IT’S HARD TO DO GOOD IN THE CHURCH
An article in Sunday’s St. Petersburg Times outlined some of the challenges which face Catholic Charities as it attempts to expand its services to the homeless of the five counties of our diocese. The...
View ArticlePINELLAS HOPE IN USA TODAY TODAY
The cover story on today’s front page of USA TODAY newspaper is all about Pinellas Hope and it should make every member of this great diocese swell with pride. USA TODAY video is also available here....
View ArticleENHANCES THE CHANCES
An important hearing is to be held before the Hillsborough County Zoning Board next week. It will largely determine whether or not Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Petersburg can be of...
View ArticleEMMA LAZARUS LIVES IN TAMPA
This morning’s 5-2 decision by the Hillsborough County Commission to allow Catholic Charities to open a second site for the homeless in the bay area (Pinellas Hope has been function for almost two...
View ArticleSIGNS OF HOPE AND CARE
You have no idea how hard it is to be confined at home unable to be present at things which are near and dear to my heart. This week was full of those frustrations. Saturday last the Diocesan Pastoral...
View ArticleCOMMENTS
There have been several comments raised to recent blog entries, two of which merit, I think, mention here. First, I was asked if the diocese and Catholic Charities would be of assistance to families...
View ArticleTHIS DIOCESE AND HAITI
One month after the devastating earth quake in neighboring Haiti, the people of this diocese have beautifully responded to my urgent plea for donations and help for this tragic nation. As of this...
View ArticleNEW HOPE FOR PINELLAS HOPE
Today Catholic Charities, the cities of St. Petersburg, Largo, and Pinellas County dedicated Phase II of Pinellas Hope, our amazing outreach to the homeless of our cities and county. Mayor Bill Foster...
View ArticleWHEREIN DO WE CAPTURE THE CONSCIENCE OF THE KING?
I know, I know, we have no such thing as a “king” in these United States but then Shakespeare had no such thing as a “president” when he was writing plays and sonnets either. So I have inverted titles...
View ArticleSCOTUS, POTUS AND HOCUS POCUS
Just a few thoughts about the Supreme Court ruling a week ago today, being neither a lawyer nor court watcher, so my thoughts tend to be those of an extremely interested observer. I was happy that the...
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