| 2012 COLUMNS |
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May 6, 2013
There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
April 22, 2013
'Who do you say that I am?'
April 1, 2013
How should we live the journey after Easter
March 18, 2013
Meaning of the Easter Vigil
March 4, 2013
Palm Sunday paradox — triumphant prelude or a sorrowful finale?
February 18, 2013
Approaching Lent with joy, anticipation
February 4, 2013
'My soul is anchored in the Lord'
January 21, 2013
There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
January 7, 2013
New Year challenge: What you see is what you get
December 17, 2012
Refugees brought faith from Vietnam to Oakland
November 19, 2012
Too many Christians looking for the easy way, the 'cheap grace'
November 5, 2012
Working in parishes helped archbishop hone priestly skills
October 15, 2012
There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
October 1, 2012
Archbishop Cordileone's farewell: 'Everything happens in God's time'
September 17, 2012
There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
September 4, 2012
There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
August 20, 2012
Time to dispel myths around NFP
August 6, 2012
News was 'quite a shock'
July 16, 2012
New optimism for immigration reform
June 25, 2012
Large, new study validates strength of traditional family
June 11, 2012
Catholic education a unique and outstanding achievement
May 21, 2012
Diocese of Oakland bears stamp of innovation
April 30, 2012
Official visit to The Vatican leaves much room for thought
April 9, 2012
Proud to be Oakland's bishop and sharing our story with Rome
March 26, 2012
Easter season time of coming to life
March 5, 2012
There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
February 21, 2012
Government should not invade sanctuary of conscience
February 6, 2012
Time now to abolish the death penalty
January 23, 2012
Two critical initiatives on Nov. ballot
January 9, 2012
Diocese marks milestone since founding in 1962
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| 2011 COLUMNS |
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December 12, 2011
Christmas message: Continuing the mystery of the Incarnation
November 21, 2011
It's here — the New Roman Missal: Where do we go from here?
November 7, 2011
Missal changes: Church retains valuable aspects of our identity
October 17, 2011
Vatican II gave most force to changes in liturgy
October 3, 2011
New missal: history of the liturgical renewal movement
September 19, 2011
What's behind the new English translation of the Roman Missal
September 5, 2011
Christ is the answer to violence
August 8, 2011
Beacon of social justice will continue its work
July 5, 2011
The blessing and curse of meetings
June 20, 2011
There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
June 6, 2011
Learning lessons from John Jay College study
May 23, 2011
The primacy of charity in the priest's identity to Christ
May 9, 2011
Bringing the healing presence of Lourdes to the world
April 25, 2011
A time for gratitude and renewed hope
April 11, 2011
Easter: 'Refocus our vision on the ultimate victory'
March 21, 2011
Lent as a time to make space for God
March 7, 2011
Future prospects of marriage, democracy go hand-in-hand
February 21, 2011
There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
February 7, 2011
There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
January 24, 2011
There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
January 10, 2011
A time for reflection on
accomplishments, challenges
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| 2010 COLUMNS |
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December 13, 2010
Make room for Jesus
November 22, 2010
There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
November 8, 2010
Monica Clark: Leadership,
dedication to the diocese
October 18, 2010
There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
October 4, 2010
Catechists: guides in
how to grow to spiritual maturity
September 20, 2010
There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
September 6, 2010
There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
August 9, 2010
There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
July 5, 2010
There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
June 21, 2010
Stewardship means living
the way God created us to be
June 7, 2010
Eucharist: Christ's sacrifice made present
May 24, 2010
Health care remains cause
for watchful concern
May 10, 2010
There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
April 26, 2010
There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
April 12, 2010
Pope Benedict's record: Develop healthy skepticism of media reports
March 22, 2010
There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
March 8, 2010
There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
February 22, 2010
