Kevin W. Vann

Embracing Our Inheritance

History & Biography

“It was a blessing for me when I was appointed the bishop of Fort Worth and to experience the many cultural expressions of our Catholic faith. Among these was the parish of Korean Martyrs in Hurst, Texas. This vital cultural expression of our Catholic faith certainly has expanded for me since I was appointed the bishop of Orange and have been blessed with the friendship and faith of Korean Catholics in their parish communities and celebrations: such as the Korean Thanksgiving celebration which I was privileged to celebrate and preach at last year. All of these celebrations and prayer moments have widened my cultural and faith horizons very much, and have been validated in Embracing Our Inheritance, especially when Fr. Simon Kim notes that 'Korean American Catholics can become an important contributing part of a wider Christian body and, certainly, a participating member of the Mystical Body.' As bishop of the Diocese of Orange, where Fr. Kim is member of the presbyterate, I am happy and proud to recommend his work for a thoughtful reflection and reading.”