June 26, 2026 by frbillnicholas IS AMERICA A RELIGIOUS NATION? Celebrating 250 Years of Religious FreedomWhat is “Separation of Church and State” in the American Context?
June 19, 2026 by frbillnicholas AMERICA’S 250th ANNIVERSARY Reparations for Slavery & Abolishing the Electoral College Fr. Bill discusses two hot and divisive issues that are being discussed in the social and political arena as the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Independence – Reparations for Slavery and the Abolition of the Electoral College in Presidential Elections. This is particularly important for our nation as it prepares to engage in another hotly contested mid-term election cycle.
October 22, 2023 by frbillnicholas “SEPARATION OF CHURCH & STATE” – Rendering Unto Caesar Homily – 29th Sunday of the Year – AMatthew 22:15-21 The United States has a particular approach to the “Separation of Church and State”. Fr. Bill explains how this country understands this doctrine, how it was incorporated into the nation’s Founding, how we get it wrong today, and how it perfectly expresses Jesus’ admonition to “render to Caesar…”
April 14, 2023 by frbillnicholas DEFENDING OUR FIRST FREEDOM – Freedom of Religion Fr. Bill talks about Freedom of Religion, what it means, how it is protected in our Constitution, how it is threatened and what we must do to protect it against the assault it faces today.