Herald of Hope: Bridging the Divide
American communities tended to attract like-minded folks; that phenomenon has also become a major problem for our society today.
Herald of Hope: Celebrating our Baptism … Again and Again and Again
Bishop Richard J. Sklba explains the significance of commemorating our Baptism day.
Herald of Hope: Respecting the Faith of the Lord’s Jewish Family
“Jesus wasn’t Killed by the Jews: Reflections for Christians in Lent,” a small, 128-page paperback was published by Orbis Press and released last month.
Herald of Hope: Shared Hopes for Ecumenical Reconciliation
BISHOP RICHARD J. SKLBA HERALD OF HOPE It was 55 years ago, namely on Nov. 21, 1964, to be exact, [...]
Herald of Hope: Harvesting the Fruits- Ecumenical Conversations
BISHOP RICHARD J. SKLBA HERALD OF HOPE Back in 2009, Cardinal Walter Kasper, past president of the Vatican’s Secretariat for [...]
Herald of Hope: New Beginnings and Fresh Starts
BISHOP RICHARD J. SKLBA New beginnings can come at unexpected moments and even catch us off guard at times. Suddenly [...]
Herald of Hope: The Lenten Journey – A Second Look
In this week's Herald of Hope we assess our progress three weeks into this year’s Lenten journey. Is the world in which we live and to which we are sent any different or better than it was when we had those ashes imposed upon our foreheads?
Herald of Hope: Healing Our Broken World
So much social healing needs to be done these days. It is not only our task, but truly the work of God. So much needs to be done.
Advent Ecumenism: Working Together for God’s Kingdom
BISHOP RICHARD J. SKLBA In mid-December every year, the Wisconsin Council of Churches sponsors a two-day gathering for folks called [...]
From Shadows and Images Into the Truth
Bishop Sklba is inspired by John Henry Newman, an important 19th century Roman Catholic theologian.