On this episode, Bishop Burbidge: 

  • Responds to the tragic killing of two young Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C. and calls all to pray for peace
  • Shares early impressions of Pope Leo XIV and the spiritual tone he has set in his first weeks as Holy Father
  • Emphasizes the importance of the Catholic Communications Campaign, which supports spreading the Gospel through modern media  
  • Celebrates the diocese’s upcoming Ordination to the Priesthood of 12 men, reflecting on the beauty and sacredness of the vocation
  • Applauds graduates of the Class of 2025 for their academic, athletic, and faith-filled achievements
  • Extends a heartfelt invitation to the June 4 Pilgrimage of Hope: Mass for Those Who Are Suffering, offering compassion, healing, and solidarity to all who are experiencing suffering of any kind

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