‘Let’s get back to the basics’
Here are my thoughts as we contemplate the gift of St. Francis of Assisi in the life of the Church:
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From the Bishop
Commemoration of Father James E. Coyle
My brothers and sisters, every year on this date, two flames meet o...
‘Jesus is here with us!’
My dear brothers and sisters, I am so very pleased to be here...
‘Another joyful “yes” to the Lord’
My brothers and sisters, today is a day of great joy for our dioces...
‘Welcome, Abbot Brendan!'
On behalf of the entire Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama, I joyfull...
‘Happy anniversary, America!’
My sisters and brothers, as a nation, we will celebrate our 250th a...
The Jubilee Year of St. Francis
May his example renew our diocesan Church
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‘Go forth and become for others what Christ has first become for us’
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, this past Thursday, my brot...
‘Anticipations’
My sisters and brothers, tonight, during these solemn vespers, we g...
‘Embarking on a journey that is full of hope and full of inexpressible joy’
Dear brothers and sisters, it is fitting to give immense gratitude ...
Bishop Raica releases decree in anticipation of consecration of the nation
Dear Pastors, Religious Superiors, Other Parish Administrators and ...
‘Give God permission to call you’
Allow me to share some of my thoughts about this theme of “vocation,” or “call to a religious or holy life.”
‘Where am I standing?’
My sisters and brothers, there is a kind of silence that falls over...
‘Let us rejoice and be glad!’
My sisters and brother in the Risen Christ, this is the day the Lor...
‘Three extraordinary incomparable gifts’
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, tonight, the Church gathers...
Bishop Raica’s Easter message
My sisters and brothers throughout the Diocese of Birmingham, Happy...
‘The Risen Christ appears where His disciples dare to go’
My sisters and brothers, on behalf of Bishop Baker, Father Jerabek,...
‘Even when we are tempted to hand Him over, He never hands us over’
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, along with Bishop Baker, Fathe...
‘Christ is the “oil of gladness” for a waiting world’
Brothers and sisters in Christ, on this magnificent morning, the en...
Temperance: Strength under control
My brothers—fathers and sons- thank you, Doug (Bayley) and your tea...
‘I want you to follow Me in freedom’
My sisters and brothers, welcome! I’m so glad to be here with you a...
‘Lord, it is good that we are here’
My dear sisters and brothers, we’re already in the throes of our Le...
We are all charged to radiate God’s love
Every fall and spring, the Bishops of the United States gather together to discuss a variety of issues for the good of the Church in our nation.
‘The grace and peace of Christ at work among us’
Bishop Raica looks back at 2025: An Annual Report overview
‘Now is the acceptable time’
My sisters and brothers, welcome to the Cathedral of St. Paul, our ...