Archdiocesan Synod 2025: Sharing the Good News

I'm approaching the second anniversary of my ordination as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. In my travels, I'm often asked questions like, "What is the most rewarding thing about being a bishop? What has been the most challenging? What has been the most surprising?" I'm a bit disappointed that I can't give good answers to these questions; I've been reflecting on them lately, especially on the one that surprised me…