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Cardinal Dolan teaches us about the importance of being known by name and how our identity in Christ is bound with those who are poor.

I had the pleasure of meeting pitcher David Phelps at the Yankees Homecoming Dinner in 2012. He impressed me with his great character and faith. I’m glad to see the National Catholic Register profile David who is a good athlete – and, more importantly, a good  man.

Cardinal Dolan preaches about our need to admit that we are sinners which opens us to a relationship with our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Let me share with you one of the best analysis of Pope Francis that I have read recently. This op-ed, written by Michael Coren, was published in yesterday’s New York Daily News . Just in case you missed it, h ere is an excerpt: What Francis has urged, though, is a new painting.

Today I released a statement to the press regarding the Holy Father’s recent interview in La Civiltà Cattolic a and America magazine. I would like to share it with you. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 19, 2013 CARDINAL DOLAN’S STATEMENT ON POPE FRANCIS INTERVIEW IN LA CIVILTÀ CATTOLICA  AND AMERICA MAGAZINE In his interview in La Civiltà Cattolic a , and America magazine , our Holy Father confirms what has been apparent during these first six months of his papacy: that he is a man who profoundly believes in the mercy of a loving God, and who wants to bring that message of mercy to the entire world, including those who feel that they have been wounded by the Church.

Last night I appeared on Stephen Colbert’s show, “The Colbert Report” on Comedy Central.

I recently came across this article, 10 ways to revitalize the Catholic Church , written by Fr. I. Michael Bellafiore. Here’s an excerpt: “The new pope’s agenda is simple: spread the good news of Jesus Christ in a freer and more convincing way.

Recently I came across a well-written article in the Wall Street Journal written by Paul Moses, author and journalism professor at Brooklyn College/CUNY. Moses writes about why he remains a Catholic.

I would like to share with you the following press release that was issued today by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on pursuing a peaceful political solution in Syria instead of a military intervention.

Last night I appeared on Stephen Colbert’s show, “The Colbert Report” on Comedy Central. Just in case you missed it, you can watch it here online by clicking on the image below. Click here to view the video.

A lot going on as we get back to routine after what I trust was a good summer, as we re-open school and so many parish programs, and as we wish our Jewish neighbors the happiest of their holy days. Three things I especially wanted to mention to you: For one, we’re all worried about the perilous situation in Syria and the entire tortured region of the Middle East.

I came across an insightful piece on WisOpinion.com written by Jim Klauser, Secretary of Administration under former Gov. Tommy Thompson and former Wisconsin chairman of the presidential campaigns of George W. Bush and Mitt Romney.