Author Archive for Archbishop Thomas Wenski

No Vacation from Sunday Mass
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No Vacation from Sunday Mass

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When I was a young seminarian, the rector, before dismissing us for our summer break, would admonish us: remember, guys, there’s no vacation from a vocation. This was certainly wise advice — we were after all still seminarians even when away from the structured environment of the seminary with its fixed times for prayer and […]

On Immigration, an Abdication of Responsibility
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On Immigration, an Abdication of Responsibility

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When most Americans enter the voting booth, they are looking for candidates — and future public servants — who will show leadership in tackling the nation’s toughest challenges. On the issue of immigration, they continue to be disappointed. Despite nationwide polls which show majority support for comprehensive immigration reform and a path to citizenship for […]

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Being Catholic Requires a Lot of Practice

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Homily delivered by Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the annual Mass for neophytes celebrated June 5, 2011 at St. Mary Cathedral. Neophytes are those who received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Communion during the Easter Vigil in their parishes. Today, we welcome to the Cathedral, the mother church of this Archdiocese, our neophytes – those […]