On Sept. 29, 2022, Wilton Cardinal Gregory preached the homily at Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza's Funeral Mass at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Cardinal Gregory was a longtime friend of Archbishop Fiorenza, as the two had served as leadership for the U.S. bishops' conference together.

Couples and their families, along with hundreds of others, celebrated their golden anniversary at the Archdiocese’s 50th Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, Sept. 25.

The parishes of the Archdiocese will join the Oct. 23 celebration with churches, chapels and cathedrals worldwide during the Eucharist. The second collection will be sent to assist the over 1,100 dioceses designated by the pope as “mission territories.”

As Catholics, however, we are called to see each and every person as another human being with whom we are called to be in solidarity, for whom we are to be concerned, and with whom we are to work for the common good of all.

The Eucharist should inspire us to recognize the presence of God through my brothers’ and sisters’ eyes.

By the power of God’s love for each one of us, we, too, are invited to make a change and help build a culture of life no matter our age.

Authorities in Florida continued rescue efforts Sept. 30, and Catholic parishes and dioceses in the U.S. moved rapidly to collect aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian as U.S. President Joe Biden said it could take years to rebuild what was destroyed.

To know oneself is a gift and a grace that allows Christians to properly discern between feelings and convictions, Pope Francis said.

In his 91 years of life, Archbishop Fiorenza journeyed through life and remained committed to his Catholic faith and social justice teachings.

Pope Francis sent his sympathies to Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston, and the Faithful of the Archdiocese on the death of Most Rev. Joseph A. Fiorenza.