Friar Rick Riccioli

08/29/2026

For my friends here in the USA.

07/31/2026

07/31/2026

This evening at the Province Chapter we remembered all the friars who have died in the last four years. Too many. Some way too young. « The Church in these her princes boasts: These victor figure held their post; the soldiers of the heavenly hall, the lights that rose in earth for all. »

07/27/2026

The friars of my community were very happy to welcome the very first official retreat for alumni of FrancisCorps. As some of you will remember FrancisCorps is a year long volunteer experience for young adults. I was Director of FrancisCorps from 2011-2014 and then Chaplain from 2014-2022. It was such a blessing to spend time with these 8 alums and reflect on how to live the Franciscan charism in the world today. The alums also included a period of service into the retreat; helping to clean our food pantry.

07/08/2026

Somebody found a very old picture…

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

06/01/2026

“Todos, todos, todos.” — Papa Francisco

La Iglesia no es un club para los perfectos. Es un hogar donde las personas pueden encontrarse con la misericordia de Jesucristo. En Most Holy Trinity – St. Mary, procuramos acoger a cada persona con dignidad, respeto y amor, confiando en que el Sagrado Corazón tiene espacio para todos.

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“Everyone, everyone, everyone.” — Pope Francis

The Church is not a club for the perfect. It is a home where people encounter the mercy of Jesus Christ. At Most Holy Trinity – St. Mary, we strive to welcome every person with dignity, respect, and love, trusting that the Sacred Heart has room for us all.

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„Wszyscy, wszyscy, wszyscy.” — Papież Franciszek

Kościół nie jest klubem dla ludzi doskonałych. Jest domem, w którym człowiek może spotkać miłosierdzie Jezusa Chrystusa. W parafii Most Holy Trinity – St. Mary staramy się przyjmować każdą osobę z godnością, szacunkiem i miłością, ufając, że Najświętsze Serce Jezusa ma miejsce dla wszystkich.

05/09/2026

Go Habs Go

04/30/2026

I just heard about the passing of a dear colleague of mine when I was at St. Anthony of Padua in Bramalea, Ontario as a deacon and then as a young priest. Joanne and Maureen Howarth were a team of “secretaries” in this amazing, young, dynamic and HUGE parish. We had over 5000 registered families!!! JoAnne was a smart, tough, classy professional woman who taught me so much about leading a parish. I am forever grateful for her mentoring. May she and her beloved Don rest in peace.

Celebrate the life of Jo-Anne Price, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Andrews Community Funeral Centre - Bramalea Chapel.

04/29/2026

ChatGPT sometimes really messes up and is adamant about its certainty even when this is wrong. Check out this interaction. I had about it when I wanted to confirm that Ascension was celebrated on Thursday here in the Diocese of Brooklyn. The turning point came when I asked it for its sources!!!

04/17/2026

U.S. Bishops’ Chairman on Doctrine Issues Clarification on Just War Theory
“When Pope Leo XIV speaks as supreme pastor of the universal Church, he is not merely offering opinions on theology, he is preaching the Gospel and exercising his ministry as the Vicar of Christ.”

Read the full release at: https://ow.ly/QpFx50YJYu9