The Holy Spirit, the Pastoral Provision and Christian unity
Dec. 15, 2010 - On Dec. 3, I had the privilege of ordaining Dennis Garrou, a married former Episcopal priest, to the sacred order of deacons for the Archdiocese of Denver. God willing, Deacon Garrou will be ordained a Catholic priest in May. [read full text]

New Roman Missal: May our lives be eucharistic
Dec. 8, 2010 (Denver Catholic Register) - Bishop Conley continues his reflections on the new edition of the Roman Missal. This Dec. 8 column is the final excerpt of his homily at the Archdiocese of Denver's St. Cecilia Mass held Nov. 20, 2010. [read full text]

The new Roman Missal: A hermeneutic of continuity
Dec. 1, 2010 (Denver Catholic Register) - Bishop Conley reflects on the new translation of the Roman Missal, to go into effect beginning in Advent 2011. [read more]

A short primer on process for former Anglican clerics to become Catholic clergy
Dec. 1, 2010 (Denver Catholic Register) - Most Rev. James D. Conley, Auxiliary Bishop of Denver, reflects on the pope's recent decision to allow former married Anglican or Episcopal ministers who have been received into full communion with the Catholic Church to be ordained Catholic priests. [read more]

The difference a few days can make
September 22, 2010 (Denver Catholic Register) - As I sat there on Sunday morning in the rain, waiting for Pope Benedict to arrive at Cofton Park just outside of Birmingham, England, for the beatification of John Henry Cardinal Newman, I thought “It’s amazing how four days with the Vicar of Christ can change the minds and hearts of a whole nation.” [read more]

Year for Priests: Renewed appreciation of the grandeur, beauty of priestly ministry
June 16, 2010 (Denver Catholic Register) - I had the privilege last week, along with eight brother priests from our archdiocese and more than 15,000 other priests from 97 countries, to celebrate the close of the Year for Priests, a special time of prayer marking the 150th anniversary of the death of John Marie Vianney, patron saint of all priests. [read more]

In Defense of the Pope
April 8, 2010 (First Things Journal) - Most Rev. James Conley, Auxiliary Bishop of Denver, acknowledges the damage done by sexual abuse in the past and recounts direct, first-hand experiences alongside Pope Benedict to llustrate how he is "truly a man of God, a gift to the Church and a shepherd after the heart of the Good Shepherd." [read more]

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