As Christians, we’ve been given a sneak peek of where this most miraculous story leads. Reset your expectations this Advent and see what happens when you await the Lord with an open heart.

Why do we pray for the sick?

When Charles Dickens published A Christmas Carol in December of 1843, the import...

This tight-knit group takes care of their parish and each other

Each experience is unique - be ready to share yours.

Dear Father Joe: I know we’re supposed to thank God, but some days I don’t feel a lot of gratitude. How do I feel thankful when I’m not?

As a retired chief accounting officer, she knows the value of robust bookkeeping.

He was instrumental in spreading Christianity to rural areas of Western Europe.

I just finished my second dive into the Reddit AMA world. One of the most p...

Dear Father Joe: My dog died and my priest told me that pets don’t go to heaven....

“I hope the people I transport gain a better understanding of God’s purpose through the services we provide,” explains Gary Kinneer. “Hopefully it brings them closer to God.”

Holy orders, or the sacrament of apostolic ministry, is the sacramental act that...

A timeline of the sacrament from the Old Testament to today.

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” (Mt 16:24) These are challenging words from Jesus. They cut to the heart and demand a response.

Feast day: Sept. 27 Patron of all Charitable Societies In the late sixteen...

Feast Day Sept. 3 As we approach the beginning of a new school year, we turn ...

Marriage is more than just a natural institution – God is its author and it has ...

Jill discovered her own call and vocation, now she prays for others to realize their own.

Dear Father Joe: I’ve read a lot of talk online that, according to a recent stud...

“Rejoice in the Lord always, again I will say, Rejoice.

As we continue our diocesan Year of Prayer, let us recommit to our goal of disce...

Pope Benedict XVI once said, "...the faith is not a theory, a philosophy, or ide...

Dear Father Joe: My wife and I have children approaching “that age,” and we wond...

Anyone who’s played sports, pursued music or developed a new personal skill or trait has probably heard it said, “If you’re not getting better, you’re getting worse!”