‘The narrow gate’ From Bishop Raica Sep 2, 2022 It is a sobering question that an unknown person asked our Lord as He was passing through the village. Read More
‘An exciting dimension of our faith’ From Bishop Raica Sep 1, 2022 I think the statement that the youth are “the future of the Church” is a bit misguided and misses the mark. Read More
A ‘Sure Sign of Hope and Comfort’ From Bishop Raica Aug 19, 2022 Bishop Raica celebrated Mass at the Cathedral, marking the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary. Read More
‘A Mountain Top Experience’ From Bishop Raica Aug 19, 2022 “Lord, it is good that we are here!” Read More
‘The gift you have received, give as a gift’ From Bishop Raica Aug 12, 2022 The bishop commemorates secondary patron and prays for seminarians Read More
‘Come Holy Spirit, come through Mary!’ From Bishop Raica Jul 15, 2022 I am indeed honored to preside at your First Holy Profession here at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery. Read More
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
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