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Diocese names JPII principal as associate superintendent of Catholic schools
St. John Paul II Catholic High School (JPII) Principal Dr. Jeremiah Russell has been named associate superintendent for Catholic schools of the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama. He will continue to le...
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
Seminarians in the configuration stage of formation at the Pontifical College Jo...
Longtime deacon passes away at age 86
Deacon William Edward Hanks, Jr., 86, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 3. He was born...
History-making school opens doors to new chapter
Your Life
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
We learn so much about how loving God is and how He will always love us, but why does He permanently condemn people to hell?
Questions from high school students about faith
Your Faith
‘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.
Strange! … that odor of sanctity
I wanted very early to be a priest like Father George. He was distinctly German in accent, but he smoked a cigar all day.