Wrap-up: Abp. Carlson installed in St. Louis

I'm writing this early in the morning because my flight back to DC was delayed due to inclement weather (thanks for the prayers!). Apologies if this post is a little scattered - I'm trying to fit in the important stuff before heading off to bed.

Here is the text of Archbishop Carlson's homily. 

An excerpt: "May I never be afraid to challenge the secular culture, which is growing everyday more indifference to the teachings of Jesus Christ, especially on the life issues. We will never compromise our commitment to life!"

A second line that struck me: "I will never ordain a man a priest that I do not know." He made this promise to the priests of the archdiocese. I know from experience that he really means it (having known some of his seminarians). He makes it a high priority to have a personal relationship with his priests, present and future.

A special thank you to the almost 1600 folks who followed my live updates via AmP Twitter. I'm surprised all of us were able to fit into that pew! ;-)

It was also such a joy to meet many AmP readers in person who weren't shy about coming up and introducing themselves! Sorry to have missed many of you - I would have loved to stay longer but I had a plane to catch. I will be back.

I commend you to your new shepherd, Archbishop Carlson! You are in the best hands.

For more good stuff, St. Louis review has a full installation page, including an updating photo gallery. 

My special congratulations to the entire media and communications team at the Archdiocese of St. Louis, who fruitfully and professionally used technology to share the joy of their local church with all of us papists, American or Universal.