Catholic Diocese of Joliet

Bishop Conlon Talking about the Leadership Conference of Women Religious and the Vatican's Call for Renewal of the Conference

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Tue, 8 May 2012 10:39:50 -0500

The Bishop talks about the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith's call for doctrinal renewal regarding the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, a coalition of women religious superiors. The Bishop talks about the need for unity and for fidelity.

Bishop Conlon Talking about the influence of Pope Pius V

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Tue, 1 May 2012 08:55:57 -0500

Pope Pius V implemented most of the reforms of the Council of Trent. He instituted seminaries and the Roman Missal. Bishop Conlon talks about the dissenting group that broke away from the Church, the Society of Pope Pius V and X, and on the feast of Pope Pius V, the bishop asks the pope to intercede for the Church, especially a reunion with the Society, and asking for unity.

Bishop Conlon Talks about Learning to See and Believe in Jesus

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:02:28 -0500

Bishop Conlon talks about several Gospel readings, one involving Saint Stephen, before his martyrdom to the Church, who is being accused of insulting God because of him saying Jesus was raised from the dead and was God. The second reading the Bishop refers to Jesus feeding the people by multiplying of the loaves and fishes, and in it, the people are not interested in believing in God, only in wanting more food, more bread. Bishop Conlon brings up the point of the need to believe in Him and truly see Jesus as the Divine Savior and look at the fundamental beliefs of our faith.

Bishop Conlon Talking about having faith and trust in God proclaiming the Gospel in a positive way

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:31:02 -0500

Bishop Conlon talks about what kind of attitude we should adopt when we find the Church is marginalized or ridiculed. And those attitudes should take a stance of peace and proclaim the Gospel in a positive way and a people of confidence and pray a lot.

Bishop Conlon Talking about Jesus' Resurrection

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Mon, 9 Apr 2012 16:40:43 -0500

Bishop Conlon talks the fact that, without Jesus rising from the dead, we would be children of death, It is Jesus rising from the dead that the real defeat of death and sin occurs. He talks about the differences in how people from the East and West have a different understanding of the Paschal Mystery. The people in the East are more conscious of Christ being raised from the dead and sitting gloriously at the right hand of the Father. We, in the West, focus a lot on the sense of hope and joy of Jesus's death and resurrection and a community of people coming together to celebrate His resurrection. Bishop Conlon likes this kind of spirituality, which is about reliance on the glory and power of God and joy and hope within a community of other worshipers.

Bishop Conlon Talking about the Solemnity of the Annunciation on March 26

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:13:09 -0500

Bishop Conlon talks about the Angel Gabriel coming to the Blessed Mother with the news that she is to be the mother of Jesus, the Savior of the world. Mary's response -- her fiat -- to the Angel is her greatest attribute, her willingness to freely choose to do the will of God.

Bishop Conlon Talking about St. Joseph on the Solemnity of St. Joseph on March 19

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:37:43 -0500

Bishop Conlon talks about how God works through a different spiritual set of values and uses St. Joseph as an example of someone who does the work of God as Jesus' earthly father, chosen by God to take care of His son. He also talks about how priests may not be married but do understand marriage and children based on their dealings with married couples and their families.

Bishop Conlon Talking about the need to seek contrition and admit your weaknesses

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Mon, 5 Mar 2012 08:32:53 -0600

Bishop Conlon talks about the prophet Daniel comes to God and apologizes to God for the way the people of Israel have lived. He talks about the need to acknowledge our offenses to others and the need to express contrition and seek forgiveness.

Bishop Conlon Talking about his recent trip to Rome

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Thu, 1 Mar 2012 08:34:59 -0600

Bishop Conlon talks about his trip to Rome, which included the Ad Limina visit, where he was part of a group of bishops from Illinois and several surrounding states who met with the Pope. He also talked about visiting the offices of the Roman Curia and what was discussed with officials from some of the offices.

Bishop Conlon Talking about the Significance of Ad Limina Visits to Rome

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:23:37 -0600

Bishop Conlon recounts his previous trips to Rome as part of his Ad Limina visits to Rome, along with his current trip there now, especially as it signifies a sign of unity among Church leaders.

Bishop Conlon Talking about the signficance of the Temple Built by King Solomon

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 11:29:51 -0600

Bishop Conlon talks about the significance of the Temple of Jerusalem and its signficance to the Jewish people and how Jesus became the living Temple of Salvation.

Bishop Conlon Talking about the HHS Mandate and the Church's Opposition to It

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Wed, 1 Feb 2012 14:58:18 -0600

Bishop Conlon talks about the Department of Health and Human Services's mandate that private health care insurance programs must include several reproductive services for women, which would allow contraception, sterilization and abortion, all of which are against the teachings of the Church. The mandate would lead to the violation of consciences of Catholics who do not believe in contraception, sterilization or abortion. Lay people need show their opposition to it.

Bishop Conlon Talking about the Spiritual Nature of Man

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:44:56 -0600

Bishop Conlon talks about the sanctity of life and the spiritual nature of man and of his upcoming trip to D.C. to participate in the March for Life.

Bishop Conlon Talking about Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen and the influence of the Eastern Church

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Tue, 3 Jan 2012 11:33:24 -0600

Bishop Conlon talks about the split of the Eastern Church from the Western Church and the mystical influences of the Eastern Church and their devotion to Mary.

