Some of my fondest memories growing up,” remembers Deacon Max Gallegos, who will be ordained to the priesthood on May 31, “are of my parents when we were at adoration.”

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.

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.

A young principal’s mission to build foundations of faith

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

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

A deacon’s story of hope

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

The Eucharistic Congress was much more than a religious event; it was a deeply spiritual experience that left an indelible mark on all participants.

Knowing the Eucharist is "the source and summit" of the Christian life contributed to Steber’s decision to attend July’s National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis.

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage comes to Alabama

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

‘I assure you, as often as you did it for one of My least brothers, you did it for Me.’

How God brought one convert home

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.

How one woman exchanged her plans for those of God

The adventure of discovering the Lord’s will

Seminarian approaches ordination to the diaconate

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

All parishes have a history of their founding: some in distant memory and some in recent.

Alabama’s only Catholic Worker house marks 30 years of service.

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

St. Mary’s in Eutaw reopens it doors

A small-town principal’s story of finding Catholic education