Looking at effective programs that address poverty
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The 2024 Spring Plenary Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) took place June 13-15 in Louisville, Ky. Prior to…
Read MoreCelebrating Alton Franciscans, and all religious sisters, called to life of sharing God’s joy
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, This past Dec. 28 marked the 100th anniversary of the arrival of five religious sisters from Germany belonging to the Sisters of St.…
Read MoreThis Advent, begin a eucharistic revival in your heart
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, With the conclusion of our diocese’s Year of the Eucharist on Dec. 8, we now focus on bringing the Eucharistic Revival more deeply…
Read MoreCatholics throughout the world should ‘be permanently in state of mission’
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Columbus Day this year will be celebrated on Monday, Oct. 9, designated by the United States government as one of 12 federal holidays.…
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