February 23, 2023

Cardinal DiNardo joins mourners in praying for healing, forgiveness after LA ‘peacemaker’ bishop’s murder

Following the sudden and shocking murder of Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell in late February, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo sent a message from Houston and extended his “sincere condolences and sorrow” to Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez, as well as the clergy, religious and laity of the Archdiocese, and said “be assured of my closeness in prayer to you and the local Church of Los Angeles.”

February 14, 2023

A Shepherd's Message - Lent 2023

Each year Ash Wednesday and its resounding invitation to let the Lord raise us up begins a very serious season, a quarantine — a 40-day observance of renewal and penance to seek the Lord Jesus and to accompany Him in His action of salvation for us, His Passion, Death and Resurrection.

December 31, 2022

Statement on the Passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

It is with deep sadness and hope in the Resurrection that we mourn the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

December 27, 2022

A Shepherd's Message - Christmas 2022

The Gospels speak even today. They show us a faith that grows from natural human wonder to the joy of discovering Christian faith, the face of Jesus Christ.

December 13, 2022

A Shepherd's Message - Dec. 13, 2022

As your bishop, I would like to make a recommendation for a synodal Advent this year.