| Archbishop's Columns
by Archbishop John G. Vlazny |
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Listed below are columns written by Archbishop
Vlazny on issues related to the child abuse situation.
Current columns by Archbishop Vlazny can
be found at the Catholic Sentinel.
Sin is no excuse for
abandoning the cause of virtuous living
9/10/99
We all need the
courage, humility to recognize our wrongs
4/7/00
Church seeks healing
for everyone harmed by clergy abuse
10/27/00
While we cannot
redo past, we can deal effectively in future
3/1/02
Church is resolute
in its determination to safeguard children
4/26/02
We make our churches,
schools as child-safe as possible
5/10/02
God’s presence,
healing grace strongest in our darkest hours
5/17/02
Bishops’ first
priority is protection of children, young people
5/31/02
The Church will
be better; God, as always, does provide
6/21/02
Church must use
‘dark moment’ to advance God’s kingdom
7/5/02
Generosity is bound
in discipleship, not church’s vicissitudes
9/27/02
Your prayers are
needed for U.S. bishops and local church
11/8/02
Your prayers are
needed for healing, protection of church
11/22/02
December 4 Ember
Day prayer, fasting can cast out these devils
11/29/02
This moment of
tremendous suffering and anxiety will pass
1/31/03
We must continue
ministry, a manifestation of God’s glory
2/7/03
Church acknowledges
mistakes; plans to make things right
3/21/03
Archbishop’s Column
6/13/03
Archbishop’s Column
7/4/03
Los Obispos
de los Estados Unidos analizaron la situación de la iglesia
7/18/03
Archbishop’s Column
9/12/03
Día
de Penitencia en reparación por las víctimas del abuso sexual
9/19/03
Archbishop’s Column
10/24/03
Safe environment
ensured
1/30/04
John Jay Study
will help bring protection, reconciliation
2/27/04
Church works for
just and compassionate resolution of crisis
03/11/2004
Why Bankruptcy?
07/16/2004
Bankruptcy doesn'
diminish concern for victims
08/20/2004
Ember Day calls
us to pray for healing of church, victims
09/24/04
The Christmas we
remember Jesus is the rock of salvation
12/16/2004
Challenges, duties,
joys await us - we do not stand alone
1/6/2005
Lent: A Season
for Prayer
2/3/2005
As we work for
healing and betterment, we entrust all to God
3/4/2005
Protecting children
a priority at parishes, schools, seminaries
8/25/2005
This
Ember Day, pray openly for the victims of sexual abuse
09/23/2005
As Year of Eucharist
ends, continue to pray for healing
10/6/2005
The World still
needs our great gift: Christ's call to conversion
12/16/05
Clergy abuse cases
present challenges for Church leaders
5/19/06
As
the Holy Spirit guides us, there is good news to report
6/2/06
Pray and fast for healing and reconciliation
Protecting our
children and young people
9/21/07