We’re free from Roe…but only if truth and charity prevail
St. Paul reminds us, "For freedom Christ has set us free." But freedom needs truth and charity.
Fr. Patrick Briscoe, OP
A native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Father Patrick joined the Order of Preachers in 2010. Following his ordination to the priesthood, he was assigned in Providence, Rhode Island. Father Patrick served as a chaplain and instructor of theology at Providence College and as a parish priest at St. Pius V Church. Formerly Editor-in-Chief of Aleteia, he is a host of the podcast Godsplaining, and co-author of Saint Dominic’s Way of Life: A Path to Knowing and Loving God.
Latest articles by Fr. Patrick Briscoe, OP
Join Aleteia on an extraordinary pilgrimage through France
Experience the Catholic wonders of France on the pilgrimage of a lifetime this fall.
With free speech comes responsibility
Does Catholic social teaching have something to say about the Twitter buyout?
Need inspiration? Look to these 7 quotes from Pope Francis’ recent trip to Malta
These inspirational quotes from Pope Francis will shine the lights of joy and hope in even the darkest of days ...
Pope warns of ‘shipwreck of civilization’ from Malta
"Shipwreck is something that thousands of men, women and children have experienced in the Mediterranean in recent years. [...] Yet in these events we see another kind of shipwreck taking place: the shipwreck of civilization, which threatens not only migrants but us all."
7 Ways you can participate in the consecration of Russia and Ukraine
Pope Francis has invited Catholics from around the world to join him in consecrating Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Friday, March 25.
No such thing as a “just war”?
Speaking to the Patriarch of Moscow, Pope Francis denounces the war in Ukraine and wonders if today war can ever be "just."
Meet the Dominican seminarian who’s hosted 108 Ukrainian refugees in Krakow
Brother Andrzej Mońka, a Dominican seminarian in Krakow, received permission to house refugees at the priory. "This isn't a normal time. We won't be doing this for years. But this is a war. It's just the Gospel,” he explains.
These American medics met on Facebook and decided to go to Ukraine: Fr. Patrick Briscoe reports from Poland
“The way we all came together, and maybe this is just the Catholic in me talking,” says Ryan Chocholek, “it seems like it’s just God’s will.”
“I was a stranger and you invited me in”: Fr. Patrick Briscoe reports from Poland
To people who are asking,"Where is the Church?" the answer is: welcoming and giving aid to Ukrainian refugees.
The gift of World Youth Day 2016: Fr. Patrick Briscoe reports from Poland
The message of mercy communicated six years ago is being put into action as the country mobilizes to help Ukrainians.
Solving the truck problem: Fr. Patrick Briscoe reports from Poland
The Knights of Columbus are busy securing warehouse space and trucks to transport much needed supplies to Ukraine.
Driving refugees to Krakow: Fr. Patrick Briscoe reports from Poland
Two Dominican priests from the United States joined a squad of officially sanctioned drivers.
After 12 days spent in the cold, a warm tent: Fr. Briscoe reports from Poland
One family arrived with the grandmother in tears after over a week spent in the freezing cold outside Kyiv. The heated aid station set up by the Knights of Columbus provided a warm welcome to Poland.
Trucks and Caritas: Fr. Patrick Briscoe reports from Poland
Ukrainian and Polish volunteers prepare to distribute much needed supplies for refugees in an effort that recalls great acts of charity in Poland's proud history.
Arrival in Warsaw: Fr. Patrick Briscoe reports from Poland
Aleteia's Editor in Chief, Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, is in Poland, reporting on the efforts of the Knights of Columbus as they assist and welcome those in need as the crisis in Ukraine continues.
Pray to the Mother of God for Ukraine
As escalations continue in Ukraine, let us pray to the Virgin Mary and ask that her intercession may bring peace.
Words matter; especially the words of the sacraments
After WWII, Catholic intellectual Josef Pieper had significant things to say about language and its abuse.
If Jesus isn’t God, he must be a lunatic: Here’s why
CS Lewis provided a masterful line of argumentation, saying that we simply can't think of Jesus as merely a good moral teacher.
Why this ‘surprising’ stat on marriage isn’t surprising at all
Young spouses, young religious, and committed Christians of any age have this figured out.
