Bishop Steven J. Raica
Most Reverend Steven J. Raica is the fifth bishop of the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama.
From Bishop Raica
‘Pilgrims of hope’
Dear sisters and brothers, this coming year, 2025, is a Jubilee year throughout the entire Church.
Election 2024: 'Your vote matters'
My sisters and brothers, grace and peace to all in our Lord, Jesus ...
‘The joy of work as catechists’
My brothers and sisters, it gives me great joy to be here at St. Ma...
‘May this good work … be brought to fulfillment’
My sisters and brothers, especially teachers and administrators fro...
‘Grieving a loss but not losing hope’
My brothers and sisters in Christ, it is my distinct honor to be he...
Giving witness to the Incarnate Word
My dear sisters and brothers, especially Sister Mary Michael, how g...
Following in His sacred footsteps
Grace and peace to you, my brothers and sisters in Christ, for God ...
‘Magnify the Lord’
My dear sisters, today our prayers commend to us an inspiration for...
Bishop Steven J. Raica releases statement regarding the shootings of September 21, 2024
A violent tragedy unfolded on the sidewalks of Birmingham this past...
‘The Lord has opened your heart’
My sisters and brothers, it is my great joy to be here at Our Lady’...
A reminder of our hope in the Lord
My sisters and brothers, thank you, Father Benny, for your kind in...
Remembering a man who looked ‘beyond’ to ‘proclaim God’s truth’
Dear sisters and brothers, welcome once again to the Cathedral of S...
The Christian Life
My sisters and brothers, grace and peace to each of you. This past ...
The Marriage Tribunal
Searching for truth and striving for the salvation of souls
‘Here I am, Lord, send me!’
My sisters and brothers, and especially Max Gallegos, again, I welc...
Come, Holy Spirit!
My sisters and brothers, welcome again to the Cathedral of St. Pau...
‘I will go, Lord, if You need me …’
It is not uncommon for me to hear the ardent hopes and desires expressed in simple form: “We need priests and religious.”
The Easter Season: ‘Christ is risen from the dead, Alleluia’
My sisters and brothers, grace and peace to you. During this Easter...
‘To whom shall we go?’
In one sense, the Passion of the Lord is beyond our understanding. ...
A day filled with great joy
Christ is Risen, He is truly Risen! My sisters and brothers, on thi...
‘Christ is here! He is alive! He is Risen!’
My sisters and brothers, with the whole Church we proclaim: “This i...
‘Love one another’
Dear sisters and brothers, tonight, we remember the Lord’s Supper d...
‘Hail Christ as our Redeemer and Lord’
My brothers and sisters in Christ, on this Passion / Palm Sunday we...
‘The light of Christ is radiant and bright today’
My sisters and brothers in Christ, every year, I look forward to th...
Holy Week and Easter 2024
All around our diocese, those in our O.C.I.A., or R.C.I.A., classes who have been preparing diligently, patiently, and prayerfully will be admitted to the Church through the font of baptism containing the newly blessed water.