Chairman of US Bishops' Pro-Life Committee comments.
February, 2019
Pope: time for ‘all-out battle’ against crime of abuse+
Read Pope Francis' closing remarks from the historic summit.

The ever-present totalitarian temptation+
The totalitarian impulse can rear its ugly head in well-established democracies like the United States.

Bishop announces diocesan appointments+
Father Eric Fasano, Msgr. William Koenig and Father John McCartney to take on new role.s

Bishop Barres calls Abortion Expansion Act ‘horrific’+
In video and letter, he urges faithful to pray and stay informed and involved.
Archbishop urges ‘renewed vigor’ to protect life, stop ‘evil’ of abortion+
"It shocks the conscience to see such evil legislation greeted with raucous cheers and standing ovations."
Catholic social ministry leaders applauded, challenged at national event+
Action always needs to be connected with God in order for people to be personally transformed before transforming the world.

Bishop Brennan concelebrates Mass at St. Agnes+
The day after it was announced he would lead the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio, Bishop Brennan returned to the Diocese of Rockville Centre for morning Mass at the Cathedral.