
From the Bishop

Disciples Together On the Way
During this coming year, we plan on offering weekly themes and practices to help all of us become better disciples of Jesus Christ.
Bishop Boyea's Year of the Bible
The following reflections from the bishop cover the chapters weโll be reading from the end of October through the end of November.
Are We โFully Conscious and Activeโ During Mass?
Looking back with an โend-of-the-yearโ mind-set, what have we learned?
Mission Is the Most Important Part of Realignment Process
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
Pope St. Paul VI, a great lover of Scripture, hoped for this increased usage of Scripture in the Mass.
A Scriptural Rosary
Add another layer of Scripture into your prayer life.
Communion, Participation and Mission โ Synodality!
Synodality! This is one of Pope Francisโ favorite words.
Bishop Boyea's Year of the Bible
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
It can be difficult to know where to begin. A few helpful tips for getting started.
An Exercise on Love
Letโs engage in an exercise about love.
Bishop Boyea's Year of the Bible
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
How to prayerfully read Scripture with a child.
As Catholics, We are in Communion with One Another
Welcome back to church!
The Participation of the Laity in the Prophetic Mission of Christ
What is meant by this word โprophetโ?
Using Scripture in Spiritual Warfare
When St. Paul wrote to the Ephesians, he signed off his letter with this reminder: โOur struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh,โ he says, โbut against โฆ the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.โ
Seeking New Ways to Bring Christ to Others and to Bring Others to Christ
The Vatican issued a document last summer, โThe Pastoral Conversion of the Parish Community in the Service of the Evangelizing Mission of the Church.โ
Bishopโs Year of the Bible
Bishop Boyea invites us to enter into a closer relationship with the Lord through hearing him in the words of Scripture.
The Blessing of Parents
Writing about this is a bit unusual for me, but here goes.
From death to life โ Happy Easter!
The dead one has risen!
Bishopโs Year of the Bible
Bishop Boyea invites you to join thousands of others in the diocese in our year-long reading of the Bible. Join anytime!
In the End, Everything Belongs to God
Paul's words to Timothy continue to amaze me.
Evangelize by both words and deeds
We are now well into the Bishopโs Year of the Bible, a moniker, by the way, which did not originate from me!
Bishop Boyea's Year of the Bible
During this new liturgical year, Bishop Boyea invites us to enter into a closer relationship with the Lord through hearing him in the words of Scripture.
The enduring gift of the Eucharist
We are almost 10 months into this pandemic.
Year of the Bible Begins Nov. 29
I LOVE THE BIBLE! It is not just a book or a library.