In this Franciscan Jubilee Year, several priests decided to share a glimpse of their furry friends with the readers of the One Voice.

We are grateful for St. Francis’ intercession as we, too, seek to learn conformity to Christ!

The Franciscan roots of the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word come from Mother Mary Angelica, P.C.P.A.

Of all the orders with Franciscan roots serving the Diocese, the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration have been in existence the longest.

The Fraternity of the Poor of Jesus Christ emerged from a moment of profound spiritual inquiry in the life of Father Gilson Sobreiro de Araújo.

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

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

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!’

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

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

New school opens in Montevallo

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