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Homilies

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June 10, 2024
Cardinal Robert W. McElroy ordained to the priesthood Sean Embury on June 8 at St. Gabriel Church, which “nourished him in faith and love for the whole of his life.”
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May 20, 2024
Cardinal Robert W. McElroy called on more than 2,000 faithful from dozens of cultures on hand for the Pentecost Mass for All Peoples to listen to each other and to
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January 14, 2024
Cardinal Robert W. McElroy called on all disciples of God to work to transform the world, particularly on the social justice front, just like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., had
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June 2, 2023
Cardinal Robert W. McElroy ordained four men to the priesthood at Good Shepherd Church, where more than 1,600 witnessed the joyous afternoon Mass on June 2.
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October 6, 2022
In just one four-day stretch, Cardinal Robert W. McElroy celebrated three special Masses for distinct communities, whose members joyously welcomed their shepherd.
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January 16, 2021
Bishop Robert McElroy delivered this homily at the Mass for the Protection of the Unborn on January 16, 2021, at the Church of The Immaculata.
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July 27, 2020
Bishop Robert McElroy delivered this homily at the ordination of Bishop Ramón Bejarano as Auxiliary Bishop of San Diego on July 14, 2020, at the Church of The Immaculata.
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June 7, 2020
San Diego Bishop Robert W. McElroy delivered the following Homily during a special Mass with the Catholic African American Community at the Church of The Immaculata on June 7, 2020.
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April 15, 2015
Bishop Robert McElroy was installed as the sixth bishop of San Diego on April 15, 2015, at St. Therese of Carmel Parish in Carmel Valley. In his homily, the bishop