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By Brant Pitre, PhD.  One of the most common questions asked during Liturgical and Sacramental catechesis is this: “Why do Catholics do that?” In other words, what are the roots of [...]

Two weeks ago, the Diocese offered a youth retreat for high school and middle school youth. The retreat was a much needed avenue for the youth to renew their faith, especially with everything [...]

As we prepare to, hopefully, re-open our parish office starting Tuesday, September 7, I would like to present to you now those who comprise our parish staff and give you the scope of their [...]

This weekend, we begin to journey with St. John’s gospel. For the next few weeks, you and I will be hearing from what biblical scholars refer to as the “Bread of Life” discourse.  One of the [...]

“At the Last Supper, on the night Jesus was betrayed, our Savior instituted the Eucharistic sacrifice of His Body and Blood. This He did in order to perpetuate the sacrifice of the cross [...]

Remaining socially active and engaged in meaningful activity is a cornerstone of aging well. While many older adults lead purposeful and socially active lives, for some, changes in life [...]

Pope Francis has decided to institute a Church-wide celebration of a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on the fourth Sunday of July. Beginning this year on Sunday, July 25, 2021, it has [...]

Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the “sacraments of Christian initiation,” whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the [...]

Several weeks ago, a few members of our parish and school staff along with finance council members did an assessment of our facilities. This is to comply with the diocesan guidelines that each [...]

For some of you would know it as CCD or Catechism it is the same thing! The term “faith formation” is sometimes used as a synonym for Christian education classes (which many still call “Sunday [...]