“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5 Rather than asking God to bless your life in the way in which you have chosen to...
“Grant [us] … the resolve to run forth to meet Christ with righteous deeds at his coming.” –Advent opening prayer by Pope Francis, November 29, 2020 Marking the beginning of a new liturgical year, Advent is the time to share the joy of Christ’s coming with all...
“In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.” –1 Thessalonians 5:18 Celebrating Gratitude Month in November gives each of us an opportunity to recognize God’s abundant blessings and to express the gratitude...
In church doctrine, the Communion of Saints is a spiritual union between the living on earth and the saints in heaven. As Catholics, we often call upon the saints, asking them to pray, or intercede, on our behalf to God. We recently had the opportunity to talk with a...
Newly ordained Fathers Seth Keller, Michael Fulton and Frank Brown (left to right on carpet) bow for the final blessing from Bishop Robert Brennan at the end of Mass on Saturday, June 13 at St. Joseph Cathedral. The diocesan ordination was delayed for three weeks from...
Today (6/10/20) three transitional deacons of the Diocese participated in an all-day “new priests orientation” facilitated by Fr. Michael Lumpe, diocesan Vicar for Priests. They began the day with Mass and breakfast with Bishop Brennan. During the Mass the...
