Hello, again, everyone. The old saying that “Time flies!” is a reality. July 1 will mark the beginning of my fourth year in retirement from active parish ministry. That’s not to say I’m sitting home doing nothing! Ha, far from … Continue reading →
Hello again, everyone! I am now starting my second year of retirement from parochial administration, but still very active in priestly ministry. My lengthy visit to Switzerland ended disappointedly since the English language weddings in the Diocese of Lugano all … Continue reading →
I know a few people are wondering why the drop off in posts in the past week or so. The reason is the Covid pandemic short-circuited my hopes for performing weddings in English by beautiful Lake Lugano. They dried up … Continue reading →
I’ve had days even in Switzerland that afford me not only time to do things, but also to have even additional quiet time to retreat from noise, electronics, and even the news (as annoying as that has been lately!). My … Continue reading →
In case you are wondering, NO, I did not round up the Sisters for this photo!! It is from their Guesthouse Bulletin. With the wild rain we’ve been having these past few days,I doubt we could snap a picture between … Continue reading →
Today is the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. The Sisters have their special devotions today from the Brigittine tradition. Every time one leaves the Casa, you encounter the grotto to Our Lady. It is strategically placed, and calls … Continue reading →
RESTING WITH CATARINA AND GIUSEPPE OCTOBER 25, 2015. PRADA IS IN THE BACKGROUND. The Gospel glimpses of Joseph are very few. He has his own Annunciation story telling him that Mary will have a son. It that encounter, there are … Continue reading →
I earned my degree in Canon Law in 1997 from St. Paul’s Pontifical University, Ottawa, Canada. In Book 1, General Norms, canon 27 is a very important one. It reads, “”Custom is the best interpreter of law.” Attending the funeral … Continue reading →
Late Wednesday evening, I received a message from Graziano that his father had been sent to the hospital but he was stable. However, another message informed me that Giuseppe Rossi, a faithful husband, father and believer, quietly and peacefully returned … Continue reading →
My residence for my stay in Lugano is Casa Santa Brigitta administered and maintained by the Sisters of St. Bridget of Sweden (the Bridgettines). I was unaware of their house in Darien Connecticut (Vikingsborg Guest House) until the Sisters shared … Continue reading →