My mission is to share the wisdom and experiences gained over a lifetime dedicated to faith, service, and personal growth. In my retirement, I will use this platform to offer reflections, insights, and stories from my 80 years of life, 54 years as a priest, and 13 years as a bishop. Through openness and humility, I aim to inspire, educate, and resonate with readers, seeking the Holy Spirit’s guidance in all that I write. May this endeavor bring glory to God and foster a sense of shared journey and mutual understanding among all who read.

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  • A New Venture … Let me begin here

    A New Venture … Let me begin here

    After writing a few short articles for The Tablet, the official publication for the Brooklyn Diocese, several friends have encouraged me to keep writing! I have reflected on their suggestions and have decided to put pen to paper to try to share my thoughts… and my heart… with those willing to listen. I can embark on this new venture because I have more time in my retirement years for writing and reading and praying than I had when I was engaged in active ministry. My life is now filled with many pastoral opportunities and yet there is more time for…

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