The first full week of November every year, the Church in the United States celebrates National Vocations Awareness Week.

We learn so much about how loving God is and how He will always love us, but why does He permanently condemn people to hell?

I wanted very early to be a priest like Father George. He was distinctly German in accent, but he smoked a cigar all day.

Adoration around the diocese

A Holy Year of the forgiveness of sin, conversion and joyful celebration

‘Do I need to feel something when I consume the Eucharist?’

When the Lord created the world, its continued existence was ensured by His plan.

My daily prayer became, "Lord, what is Your will for my life? And how can I help others come to know and love God?"

Resources provided by the diocese Tribunal to compile FAQs and commonly-used terms to help the faithful regarding annulments. 

Honoring St. Jean Baptiste Marie Vianney by Supporting Seminarian Education

This is a great life, and it all started with a simple question: “What will your mom say when you tell her you’re going to become a priest?”

A series on the social doctrine of the Church

I am grateful that you asked this question. In fact, I’ve been pondering this for a number of years now: What do we “do” with “famous Catholics”?

Fear, whether within us or announced to others, always runs contrary to God’s word. As love increases, fear diminishes and vice versa.

Get started with a prayer routine.

“Bringing the Eucharist to the people and bringing the Word of God: that to me is the essence of the priesthood.”

A series on the social doctrine of the Church

Communion is both the source of and destiny planned for humanity.

A series on the social doctrine of the Church

I felt the call to the priesthood at the early age of 8.

The catechism (1421) states that Jesus willed his Church to continue his mission of healing and salvation through the power of the Holy Spirit.

A series on the social doctrine of the Church

One of the misunderstandings about the Mass by some is that the Mass is primarily a “communion service,” along with the reading of the Scriptures.

I have been trying to pray more regularly, but I keep getting so distracted. It is really frustrating. What am I doing wrong?

Whom are you looking for? This was one of the questions posed by our Risen Lord to Mary Magdalene as she stood outside His empty tomb.