On this week's episode, Bishop Burbidge: 

  • Encourages continued prayers for Pope Francis, who is recovering from pneumonia 
  • Recaps the Catholic Charities Ball earlier this month where a record-breaking $1.7+ million was raised which directly supports ministries within our diocese  
  • Shares about his recent pastoral visit to his spiritual sons in formation for the priesthood at St. Charles Seminary  
  • Previews the Lenten season ahead including increased opportunities to receive the sacrament of penance — the light is on for you!  
  • Offers his thoughts on President Trump’s decision to sign an executive order titled “Expanding Access to In Virto Fertilization” 
  • Read his pastoral letter titled “The Christian Family: In Vitro Fertilization and Heroic Witness to True Love” 
  • Answers the listener’s question: “When the Pope is sick and unable to make decisions, who makes those decisions?  I know there is no ‘Vice Pope’ — so who is in charge and how do things work?” 

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