From now until February 22, Ash Wednesday, the Church celebrates what it calls Ordinary
Time. Here in the Archdiocese as a result of the January 6 meeting at Neumann University, the Archdiocese is in abnormal times because
of the Blue Ribbon Commission's recommendations for the closing of High Schools and partnering and consolidating of grade schools.
Archbishop
Chaput said that schools could appeal a decision if they wish and many schools are in the midst of such a process.
While we give
thanks for the wonderful school that is Notre Dame, we should also pray for the students and faculty affected by the report and pray
that the Holy Spirit guides Archbishop Chaput in his final decisions.
Congratulations to all those parishioners who celebrated
the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time and let us pray for them as they prepare to receive Holy Communion for the first
time on May 5.
I will speak about the annual Catholic Charities Appeal during the Lenten season.
In God's Peace and Love,
