Articles by Bishop Michael Kennedy

Advancing Human Dignity – One Person at a Time IMAGE Aurora

Advancing Human Dignity – One Person at a Time

June 01, 2024

“Every human person possesses an infinite dignity, inalienably grounded in their very being, which prevails in and beyond every circumstance, state, or situation the person may encounter.” (1) 

Pondering life, death, suffering and love IMAGE Your Diocese

Pondering life, death, suffering and love

March 29, 2024

This time of year, Christians, and our society more broadly, observe and celebrate 'Holy Week' culminating in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. During Holy Week I often find myself reflecting upon life and death, upon suffering and love.

Sharing the Gospel of Jesus IMAGE Aurora

Sharing the Gospel of Jesus

March 02, 2024

In his Second letter to Timothy, Saint Paul urges Christians to “preach the message (the Gospel), welcome or unwelcome … in season and out of season.”i 

Bringing our Year to the Child Jesus IMAGE Aurora

Bringing our Year to the Child Jesus

December 02, 2023

If you are like me, the sight of Advent wreaths and Christmas trees, lights, and nativity scenes, as well as the sounds of Christmas carols begin to fill you with a sense of hope and joy.

LITURGY MATTERS: Liturgy and Mission - a word from Bishop Michael IMAGE Liturgy Matters

LITURGY MATTERS: Liturgy and Mission - a word from Bishop Michael

October 31, 2023

It was the 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time (8 October 2023) and the usual large crowd of the faithful gathered for Mass in the Sacred Heart Cathedral church. Bishop Michael Kennedy was presiding, and we were commissioning the Assistant Masters of Ceremonies.   

A joyful pilgrimage experience IMAGE Aurora

A joyful pilgrimage experience

September 03, 2023

You might be surprised to learn that one of my happiest and enduring memories from our recent Diocesan World Youth Day pilgrimage to the Holy Land and to Portugal is of our group of 44 young Catholics playing games, singing, and dancing together by the pool with childlike joy and enthusiasm on our final afternoon and evening together before beginning the long journey home.