Beginning on Sunday January 29th, we will celebrate Catholic Schools Week. This is a week where we honor our Catholic schools. Our Catholic schools do so much for our students and families. It is during this week that we are called to give thanks to God for the gift that Read more…
On Saturday, Jan. 14th the diocese held a Eucharistic Revival which was attended by over 200 people from parishes around our diocese. I was blessed to attend this event and have a few comments to share. Chris Carstens, Director of Sacred Worship for the Diocese, spoke at the beginning of Read more…
Recently someone, who came to make the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) asked me two questions: “Why do we retain the remaining hosts in the Tabernacle, after distributing the Holy Communion; and is it necessary to receive It? what would happen if I don’t receive It?” Well, I could not answer Read more…
Today the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Epiphany of Our Lord. It is celebrated either on January 6 or the Sunday between January 2nd and 8th. Just as we celebrate the solemnity of the birth of Jesus Christ as Christmas on December 25th, the visit of the Magi Read more…
As we begin the Year 2023, we celebrate the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Every New Year gives us yet another opportunity to give thanks for all of the ways that God has blessed us in the past year and to look forward with hope for all the blessings Read more…