Through support of MCP, the faithful become part of a legacy that transforms lives and builds faith communities one person at a time.

“Marriage is to will the good of the other. It’s to help each other get to Heaven.”

Grace is a rather pedestrian word used offhand at times, but actual grace is nothing short of magnificent.

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church’s Sensory Chapel

‘On the cross, the fountain of My mercy was opened wide by the lance for all souls-no one have I excluded!’

New school opens in Montevallo

The Catholic Schools Office set out to develop a program to support discernment in school leadership.

For Margaret Dubose, the desire to become a teacher was sparked with a simple invitation.

John Carroll renews facilities and curriculum

Called to be Voices of Hope

In 2024 the program marked a half century of ministry to undergraduate students in the diocese.

Fifteen faith-filled men completed a milestone in their journey toward ordination as permanent deacons for the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama during a Mass, celebrated by Bishop Steven J. Raica.

It is amazing to see how God’s providence has worked in my life to bring me to this point.

Priests celebrating a birthday or an ordination anniversary during May and June

During this upcoming time in the transitional diaconate, I look forward to seeing how the many theology classes are integrated into life in a parish.

I always try to remind people that discouragement is not from God. We serve the God of hope.

Our community encompasses each of our Catholic schools, with every individual within these schools contributing to the collective body.

End-of-life conversion of Richard “Papa” Whatley

Why do I support Bishop Raica’s appeal for Catholic Charities and Communities for the Diocese?

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage comes to Alabama

Pope Francis emphasized that the New Evangelization is not just an effort to reach out to those who do not know Christ or His Church.

Seminarian approaches ordination to the diaconate

The adventure of discovering the Lord’s will

The starfish story: a miniscule tale with a monumental message.

“There are so many unseen parts which play an integral role in success,” says Coach Ronald Steele.