Bishop Conlon Talking about how God pours forth the fullness of life, which is symbolized by the Incarnation

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:07:22 -0600

Bishop Conlon talks about how God pours forth an abundance of life, which we need to turn to as a sign of hope despite all the stresses of life.

Bishop Conlon Talking about the Campaign for Human Development

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:46:49 -0600

Bishop Conlon talks about the need to help immigrants/Hispanics and addresses some of the good that the Campaign for Human Development does to help immigrants and addresses the controversy surrounding it.

Bishop Conlon Talking about the Parable of the Healing of the Paralyzed Man and the Need for Reconciliation

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:42:34 -0600

Bishop Conlon talks about the Gospel reading of Jesus curing the paralyzed man and that the man had a spiritual illness that needed to be healed -- through the forgiveness of his sins -- before he can be physically healed.

Bishop Conlon Talking about the New Translation of the Mass

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Mon, 5 Dec 2011 12:43:36 -0600

Bishop Conlon talks about how the Church is trying to be more faithful to the Latin in the new translation of the Roman Missal.

Bishop Conlon Talking about Courage and Truth

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:35:13 -0600

Bishop Conlon talks about the need to ask God and the saints for strength to do the work of God in today's secular society.

Bishop Conlon and Learning from the Poor

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:13:17 -0500

Bishop Conlon reads excerpts from the Gospel of St. Luke for Oct. 31, which focuses on when when people hold a banquet, they should invite the poor, the lame, the blind, the crippled. He talks about how we need to bring those who are suffering or hurting into our lives because it is an opportunity for us to realize that our lives need to make room for a fuller discipleship or spiritual growth.

Bishop Conlon Talks about the Value and History of Religious Orders

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:00:33 -0500

Bishop Conlon talks about religious orders, pointing out their history and place in the Church.

Bishop Conlon Talks about the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:05:52 -0500

Bishop Conlon includes some background history on the Rosary and the Luminous Mysteries and talks about how the Rosary draws people to Christ through Mary and refers to Blessed John Paul II's Apostolic Letter on the Most Holy Rosary, which was published on Oct. 16, nine years ago.

Bishop Conlon Talks about the story of Jonah and the Whale and the story of the Good Samaritan

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:59:24 -0500

Bishop Conlon talks about the story of Jonah and the whale and the Good Samaritan and the similarities to Jesus and his life; Bishop Conlon links how we should offer ourself for others, especially during this month of October, which is Respect Life month.

Bishop Conlon Talks about Eucharistic Prayers, Saints Cosmas and Damian and Healthcare

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:56:19 -0500

Bishop Conlon links together Eucharistic Prayer, Saints Cosmas and Damian (brothers whose feast day is Sept. 26) and who and how hospitals and a system of health care were created by the influence of Catholic nuns.

Bishop Conlon Talks about Jesus Curing the Slave of the Roman Centurion and Moral Injustice

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:52:55 -0500

Bishop Conlon talks about how, in the Gospel passage, Jesus didn't just heal the slave because the Jewish Elders asked him to, but because the Centurion recognized Jesus' authority and power. He also talks about moral injustices.

Bishop Conlon Talks about the Importance of Labor Day

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:49:35 -0500

Bishop Conlon talks about the value of work, why people work and why we need to do the work of God the Father as baptized Catholics.

Bishop Conlon Talks about St. John the Baptist

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:45:39 -0500

Bishop Conlon talks about the life of St. John the Baptist, recounting how his death gave a sense of urgency to Jesus' mission. Do we, as Catholics, realize what our missions are?

Bishop Conlon Talks about the Queenship of Mary

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Fri, 7 Oct 2011 12:55:44 -0500

Bishop Conlon talks about the importance of the Queenship of Mary and the importance of Mary in his life.

Bishop Conlon Talks about the Assumption of the Blessed Mother in to Heaven

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Fri, 7 Oct 2011 12:52:53 -0500

Bishop Conlon reflects about the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and how it relates to Catholics: that, through baptism, we have the promise of eternal life through Jesus’ death and resurrection.

Bishop Conlon Talks about the Importance of Welcoming Foreigners

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:38:29 -0500

Bishop Conlon reflects about Old Testament readings regarding when the Israelites were in the land of Egypt for 40 years, travelling to the Promised Land. And he talks about the large number of immigrants in the Diocese of Joliet, who are hoping to find a home here within their faith communities.

Bishop Conlon Talks about Leaving the Diocese of Steubenville

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:39:01 -0500

Bishop Conlon talks about a time of transition for him: moving on from being the Bishop of Steubenville to become the Bishop of Joliet.

Bishop Conlon Talks about the Life of Pope John Paul II

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:20:16 -0500

Bishop Conlon talks about the life of Pope John Paul II’s life on the occasion of his beatification and how Mary was central to his spirituality.

Bishop Conlon Talks about Pope Benedict XVI’s Letter to Seminarians

webmaster@dioceseofjoliet.org (Diocese of Joliet) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:13:13 -0500

Bishop Conlon reads excerpts from Pope Benedict XVI’s Letter to Seminarians and reflects on the need for seminarians and priests to have a personal relationship with Christ.