‘Part of one human family’ From Bishop Raica Jul 8, 2022 The very name of Catholic richly implies a gathering of people from everywhere – every language. Read More
‘Without You, O Christ, I cannot live!’ From Bishop Raica Jul 1, 2022 One of the main goals of our One Voice magazine is to share the inspiring faith stories of individuals. Read More
‘Make room for Christ’ From Bishop Raica Jun 24, 2022 Dear friends, at the outset, I wish a very blessed Father’s Day to all! Read More
‘Docility, humility, and encouragement’ From Bishop Raica Jun 17, 2022 Bishop Raica ordained Father Charles Deering to the priesthood at the Cathedral of St. Paul. Read More
‘Holy Spirit, Come to Us!’ From Bishop Raica Jun 10, 2022 I welcome those who have come from near and far to be with us today at the Cathedral of St. Paul to celebrate the great feast of Pentecost. Read More
‘Peace I Leave With You, My Peace I Give You’ From Bishop Raica May 27, 2022 Whenever we gather for Eucharist, we typically exchange a greeting of peace. Read More
‘It Will Be Your Journey and No One Else’s’ From Bishop Raica May 20, 2022 Bishop Raica celebrated the Diocesan Baccalaureate Mass for all graduating seniors in the diocese. Read More
Do We Know the Way? From Bishop Raica May 20, 2022 On the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, Bishop Raica celebrated Mass at St. Rose Academy in Birmingham. Read More
The courage to listen and follow - Good Shepherd Sunday From Bishop Raica May 8, 2022 Dear friends, again, I welcome all those who come to the cathedral ... Read More
A Life Lived to the Full From Bishop Raica May 1, 2022 There is always a lot of excitement in the diocese whenever there is an ordination to the priesthood or diaconate. Read More
"Do you love Me" From Bishop Raica May 1, 2022 Dear friends, the readings the Church puts before us recall again t... Read More
‘My Lord and My God!’ From Bishop Raica Apr 29, 2022 My friends, growing up, it was not uncommon for us to have nicknames. Read More
‘Do the Will of God From the Heart’ From Bishop Raica Apr 29, 2022 It is always a distinct honor for me to preside at the deacon ordinations here at St. Bernard Abbey. Read More
‘His Mercy Endures Forever!’ From Bishop Raica Apr 29, 2022 We welcome all to the feast of God’s mercy given us by Christ who is risen – truly risen – from the dead. Read More
‘By Your Holy Cross, You Have Redeemed the World’ From Bishop Raica Apr 22, 2022 The Stations of the Cross in our diocese recalled the “depths of Christ’s love for us.” Read More
‘Hope for Our Troubled and Confused Times’ From Bishop Raica Apr 22, 2022 It is my immense joy to echo the same message that the women who found the tomb empty and later encountered Him early that Easter morning. Read More
‘The Lamb of Sacrifice for Our Salvation’ From Bishop Raica Apr 22, 2022 We come together as a Church family to commemorate the institution of the Eucharist. Read More
A ‘Three-Legged Stool’ of Ministry From Bishop Raica Apr 15, 2022 The Chrism Mass is a splendid opportunity to renew collectively our commitment to ministry. Read More
‘Blessed Is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord’ From Bishop Raica Apr 15, 2022 On this Palm Sunday, we recall the journey of our Lord to Jerusalem. Read More
‘Untie Him and Let Him Go’ From Bishop Raica Apr 7, 2022 Today, we turn our attention to the third part of this liturgical tryptic – the man Lazarus, who was raised from the dead by Jesus. Read More
Solemn Act of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine From Bishop Raica Apr 1, 2022 Our Holy Father, in response to numerous requests by the people of God, desires to entrust the nations at war to the special care of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Read More
Rejoice and Become a New and Refreshing Witness of Hope, Light, and Life From Bishop Raica Apr 1, 2022 The fourth Sunday of Lent, is also known as Laetare Sunday (or “Rejoice” Sunday). Read More
‘Rejoice in Hope’ From Bishop Raica Apr 1, 2022 We commemorate the Solemnity of the Annunciation of our Blessed Mother. You remember that this is the moment when the Archangel Gabriel visited. Read More
‘The Living Water That Jesus Came to Give’ From Bishop Raica Mar 25, 2022 My friends, on Ash Wednesday, we considered our mortality. We were reminded that with all our earthly success in this life, we are but mere dust. Read More
Heritage Offers Resolve to Move Forward From Bishop Raica Mar 25, 2022 Our prayers continue in earnest for the families and those impacted by the Russian – Ukraine war. Read More