a beloved friend, Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell.

Your happiness has a name — Jesus!

It has been a very sad time for the family of God here in Los Angeles. We have lost a good friend and a holy priest and bishop, Bishop David O’Connell.

Learning to forgive

I was moved by the accounts of Pope Francis’ recent visit to South Sudan.

In a country still in the grips of civil war, where hundreds of thousands have been killed and millions made refugees, the pope appealed to those on both sides for forgiveness and reconciliation.

Love is our mission

As I write, I’m getting ready for OneLife LA, our annual walk for life and family festival on Jan. 21.

NEW WORLD OF FAITH

As I write, I’m getting ready for OneLife LA, our annual walk for life and family festival on Jan. 21.

Nothing more beautiful

I have had the privilege to know and minister under three popes: St. John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, and now the Holy Father Pope Francis.

New Year’s resolution: Saint watching

As a priest and now as a bishop, one of my great joys is baptizing infants and getting to know and minister to young families.

The promise of Christmas

We love Christmas day — the stillness and silence of the morning, the sense of time slowed down, the giving of gifts, the gathering with family and loved ones, the trees, the lights, the sweet things to eat.