Your Stories
Diocese makes new hire
On Dec. 16, the Diocese of Birmingham’s Chancery welcomed Jane Baldwin as the new Director of Catechesis and Christian Initiation. The position, which was created following a restructuring earlier thi...
Benedictine Sister Kathleen Christa Murphy goes home to the Lord
Sister Kathleen Christa Murphy, O.S.B., a Benedictine Sister of Sacred Heart Mon...
Diocese names JPII principal as associate superintendent of Catholic schools
St. John Paul II Catholic High School (JPII) Principal Dr. Jeremiah Russell has ...
Deputy U.S. Surgeon General speaks at OLS School
American veterans were honored at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic (OLS) School duri...
Seminarians installed to the Ministry of Lector
Your Life
Taking inventory of our interior life
Advent is an appropriate time to take a personal inventory of one’s relationship with God and neighbor.
Jubilee 2025
A Holy Year of the forgiveness of sin, conversion and joyful celebration
Ever wondered what to get a priest for Christmas?
Many people wonder if they can or if they even should give their parish priest a Christmas card or gift.
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church
120 years ago, Polish coal miners who resided in the northern part of St. Clair County began offering their homes as places of worship.
Questions from high school students about faith
Your Faith
‘Christmas 2024’
My sisters and brothers, grace and peace to each of you and Merry Christmas. During this joyful season, I wish each of you a very blessed Christmas season this year. Preparing ourselves for the recept...
‘Pilgrims of hope’
Dear sisters and brothers, this coming year, 2025, is a Jubilee year throughout the entire Church.
Men discerning the call
The first full week of November every year, the Church in the United States celebrates National Vocations Awareness Week.
‘Grateful for the gifts we have received’
On Aug. 11, Our Lady of the Shoals Catholic Church marked its 50th anniversary with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Steven Raica.
