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2008 COLUMNS

June 9, 2008
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May 19, 2008
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May 5, 2008
Causes of youth violence and taking action to stop it

April 21, 2008
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April 7, 2008
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March 24, 2008
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March 10, 2008
The outpouring of Christ’s blood is for our salvation

February 18, 2008
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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

 
2007 COLUMNS

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
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October 8, 2007
Eucharistic devotion is at the heart of our Christian life

September 17, 2007
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September 3, 2007
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August 6 , 2007
A reflection on vocation, hospitality and the grace of diversity

July 2, 2007
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June 4, 2007
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May 21, 2007
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May 7, 2007
Cathedral is becoming a masterpiece that speaks of faith

April 23, 2007
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April 9, 2007
Eastertime: A reflection on the priesthood of the faithful

March 26, 2007
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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

 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

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October 8, 2006

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September 18, 2006

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September 4, 2006

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August 7, 2006

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July 3, 2006

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June 19, 2006

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June 5, 2006

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May 22, 2006

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May 8, 2006

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April 17, 2006

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April 3, 2006

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March 20, 2006

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March 6, 2006

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February 20, 2006

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February 6, 2006

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January 23, 2006

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January 9, 2006

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 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

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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

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