Archbishop Carlson is the ninth Archbishop of Saint Louis. Listed below are the most recent columns written by Archbishop Carlson; click on the title to read the column. The Archdiocesan website has more information about Archbishop Robert J. Carlson.
 Archbishop Robert J. Carlson greeted Sister Deloris of the Immaculate Heart before he celebrated Holy Mass Saturday in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the first profession of vows for Sister Deloris of the Immaculate Heart and Sister Magdalen of St. Jerome, both members of the Contemplative Sisters of the Good Shepherd in Florissant. In the background is Father Robert Szydlowski, senior associate at St. Martin de Porres Parish in Hazelwood.
September 1, 2010
In January when I published my vision for Catholic schools, I wrote: "We cannot be content with the status quo or, worse, with declining enrollments in our schools. To truly be Alive in Christ our schools must be vibrant centers of evangelization and missionary activity. Promoting growth is not optional — no matter how difficult the challenges." I know the challenges are enormous. The demographics seem to be against us. Even the... |
August 25, 2010
Here is the weekly schedule for Archbishop Robert J. Carlson: Saturday, August 28 11 a.m. Celebrant and homilist for Diamond Jubilee Mass, Contemplative Sisters of Good Shepherd, Florissant 4:30 p.m. Celebrant and homilist for Mass honoring Blessed Teresa of Calcutta's birth, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta parish, Ferguson Sunday, August 29 5 p.m. Celebrant and homilist for Mass honoring 50th anniversary of... |
 Archbishop Robert J. Carlson celebrated Mass in the Chapel of St. Vincent de Paul at the Cardinal Rigali Center on Aug. 25, the feast of St. Louis IX. St. Louis IX, the patron saint of the archdiocese, ruled France in the middle of the 13th century and was canonized in 1297 by Pope Boniface VIII. To read more about St. Louis, see stlouisreview.com/Cv9.
August 23, 2010
What are the fundamental characteristics of a Catholic school? What constitutes a school's "Catholic identity"? It's not the externals — the crucifixes on the classroom walls, the pictures and statues of the saints, the habits worn by the Sisters or the little boxes or rice bowls used to collect money for the missions. These are important physical symbols (sacramentals) that remind us of deeper truths, but they are not the essential... |
 Archbishop Robert J. Carlson spoke with Bob and Peggy McGartland of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish at the celebration for the Federation of Catholic Schools in the Northeast Deanery Aug. 11. The McGartlands were incolved in the early stages of planning for what would become the federation. The presentation was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall on the Old St Ferdinand Shrine property. A reception and tours of the shrine followed the presentation.
August 18, 2010
During my first year as archbishop of St. Louis, I visited many schools and learned a lot about the rich tradition and history of Catholic education in this part of the country. Who could fail to be impressed by, and grateful for, the heritage that is ours? We all owe an enormous debt of gratitude to the women and men — clergy, religious and laypeople — who built our schools and who have sustained our commitment to Catholic education for... |
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August 18, 2010
Here is the weekly schedule for Archbishop Robert J. Carlson: Saturday, Aug. 21 5 p.m. Celebrant and homilist for Mass, Cathedral Basilica, Central West End Sunday, Aug. 22 2 p.m. Celebrant for Mass honoring 350th anniversary of the death of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac, Cathedral Basilica, Central West End ... |
 Archbishop Robert J. Carlson greeted Catholic educators after the Aug. 9 Mass at St. Francis Xavier “College” Church that opened the annual Religious Education Institute, held on the campus of St. Louis University in Midtown St. Louis. The institute, presented by the archdiocesan Catholic Education Office and sponsored by SLU’s Department of Theological Studies, drew about 1,400 religious educators from all around the archdiocese. The all-day institute included workshop sessions, speakers and a keynote address by Bishop Richard Malone of the Diocese of Portland, Maine.
August 11, 2010
Last week I observed that the final two commandments of the Decalogue are concerned with sins of desire, or concupiscence. I also pointed out that, in our Church's catechetical tradition, the Ninth Commandment forbids inappropriate desires of the flesh while the Tenth Commandment forbids inappropriate desire for material things — coveting another's goods. I think it's fitting that God's final warning to the Hebrew people, and to us, is... |
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August 11, 2010
Archbishop Robert J. Carlson has made the following appointments: Saturday, Aug. 14 5 p.m. Celebrant and homilist for Installation of Father Mark Dolan, Our Lady of the Presentation, North St. Louis County Sunday, Aug. 15 8:30 a.m. Celebrant and homilist for Installation of Msgr. Ted Wojcicki, Immaculate Conception Church... |
August 11, 2010
Archbishop Robert J. Carlson has made the following appointments: Rev. Paul J. Spielman, chaplain of St. John Nepomuk Chapel, is granted retirement status and to reside at his private residence, effective Aug. 15, 2010. Deacon Kenneth C. Clemens, permanent deacon, while continuing to assist the pastor of Holy Infant Parish in Ballwin, is appointed as director of St. John Nepomuk Chapel... |
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