JAN. 13 –Forms committee to organize diocesan response to earthquake victims in Haiti 

FEB. 12 – Celebrates one-month anniversary Mass for victims of  Haitian earthquake. 

MARCH 1 – Issues pastoral letter,  “Renewing the Vision: Christ Jesus  Our Hope.” 

MAY 30 – Celebrates 40th  anniversary of Ordination Mass of Thanksgiving at St. James Cathedral Basilica 

JUNE 24 – Sends documentation to Rome to open the inquiry for the cause of canonization for former  Brooklyn pastor, Msgr. Bernard Quinn 

JULY 26-19 – Visits earthquake victims in Haiti 

OCT. 30 – Leads diocesan pilgrimage to National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C.