Blue Mass InvitationOn behalf of the Most Reverend Robert Vasa, we extend this year’s invitation to the annual Diocesan Blue Mass. It will be held on October 13, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Eugene Cathedral. For 90 years, Catholics have celebrated a Blue Mass to honor service and offer special intentions and petitions for…
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week April 2-8, 2017 Sadly the needs of many crime victims and survivors, including some who worship in our faith community, remain unaddressed and many feel abandoned by our Church. Americans are victims of more than 20 million crimes each year, and the resulting trauma has long-lasting impact on individuals, their families and communities. This may lead to depression, hopelessness, and despair. This…
For a comparision of Republican and Democratic Issues and Platforms please go to the following websites: From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/index.cfm From Priests for Life Political Responsibility Center: http://www.priestsforlife.org/candidates/index.htm Here are links to Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship (or en Español)
Forming Consciences For Faithful Citizenship “We need to participate for the common good. Sometimes we hear: a good Catholic is not interested in politics. This is not true: good Catholics immerse themselves in politics by offering the best of themselves so that the leader can govern.” – Pope Francis, 9/16/13 Catholics Care! Catholics Vote! The…