New ecumenical moment: Manhattan Declaration: Turning point in history
February 8, 2010
There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
January 25, 2010
There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
January 11, 2010
There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue |
| 2009 COLUMNS |
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December 14, 2009
There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
November 23, 2009
There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
November 9, 2009
There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
October 19, 2009
There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
October 5, 2009
There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
September 21, 2009
There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
September 7, 2009
There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
August 10, 2009
There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
July 6, 2009
There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
June 22, 2009
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June 8, 2009
There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
May 25, 2009
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May 11, 2009
There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
April 27, 2009
There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
April 13, 2009
There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
March 30, 2009
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March 9, 2009
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February 23, 2009
There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
February 9, 2009
There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
January 19, 2009
There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
January 5, 2009
There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
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| 2008 COLUMNS |
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December 15, 2008
The grace of Christmas: The Word became flesh and dwelt among us
November 17, 2008
There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
November 3, 2008
There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
October
6, 2008
New cathedral: a sign that Christ dwells among us (a dedication homily)
September 22, 2008
There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
September
8, 2008
Our
new cathedral: tangible witness to our love of Christ
August 4, 2008
There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
July 7, 2008
There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
June 23, 2008
There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
June 9, 2008
There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
May 19, 2008
There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
May 5, 2008
Causes of youth violence and taking action to stop it
April 21, 2008
There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
April 7, 2008
There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
March 24, 2008
There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
March 10, 2008
The outpouring of Christ’s blood is for our salvation
February 18, 2008
There
was no “In His Light” column for this issue
February 4, 2008
Lent: 40 days when we concentrate on personal conversion
January
21, 2008
The blessing of a Plenary Indulgence is at hand, Feb. 2-11
January
7, 2008
Our
mission in 2008: Live in hope, labor for peace
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| 2007 COLUMNS |
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December 17, 2007
Christmas is the right time to give and receive gifts
November
19, 2007
There
was no “In His Light” column for this issue
November 5, 2007
Our new cathedral: a 21st-century idiom of timeless truths
October 22, 2007
There was no "In His Light" column for this issue.
October 8, 2007
Eucharistic devotion is at the heart of our Christian life
September 17, 2007
There was no "In His Light" column for this issue.
September 3, 2007
There was no "In His Light" column for this issue.
August 6 , 2007
A reflection on vocation, hospitality and the grace of diversity
July 2, 2007
There was no "In His Light" column for this issue.
June 4, 2007
There was no "In His Light" column for this issue.
May 21, 2007
There was no "In His Light" column for this issue.
May 7, 2007
Cathedral is becoming a masterpiece that speaks of faith
April 23, 2007
There was no "In His Light" column for this issue.
April 9, 2007
Eastertime: A reflection on the priesthood of the faithful
March 26, 2007
There was no "In His Light" column for this issue.
March 5 , 2007
Lent: Bringing the image of Christ to perfection in us
February 19, 2007
Sacrament of Penance is indispensable for life of holiness
February 5, 2007
There was no "In His Light" column for this issue.
