"Archbishop Troy of Dublin, however, induced Pius VII to appoint as New York's first bishop an Irish Dominican, Father Richard Luke Concanen, who had resided many years in Rome as the agent of the Irish bishops and was much esteemed there. He was prior of St. Clement's at Rome, librarian of the Minerva, and distinguished for his learning. He had refused a nomination for a see in Ireland and was much interested in the missions in America."

"While Bishop Domenec was recognized as a man of great learning, an eloquent preacher, and a zealous and indefatigable chief pastor of the diocese, it is to be regretted that the closing chapter in the life and history of this amiable and saintly prelate was darkened by the gloom of one of the severest trials that any bishop in the United States has ever passed through."

"We cannot consent with the decision imposed unjustly by those who have power in their hand, neither we can stay silent in the face of this outrage. Being silent means complicity and a compromise with injustice."

"Religious orders have a great task in the dialogue between church and economy, because they themselves live in the economic world through their institutions and businesses. Monasteries are thus plantations of the edification of God's people and they become the guardians of tomorrow and the day after tomorrow."

"Let's be more sensitive. Let's not make fun of hunger or the poor. They already have a very heavy cross to bear. Let's not forget that it is with them that God identifies himself."

"Under his direction the diocese prospered steadily in all directions."

"The bishop's solicitude was not limited to the general needs of the diocese; it extended also to the wants of the children and the needy."

"He was serving as assistant at the cathedral at Boston when the 28th Massachusetts called from swamps of South Carolina for a chaplain. Father McMahon volunteered, and served with distinction until his health completely failed him."

"He dedicated 45 churches, and laid the corner-stones of nearly a hundred buildings consecrated either to religion or to education. He gave encouragement to works of charity."

"From the pastoral point of view, the parish community plays a particular role and I think it should be clearly indicated as being the privileged place, where the Word of God proclaimed to the faithful, meditated on and confronted with the thousands of situations of daily life, initiates the ecclesial community."

"I am impressed by the way God created this world. The damage can be repaired in many instances. But we have to pull together and we have to be responsible. We have an obligation not to destroy just for the sake of today or for the sake of destroying."

"I think of the stable where Jesus was born and the smell of oxen, donkeys, sheep and wet wool. The reality of the stable is brought home to me: it was a bare, smelly, dirty and unlikely place for the Son of God to born, a poor place. Yet, isn't that just like God? To do the unexpected? The surprising? The mystery of Christmas is that it happened at all."

"Be what you say and do. Do what you are and say. And to say who you are and what you do, in the spirit of Jesus Christ, is a promise for the communities that give life by giving of themselves."

"It is my firm belief, that any devotion that leads the faithful to a more frequent and fruitful celebration of the sacraments, especially reconciliation and the most holy Eucharist, deserves to be supported."

"At times man falls prey to man himself."

"Since young people can often be the best evangelizers of their own age group, it would be wise to attract these youth, who can be leaders, and have them spiritually grounded in the teachings of Our Lord and of His Church. Young people should be challenged and educated to use their God-given graces and talents now, for the greater honor and glory of the God who loves them and calls each of them by name."

"The developed countries are called to accept the care for refugees, without measures that inflict harm and suffering."

"The Catholic Church has been rigorously fighting to safeguard Mother Earth."

"As an Akyem, we used to say, "Akyemkwa onum birem nsuo," meaning we drank from the Birim River. Can we still say that now?"

"I am an old man, and do not need much. I can live in a basement or in a garret. But whether I come up from the basement or down from the garret, I shall still be your Bishop."

"I wasn't a clerical sort of priest. For me it was about being involved with the people. I like people, they're made in the image and likeness of God! It's about encouraging them to fulfil themselves by helping them meet God and helping them get to know him."

"The old bishop passed the last days of a life of apostolic zeal in retirement."

"He always disarmed bigotry by his straightforward adherence to the principles of justice and charity towards all men, and by his considerate treatment of those who in belief and worship were separated from him."

"Our whole life is our Advent, during which time we prepare ourselves for the moment when we enter fully into the life of God."

"Poverty is a problem that all of us feel sorry about. Through harmony we have to work together for the good of this world."

"We realize that we are all brothers and sisters and that together we must build a cleaner, more beautiful city"

"It's politically correct only to speak of those things that are subjective, only to speak of those things that you determine "work for you," they may not "work for me." We're in a prison with that. They want to break out of that prison that holds them bound. Once they know the truth – and the truth is Christ – that sets them free. And then their acts of freedom are rooted in Christ."

"Support for missionary activity, with prayer, sacrifice and material offerings is important because it helps sustain and nourish the whole Church."

"We hope to show that Bishop Expedito was a martyr in defense of morality, since as a martyr there is no need for a miracle for beatification, the final step to canonization."

"As Jesus was the leading force of evangelization to his disciples, so the Bishop must be a leading force of evangelization in his own diocese and encourage all the priests, sisters, brothers and lay people to take an active role in the mission of evangelization."

"He had proved himself a zealous pastor of souls, a wise and prudent ruler, a fearless defender of truth. He was foremost in encouraging every missionary movement, and his zeal for Christian education was one of the dominant purposes of his life."

"Without a living witness, nobody gets moved by any liturgy, pilgrimage or local devotions."

"He found the administration of his diocese a work of great difficulty, as his flock embraced people from every country in Europe."

"He soon became known for his learning, eloquence, and zealous labours."

"I do not care much what the United States says about the insecurity of other countries, because they to not distinguish themselves primarily to be "ambassadors of peace.""

"His death is a big loss for the poor and the marginalised."

"Whilst the pastoral work and responsibilities of being bishop and priest in twenty-first century Ireland are both challenging and complex, it is nonetheless a deeply rewarding vocation for anyone called to follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ."

"The territory is more than the land itself, a relationship that is built where you live, where their ancestors lived, where they grew up and where families are formed."

"Catholic Journalism in Australia had a long and thorny road to travel before it reached assured success."

"The record of his administration shows a character entirely disinterested and unselfish united to a poverty truly apostolic."

"A wise ruler, a devout priest, and notable for his practical work."

"At first the Mangamuka natives seemed inclined to expel "the Papists" and destroy their crucifixes and images. Ultimately, however, they were brought to kindlier dispositions, more probably as the result of Bishop Pompallier's reasonings."

"Prioritize dispelling ignorance: the root cause of poverty."

"We don't have issues with other faiths in the locality. Some people are trying to create problems."

"Many elements of the African culture are falling, following the, impact with so-called advanced modernity. They will continue to be unconfoundable elements of the African soul which will remain, and will be the basis for encounter with faith in Christ."

"He has founded new parishes, aided struggling ones, reorganised the parochial school system, provided for the orphans and promoted all good works."

"We begin by acknowledging one another's humanity, we begin by getting to know one another as human beings well before we move on to talking about history and theology."

"Care for the salvation of souls cannot be separated from the commitment to safeguard the health of bodies."

"I am satisfied with the way I have responded to the call of God. There is difficulty involved in it because you see all these material things around you and you want to be involved in material things but I feel as though that I am blest in the sense that I have values that are still admired by people and that has guided me in my life."

"Both for the quality of leadership he offered, and also for some of the things he was able to achieve, I think Bishop Martin will long be remembered for making a significant inroad in the leadership of the Church."