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St. Bernard Prep opens school year with 130 students
St. Bernard Preparatory School in Cullman welcomed 130 students on Sunday, Aug. 10, marking the start of the 2025–26 academic year. Forty-nine of the students are new to the school, with 27 boarding s...
Tribunal to offer advanced advocate training
The Diocese of Birmingham’s Tribunal Office recently announced it will be offeri...
Bishop releases clergy assignments
Leave of AbsenceFather Bob Sullivan is granted a personal leave of absence from ...
‘A clear sign of hope’
With hearts full of gratitude, the Diocesan Office of Vocations invites the fait...
Longtime servant of the diocese goes home to the Lord
Your Life
Pope Leo XIV
First American Pope
St. William Catholic Church
The continued growth of St. William speaks volumes to the faithfulness of the parish’s dedicated pastors and devoted parishioners.
Requiescat in pace His Holiness Pope Francis
More than 250,000 people filled St. Peter’s Square on Saturday, April 26, to celebrate the life of Pope Francis.
Become a pilgrim of hope
Your Faith
Bishop Raica releases statement and letter regarding Father Bob Sullivan
I remain deeply saddened by the events surrounding the allegations regarding Father Bob Sullivan, a priest of our diocese. Below is my Aug. 13 letter to diocesan priests and staff members which covers...
God’s sense of humor
Many years ago, a monk in my community said that God has a sense of humor. I’m proof of that.
Which is better: Prayer or active ministry? (Don’t say both!)
The question about prayer and ministry, the discussion of the active and contemplative life, is an age-old question in the Christian life.
