Bishop Barron to Celebrate Mass for Catholic Lawmakers Before Attending Trump’s Address
Bishop Robert Barron, founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, will attend President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress at the invitation of newly elected West Virginia Congressman Riley Moore.
Ahead of the address, Bishop Barron is set to celebrate Mass for Catholic members of Congress, further underscoring the intersection of faith and governance in the nation’s capital under the Trump Administration.
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Bishop Barron expressed his appreciation on social media, stating, “I want to express my sincere gratitude to Representative Riley Moore for his kind invitation to celebrate Mass for Catholic members of Congress and to attend, as his guest, the President’s joint address. I look forward to this opportunity both as a Catholic bishop and as an avid student of American history.
Congressman Riley Moore’s Invitation
Congressman Moore, a devout Catholic, shared his excitement over hosting Bishop Barron at the event, calling it an honor. “I’m thrilled to announce that @BishopBarron—the founder of @WordOnFire—will be my guest for President Trump’s joint address to Congress on Tuesday!” Moore posted on X.
The invitation signals a moment where faith leaders continue to engage with political discourse and being a part of shaping national conversations. Bishop Barron, widely known for his evangelization efforts and media presence, has frequently spoken about the need for faith to play a role in public life.
