Bishop Bonnar Messages
Christmas Greeting from Bishop David J. Bonnar
Bishop Bonnar: “Christmas is not about just being spectators at the creche, but participants in a loving relationship with Jesus Christ.” Illustrated with photos from parish nativities.
Remarks | The Meeting of Two Bishops: East and West
Bishop Bonnar: “[T]he Church is more than just bricks and mortar, but people. We need to do a better job building that sense of community.”
Column | Vision, Voices, and Visits of Advent
Bishop Bonnar: “[W]elcome the many visitations that are part of these days, because you just might be in the presence of a prophet, or better yet, Christ himself. Happy Advent!”
A New Magazine and More: Adapting to Today’s Needs
Bishop Bonnar: “With The Catholic Echo, we now look forward to extending our reach… so that the echo of our Catholic faith can reverberate to the farthest corners of our diocese.”
Column | Eucharistic Revival is Eye-Opening
Bishop Bonnar: “Studies show that parishes that foster Eucharistic Adoration become a seed bed for religious vocations. It is my hope that more parishes will embrace this tradition.”
Homily | Mass for Funeral and Cemetery Workers
Bishop Bonnar: “My brothers and sisters, we too have been chosen to reveal, by our work and ministry, God’s love for the poor, especially those experiencing the poverty of loss and grief.”