The Cathedral of St. Paul was filled with the sound of the magnificent new organ for “The First Noel.”

My sisters and brothers, tonight, we solemnly bless the new Anna Catharine Grace Memorial Pipe Organ.

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School Boy Scout Troop 237 and Cub Scout Pack 237 hosted Breakfast with Santa.

In these final days of Advent of 2021, I am ever mindful of the great hope that the birth of Christ is for us.

Thanks to Homewood Fire Department, Santa Claus came riding in on a fire truck to greet the young students.

There is an opportunity to provide Catholic education for those in need by redirecting tax credits.

My brothers and sisters in Christ, this Sunday we rejoice that the Lord is indeed near!

Dozens of children, parents, and others attended the Birthday Party for Jesus.

Jack Burke, a junior at John Carroll Catholic High School, recently completed his first marathon.

Showing trust in God’s continued blessings, OLS parishioners bring pledge cards on Tithing Sunday.

JCCHS senior Peter Ray recently completed his Eagle Scout requirements.

Providence seemed to guide every step of the process behind Noack Organ Company’s Opus 164, the Anna Catharine Grace Memorial Pipe Organ.

Dominican Father Peter Cameron led the priests of the Diocese of Birmingham on their annual retreat.

Bishop Raica celebrated the first ever Gold Mass for scientists and engineers at the Cathedral.

Following a recent online campaign, St. Bernard Prep (SBP) exceeded its goal of $25,000.

Over 200 couples from parishes throughout the diocese gathered at the Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville for a Couples and Marriage Retreat organized by the Office of Hispanic Ministry.

On Nov. 30, Father Joseph Lubrano, pastor of St. Joseph’s, welcomed Bishop Steven Raica for the celebration of Confirmation.

Our Lady of Sorrows Church’s (OLS) parishioner and Knights of Columbus leader Clark Tucker relaxes as an American Red Cross phlebotomist draws his blood during a successful blood drive at the church on Nov. 14.

The St. John Paul II Catholic High School Board of Trustees announced Sister Tonette Sperando, O.S.B., as president.

The choirs of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Huntsville gathered for a retreat led by Francisco Carbonell, Diocesan Director of Music, on Nov. 5-6.

My sisters and brothers, we know the short season of Advent is a time of waiting and hopeful expectation.

Advent is a beautiful moment to look at our hopes and dreams just as we peer into and glimpse the expectations of the early Jewish community awaiting a Savior.

If a fickle friend is causing heartache, God will provide.

The sacred Scriptures teach us a great deal about the way God operates in the world.

He says he wants to keep his friends as well as his wife.