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Bishop designates Jubilee 2025 pilgrimage sites
As the Universal Church marks Jubilee 2025, it is a time of spiritual reconciliation and renewal for the faithful, striving to be “Pilgrims of Hope.”
St. John Paul II Catholic High School announces new president
St. John Paul II Catholic High School (JPII) recently announced the hiring of Michael C. Burke as the school's new president.
Deacons of the diocese hold annual retreat at St. Bernard Abbey
The deacons of the Diocese of Birmingham, along with their wives, gathered for their annual retreat at St. Bernard Abbey.
Group dear to bishop’s heart travels to Birmingham
Members of the National Catholic Office for the Deaf gathered for their annual conference, also known as a Pastoral Week.

Cathedral to hold Lenten Mission
Your Life

New Year Rest-olutions
In the midst of resolutions and goals while living in a nonstop world, we have to remember that we are made for rest.
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Tuscaloosa
As the year 1844 began so did St. John the Baptist Parish.
Helping hesitant kids go to confession
This article offers some tips for helping kids receive the sacrament of reconciliation, which is essential to our sainthood.
Removing a financial barrier to Catholic education
CHOOSE Act application window opens Jan. 2

Jubilee 2025
Your Faith

Bishop Raica releases statement on immigration
Having heard from people of good will from around the diocese, and as the Bishop of Birmingham in Alabama, I am deeply moved in light of recent national events to address the issue of immigration.
‘The all-embracing motherhood of Our Lady’
I realized that I had to start asking the Lord what His plan was for my life, instead of telling Him what my plan was.
