From the Bishop

Offering Yourself

“Pray, brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.”

Recall what God said to Adam: “By the sweat of your brow you shall eat bread.”

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ

From the Bishop

Planned Parenthood and other organizations have begun seeking signatures for a petition to put a serious matter on our state ballot this fall.

At Mass, We Desire the Mercy Which Is Found in Jesus

From the Bishop

The Eucharist! It is a great “thanksgiving.” Jesus’ sacrificial offering was a thanksgiving to the Father.

Bishop Boyea's Year of the Bible

From the Bishop

The following reflections from the bishop cover the chapters we’ll be reading from the end of October through the end of November.

Are We ‘Fully Conscious and Active’ During Mass?

From the Bishop

Looking back with an “end-of-the-year” mind-set, what have we learned?

Mission Is the Most Important Part of Realignment Process

From the Bishop

Well, the Realignment of Resources for Mission Committee, after a long two years of hard work, has presented to me their recommendations for our diocese.

Scripture in the Sacred Liturgy After the Second Vatican Council

From the Bishop

Pope St. Paul VI, a great lover of Scripture, hoped for this increased usage of Scripture in the Mass.

A Scriptural Rosary

From the Bishop

Add another layer of Scripture into your prayer life.

Communion, Participation and Mission – Synodality!

From the Bishop

Synodality! This is one of Pope Francis’ favorite words.

Bishop Boyea's Year of the Bible

From the Bishop

Bishop Boyea invites us to enter into a closer relationship with the Lord through hearing him in the words of Scripture.

Sharing Scripture with Children

From the Bishop

It can be difficult to know where to begin. A few helpful tips for getting started.

As Catholics, We are in Communion with One Another

From the Bishop

Welcome back to church!

Bishop Boyea's Year of the Bible

From the Bishop

Here in the middle of July, we are going to take a break from Genesis, which we have just finished, and Exodus, which we will soon start.

Pondering Scripture as a Family

From the Bishop

How to prayerfully read Scripture with a child.

Seeking New Ways to Bring Christ to Others and to Bring Others to Christ

From the Bishop

The Vatican issued a document last summer, “The Pastoral Conversion of the Parish Community in the Service of the Evangelizing Mission of the Church.”

The Participation of the Laity in the Prophetic Mission of Christ

From the Bishop

What is meant by this word “prophet”?

Using Scripture in Spiritual Warfare

From the Bishop

When St. Paul wrote to the Ephesians, he signed off his letter with this reminder: “Our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh,” he says, “but against … the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.”