All Saints’ Day: A day to realize our call to be saints
My sisters and brothers, one of my more memorable experiences is of...
From the Bishop
‘A hundred-fold in this life and eternal life in the next’
Dear sisters and brothers, it is my great joy to be here once again...
A unique and intentional witness
I pray that the unique witness of our rural parishes may enable us to grow in the love that God has for us.
Spread the Good News, share what you have, love one another
Dear sisters and brothers – and Father Ward – we gather this evenin...
Diocese holds a day of liturgical formation
My sisters and brothers, it is a great joy for me to be with this m...
‘The Kingdom of God is at hand for you’
Dear brothers, I am most grateful for this opportunity to be with y...
A mission of hope
My sisters and brothers, welcome to this Mass today as we gather on...
‘Faith and persistence’
On Aug. 9, Bishop Raica celebrated Mass at the Our Lady of the Ange...
‘A milestone of God’s grace’
On Sept. 8, Bishop Raica celebrated Mass at the Our Lady of the Ang...
‘This is it! I have found what I am looking for’
On Aug. 22, Bishop Raica celebrated Mass at Casa Maria Retreat Hous...
More than a mere token or memory
One of the greatest memories I have as a child was when I received my First Holy Communion.
‘You are the present’
Dear sisters and brothers, our young Catholic Christians play a vital role in the life of the Church today.
‘He must increase, I must decrease’
Diocese of Birmingham welcomes new priest.
‘Here I am, Lord! Send me!’
Vocations are a “call” from the Lord to be or do something for the mission of the Good News.
Rejoice Sunday
Bishop Raica marks Laetare Sunday at the Cathedral of St. Paul.
‘A mission built on the bond of unity’
On Tuesday of Holy Week, priests of the diocese gathered at the cathedral for the Chrism Mass.
‘The Word became flesh here’
Bishop Raica travels to Decatur to dedicate Chapel of St. Joseph.
‘Walk with the Lord …’
On Palm Sunday, Bishop Raica begins Holy Week with Mass at the cathedral.
‘It is good to be here!’
The Catholic community in Moulton celebrates new chapel.
The Consolation of the Church Made Manifest
Many parishes pray for the sick in a variety of ways.
Bishop Raica grants dispensation for St. Patrick's Day 2023
Those who use this dispensation are to undertake another penance, sacrifice, or pious work.
‘Without You, O Christ, I am a finished person’
'Remember you are dust and unto dust you shall return.'
Catholic Schools Week 2023
Catholic Schools Week: a time to motivate faith, excellence, and service.
Salt and light
'You are the salt of the earth.You are the light of the world.'