A forum of Catholic Thought

'When I was a child'

Archbishop Richard G. Henning
June 13, 2025

The 13th chapter of Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians, sometimes called "the hymn to love," is frequently chosen by couples for the readings at their wedding Mass. It is a good choice, as the ...

Baccalaureate

Archbishop Richard G. Henning
June 6, 2025

Over recent weeks, I have participated in graduation ceremonies and celebrated baccalaureate Masses at a number of universities and high schools around the Archdiocese. Combined with regular pastoral ...

Acclaiming the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ

Archbishop Richard G. Henning
May 30, 2025

As I mentioned previously, I was invited to take part in the annual Feast of the Holy Christ of Miracles on St. Michael's Island in the Azores. This past weekend, I travelled for the events of the ...

Sacred memory

Archbishop Richard G. Henning
May 23, 2025

For communities in the Northeast, and particularly in seaside and lakeside vacation communities, Memorial Day weekend is an exciting time to celebrate the coming summer. People set out on the water, enjoy ...

Feasts and miracles

Archbishop Richard G. Henning
May 16, 2025

During my time as the Bishop of Providence, I came to appreciate the great importance of the Portuguese-speaking community in that state. Among the parishes of the Diocese of Providence, there are 10 ...

Conclave

Archbishop Richard G. Henning
May 9, 2025

As I write this column, the conclave to elect the new Holy Father has not yet begun, as we have only just concluded the nine days of mourning for Pope Francis. It is possible that even as this issue of ...

From the Eternal City

Archbishop Richard G. Henning
May 2, 2025

As I write this column, I am on the plane returning home to Boston from Rome and the funeral of Pope Francis. By the time this column reaches you, we will be nearing the end of the nine days of mourning ...

'A powerful legacy and witness'

Archbishop Richard G. Henning
April 25, 2025

(Following is a transcript of the homily delivered by Archbishop Richard G. Henning at a special memorial Mass for Pope Francis celebrated April 23, 2025 at St. Theresa of Avila Church in West Roxbury.) So, ...