Archbishop Aymond Columns

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Archbishop Gregory Aymond reflects on ways churches, schools and other Catholic organizations have dedicated themselves to child safety.

Archbishop Aymond's Easter greeting reminds us that Jesus is always with us in every aspect of our lives. He is truly alive and present to us always in all our joys and all our burdens.

"Angels Unawares,” is a bronze sculpture created by Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz, and in St. Peter's Square in Rome, since the 2019 World Day of Migrants and Refugees. It depicts 140 migrants and refugees from various lands and all eras of history, a replica of which is on pilgrimage across North America, coming to the front lawn of Notre Dame Seminary for six weeks beginning April 10.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond reflects on the one-year mark with COVID and the resilience of the Body of Christ, noting creativity of priests, deacons and liturgical ministers as well as all that have been lost. We look forward to the Year of the Eucharist and St. Joseph as we await the light of Christ.

Even though COVID-19 has created huge challenges for parish ministry, 250 men and women will enter the Catholic Church at Easter, which has Archbishop Aymond excited.