Whenever we gather for Eucharist, we typically exchange a greeting of peace.

Bishop Raica celebrated the Diocesan Baccalaureate Mass for all graduating seniors in the diocese.

On the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, Bishop Raica celebrated Mass at St. Rose Academy in Birmingham.

Dear friends, again, I welcome all those who come to the cathedral ...

There is always a lot of excitement in the diocese whenever there is an ordination to the priesthood or diaconate.

Dear friends, the readings the Church puts before us recall again t...

It is always a distinct honor for me to preside at the deacon ordinations here at St. Bernard Abbey.

We welcome all to the feast of God’s mercy given us by Christ who is risen – truly risen – from the dead.

My friends, growing up, it was not uncommon for us to have nicknames.

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.

We come together as a Church family to commemorate the institution of the Eucharist.

The Stations of the Cross in our diocese recalled the “depths of Christ’s love for us.”

On this Palm Sunday, we recall the journey of our Lord to Jerusalem.

The Chrism Mass is a splendid opportunity to renew collectively our commitment to ministry.

Today, we turn our attention to the third part of this liturgical tryptic – the man Lazarus, who was raised from the dead by Jesus.

The fourth Sunday of Lent, is also known as Laetare Sunday (or “Rejoice” Sunday).

We commemorate the Solemnity of the Annunciation of our Blessed Mother. You remember that this is the moment when the Archangel Gabriel visited.

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.

Our prayers continue in earnest for the families and those impacted by the Russian – Ukraine war.

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.

My friends, today we are at a juncture in our faith journey as we pivot this coming Wednesday, Ash Wednesday, into our Lenten season.

Bishop Raica was the homilist for Solemn Vespers celebrated on the eve of the Episcopal ordination and installation of Bishop Jeffrey Walsh.

On this Ash Wednesday, we pray for a conversion of hearts, individually and at the highest level, to sow seeds of peace.

On Feb. 12, Bishop Raica celebrated the bilingual Diocesan Confirmation at the Cathedral of St. Paul.

“I give you a new commandment, says the Lord: love one another as I have loved you.”