January 22, 2007
Remembering Roe v. Wade – a call for prayer and penance
January 8, 2007
Bishop Vigneron urges Catholics to pray, act for end to violence;
gives progress report on new cathedral center
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| 2006
COLUMNS |
December 11, 2006
The
mystery of Christmas – God’s awesome exchange |
November 20, 2006
A
strategic plan for ministries of our new cathedral |
November 6, 2006
With
gratitude for your persevering prayers for healing |
October 23, 2006
There was no "In His Light" column
for this issue. |
October 8, 2006
There was no "In His Light" column
for this issue. |
September 18, 2006
There was no "In His Light" column
for this issue. |
September 4, 2006
There was no "In His Light" column
for this issue. |
August 7, 2006
There was no "In His Light" column
for this issue. |
July 3, 2006
There was no "In His Light" column
for this issue. |
June 19, 2006
There was no "In His Light" column
for this issue. |
June 5, 2006
There was no "In His Light" column
for this issue. |
May 22, 2006
There was no "In His Light" column
for this issue. |
May 8, 2006
There was no "In His Light" column
for this issue. |
April 17, 2006
There was no "In His Light" column
for this issue. |
April 3, 2006
There was no "In His Light" column
for this issue. |
March 20, 2006
There was no "In His Light" column
for this issue. |
March 6, 2006
There was no "In His Light" column
for this issue. |
February 20, 2006
There was no "In His Light" column
for this issue. |
February 6, 2006
There was no "In His Light" column
for this issue. |
January 23, 2006
There was no "In His Light" column
for this issue. |
January 9, 2006
There was no "In His Light" column
for this issue. |
| 2005 COLUMNS |
December 12, 2005
Now
is the time to end the death penalty |
November 21, 2005
There was no "In His Light" column
for this issue. |
November 7, 2005
Priests’
convocation was a time of grace and blessings |
October 17
Three
important matters for East Bay Catholics |
October 7, 2005
In
gratitude to God for two years as your bishop |
September 19, 2005
10
rules for handling disagreement like a Christian |
September 5, 2005
Raising
a beacon of freedom in Christ the Light |
August 8, 2005
There was no "In His Light"
column for this issue. |
July 4, 2005
There was no "In His Light"
column for this issue. |
June 20, 2005
Pope
calls priests to ‘father forth’ Christ in all people |
June 6, 2005
Discipleship
means belonging to the Heart of Christ |
May 23, 2005
At
Lourdes we witness God’s transforming power |
May 9, 2005
There was no "In His Light"
column for this issue. Bishop's Vigneron's column will resume in
the May 23 issue. |
April
25
Through
our prayers, we shared in selection of the pope |
April 11, 2005
Cathedral of Christ the Light: mission
and ministry |
March 21, 2005
Easter
message
Christ has conquered death for all of us |
March 7, 2005
Liturgical
changes will enhance our celebration
of Eucharist |
February 21, 2005
There was no "In His Light"
column for this issue. Bishop's Vigneron's column will resume in the
March 7 issue. |
January
24, 2005
A
call to pray for healing from abuse |
January 10, 2005
Working
for peace is doing God’s work |
| 2004 COLUMNS |
December 13, 2004
• Childhood
memory of God’s unique gift
• Christmas
celebrates the truth of who Jesus is |
November 22, 2004
As The Voice went to press, Bishop Vigneron
was at the annual meeting of U.S. bishops in Washington, D.C. His
column resumed in the December 13 issue. |
November 8, 2004
Prayers
for the dead assist in their final conversion |
October 18, 2004
In
voting, we need to return to basic moral principles |
October 4, 2004
Parish
visits: a time to teach, learn, worship together |
September 20, 2004
Pray
for Carmelite vocations and Eucharistic devotion |
September 6 , 2004
Lay
apostolates are essential to our mission as Church |
August 9, 2004
Pilgrimage
to Ireland
St. Oliver Plunkett – reminder of the fidelity that Christ expects |
July 5, 2004
We
are part of the family of the Bishop of Rome |
June 21, 2004
Bishop Vigneron was attending the semi-annual
meeting of the
U.S. bishops in Denver. His column resumed in the July 5 issue. |
June 7, 2004
Penance
and renewal: the work of the Church |
May 24, 2004
The
prayers of Pope John Paul – a great grace |
May 10, 2004
Our
vocation is to strive to become saints |
April 26, 2004
Contemplatives
bring grace to local church |
April 12, 2004
Effective
reform involves conversion and repentance |
March 29 , 2004
The
resurrection is His vindication and our joy |
March 8, 2004
The
gifts of new faith and consecrated service |
Feb. 23, 2004
The
Lenten journey – repentance and renewal |
Feb. 9, 2004
Renewed
hope in the midst of great sorrow |
Jan. 26 , 2004
Making
Christ’s light shine is God’s mission for me |
Jan. 12, 2004
Priestly
celibacy– the Spirit’s gift for the whole Church |
| 2003 COLUMNS |
Dec. 15, 2003
Christmas:
celebrating that God is visible to us |
Nov. 17, 2003
Be
on watch for God to act |