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Bishop Neary's Column. December 18, 2025

Listen deeply, lead boldly and love generously

By Bishop Patrick Neary, C.S.C.

Bishop Neary’s priorities remain rooted in the same mission, but they are evolving to meet new realities.

Bishop Neary's Column. November 25, 2025 2

Bishop Neary: Advent is a time for ‘holy restlessness’

By Bishop Patrick Neary, C.S.C.

Change is a sacred gift of Advent, inviting us to trust God’s promise of renewal and embrace the hope of what is yet to come.

All Things New. Bishop Neary's Column. Feature. November 6, 2025 1

Bishop Neary: He had been with them all along!

By Bishop Patrick Neary, C.S.C.

Accompaniment is at the heart of the Church’s mission. Let us foster in our diocese a spirit of community where no one walks alone.

All Things New. Bishop Neary's Column. September 2, 2025 1

Bishop Neary: We do not grieve as people without hope

By Bishop Patrick Neary, C.S.C.

Grief shakes us, but it doesn’t define us. In the silence, God speaks. In sorrow, Christ weeps with us. And through faith, healing begins.

All Things New. Around the Diocese. Bishop Neary's Column. May 21, 2025 1

Bishop Neary: The wisdom of generations

By Bishop Patrick Neary, C.S.C.

I have always seen myself in that young Samuel — open to God’s voice but needing the wisdom of someone like Eli to help me understand it.

Español. May 1, 2025

Obispo Neary: Despertando a los fieles laicos a su misión(¡ese eres tú, por cierto!)

By Bishop Patrick Neary, C.S.C.

importar quién seas, dónde trabajes o cuál sea tu estatus social, como católico bautizado estás llamado a amar y servir al Señor y a participar activamente en la vida de la Iglesia.

Bishop Neary's Column. May 1, 2025

Bishop Neary: Awakening the lay faithful to their commission (that’s you, by the way!)

By Bishop Patrick Neary, C.S.C.

No matter who you are, where you work or what your status is, as a baptized Catholic you are called to love and serve the Lord and actively participate in the life of the Church.

Español. March 27, 2025

Obispo Neary: Escuchar desde la perspectiva de la fe es un acto de amor

By Bishop Patrick Neary, C.S.C.

“Escucha santa” es un acto de amor y también requiere un acto de humildad.

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