Sep 30, 2024
It is human nature to want to be liked, and to be part of a group that we blend into seamlessly — where “safety in numbers” means we can enjoy acceptance without accountability. But to follow Jesus means we must sometimes separate ourselves from the crowd. This will not be easy, for when we choose to walk with the...
Sep 23, 2024
Most of us learn early on that more than 70 percent of the world is covered in water. It is, at times, peaceful and serene to sit by a shore and gaze out at the endless expanse of the ocean, to see this gift of God in all its beauty. At other times, however, the seas can rage, be unforgiving, toss and turn the largest...
Sep 17, 2024
On this week's episode, Bishop
Burbidge:
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Invites all to join the October 5 Golden Jubilee Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C., the final event of the diocese’s 50th anniversary celebration
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Congratulates five priests from our diocese who...
Sep 16, 2024
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is a difficult topic to discuss, especially for those affected by the suicide of a loved one. Tragically, there are more than 48,000 suicides in the United States yearly. Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death among all ages. There are three things we can — no — we
Sep 9, 2024
On this week's episode, Bishop
Burbidge:
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Reflects on the Labor Day holiday and reaffirms the importance and dignity of work
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Acclaims the Golden Jubilee Celebration on September 5 as one of the happiest days of his priesthood