Bishop Raica releases decree in anticipation of consecration of the nation
Dear Pastors, Religious Superiors, Other Parish Administrators and ...
From the Bishop
‘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.”
‘The Risen Christ appears where His disciples dare to go’
My sisters and brothers, on behalf of Bishop Baker, Father Jerabek,...
‘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...
‘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...
‘The grace and peace of Christ at work among us’
Bishop Raica looks back at 2025: An Annual Report overview
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.
‘Now is the acceptable time’
My sisters and brothers, welcome to the Cathedral of St. Paul, our ...
‘Thanks, Abbot Marcus Voss’
Thanks, Abbot Marcus Voss, O.S.B.!
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‘The tomb is empty, but the place is full’
Brothers and sisters in Christ, King Solomon gives voice today to a...
Allow the Word to shape your heart
My sisters and brothers in Christ, my dear candidates for the perma...
The joyful season of Lent
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, grace and peace to you. The...
‘A joyful contradiction to the logic of the world’
Brothers and sisters in Christ, once again, a warm welcome on this ...
‘May your lamps burn brightly’
My dear brother deacons, and you, their spouses and companions in v...
‘Learning how to live as children of the light’
My dear young friends, students from our Catholic schools across th...
A hidden life of hope
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today is a holy and memorable ...
Accompanying souls and cultivating the liturgical arts
Brothers and sisters in Christ, and in a particular way, my dear si...
Education: An anchor for hope that does not disappoint
Enrollment is up, enthusiasm is growing, and we are seeing new opportunities to expand the reach of our mission to “teach all nations.”