‘The first native-born American saint’
My dear sisters and brothers, grace and peace to you from God our F...
From the Bishop
‘Aiming for the heights”
Good morning, everyone! How absolutely delighted I am to be here to...
‘I belong to Christ!’
My dear sisters and brothers, grace and peace to God our Father and...
‘With love we serve, building a future of hope’
A letter from Bishop Raica
‘Servimos con amor construyendo un futuro de esperanza’
Carta del Obispo Raica
Back to school 2025
My dear friends, grace and peace of God, our Father, and the Lord J...
Bishop Raica releases statement and letter regarding Father Bob Sullivan
I remain deeply saddened by the events surrounding the allegations ...
Bishop Raica extends a warm welcome to Bishop Mark S. Rivituso, Archbishop-elect of Mobile
On behalf of the clergy, religious, and lay faithful of the Diocese...
The witness of young people
'A Vital Heartbeat in the Church's Mission'
‘Clothed with the towel of the servant’
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today, on the eve of the gr...
‘As summer begins to unfold …’
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, grace and peace to each of ...
‘Because you love the Church with your whole life’
My sisters and brothers in Christ, queridos hermanas y hermanos, De...
Bishop Raica releases statement on the election of Pope Leo XIV
With profound joy and heartfelt gratitude, we welcome the joyful ne...
‘With hearts full of joy and deep gratitude’
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, grace and peace to all of y...
‘The Church rejoices’
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today, the Church rejoices ...
‘To walk in the shoes of the Fisherman’
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, people of faith here in the Di...
‘Come, Holy Spirit’
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, we gather today at a sacred an...
‘Here I am, Lord, … send me!’
“What is your vocation story?” It’s a question I am frequently asked. It is asked out of curiosity to understand how God works in one’s life.
Barabbas and the true Son of the Father
My brothers and sisters, on this Good Friday, we stand at the foot ...
‘Anointed for hope, united in mission’
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, this morning, I extend a frate...
Bishop Raica releases statement on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis
It is with profound sorrow and deep reverence that the Diocese of B...
Surprised by joy
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, “This is the day the Lord h...
Gratitude and appreciation for the Eucharist and the priesthood
My sisters and brothers, tonight, we step into the Cenacle, the Upp...
‘We are witnesses of all that He did… and testify that He is the One’
My brothers and sisters, Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Allel...
Holy Week 2025
My sisters and brothers, grace and peace to each of you in our Lord...