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This week I celebrate the fourth anniversary of my priestly ordination. In four years, I have served in two very different parishes. The first (St. Mary’s Southside) was a single church located in the City of Elmira but serving people…
Read MoreIn our country where we believe in democratic principles, laws are passed by the majority vote of elected representatives (who were elected by getting the largest share of the vote – not necessarily a majority if there were more than…
Read MoreAs part of our diocesan initiative this year to help us better understand the Mass, here is the homily I gave today on the Holy Trinity. All three persons of the Trinity are at work in the Mass and they…
Read MoreI just returned from a five day retreat at Bethany Retreat Center. While not everyone can take five days, I encourage everyone to think about taking an annual retreat. For those who work, many retreat centers offer weekend retreats. What…
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