2008 Archive :: Addresses/Homilies by Bishop Conley

Gospel of Life Conference: Humanae Vitae: 40 years later (PDF) (audio)
Oct. 25, 2008 - Bishop Conley considered the predictions made in Humanae Vitae and then, through recounting his pastoral experiences with couples, explored the joys and struggles of living a life within the document’s guidelines.

Understanding the Eucharist
Oct. 24, 2008 - Bishop Conley gave this extended homily during a mini-Eucharistic Congress held at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Parish in Denver.

Forming one's conscience in preparation for voting
October 8, 2008 - Bishop Conley gave this address during a seminar on faithful Catholic citizenship, held at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Denver. Bishop Conley touches upon key points discussed in Archbishop Chaput's book "Render Unto Caesar."

A clarification for people of the Church in northern Colorado on the personhood of the unborn child
Oct. 8, 2008 - In light of news reports of comments by Governor Bill Ritter on personhood, the Denver bishops released this clarification. In related news, the Colorado Bishops’ released a statement on June 5, 2008 regarding Amendment 48, known as the “Personhood Amendment.” Visit the Colorado Catholic Conference's Web site to read the June 5 statement.

Homily: Mass of Thanksgiving
June 1, 2008 - Bishop Conley gave the following homily during his Sunday Mass of Thanksgiving, two days after his Episcopal Ordination as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Denver.

Episcopal Ordination Closing Remarks
May 30, 2008 - Bishop Conley gave the above remarks at the conclusion of his Episcopal Ordination in the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. 

Homily: Solemn Vespers Service ("Sung Evening Prayer")
May 29, 2008 - Vespers is the traditional evening prayer of the Catholic Church, which consists of the signing of Sacred Scripture. It is prayer simply and solemnly, usually in song. Bishop-elect Conley joined the community in prayer on the eve of his Episcopal Ordination. He gave the above homily during the prayer service.

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