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Thursday, October 16, 2025

Diocese Poised to Welcome New Priest

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Bishop Mark will ordain Deacon Brian Norris to the priesthood during a Mass on May 28 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of the...

Growing in the Gift of Gratitude Through the Mystery of the...

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By Father Rich Tomkosky How we deal with the mystery of suffering is the key to growing in holiness. Because we are all sinners, we...

Cherishing and Protecting Each Human Being Made in God’s Image

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By Father Rich Tomkosky The first Sunday in October every year is “Respect Life Sunday” in the Catholic Church in America. It is a yearly...

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SCHOOLS

Father Paul Taylor, OSB, Named 18th President of Saint Vincent College

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Father Paul R. Taylor, O.S.B., Ph.D., a Benedictine monk and executive vice president, has been named the 18th president of Saint Vincent College, effective...

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KEEPING THE FAITH

A Legacy of Connecting People Through Prayer and Television

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By Tony DeGol Proclaim! Not many little boys are lucky enough to find a mentor who will still influence them later in life. David Micik found that...

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COMMENTARY

Lent As an Annual Spiritual Visitation by the Lord

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By Father Rich Tomkosky Are we willing to be directed by the Lord like Abram was at the age of 75? God intervened in his...

God is Never Outdone in Generosity

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By Father Rich Tomkosky For the next five weeks we will be hearing from the Gospel of John chapter 6, which is the definitive teaching...

Three Virtues to Help Us Grow in the Life of Holiness During Ordinary Time

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By Father Rich Tomkosky We are now in the “ordinary” time of the Church’s liturgical year until February 22nd when Lent begins this year. So...

Outdoor Living

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Column by Cindy O'Connor In the summer we spend more time outdoors than inside our homes. Popular seasonal activities include hiking, biking, swimming, kayaking, fishing...

How to Be Invited into the Divine Wedding Banquet – Rather Than Be Thrown...

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By Father Rich Tomkosky Jesus challenges us to put His Kingdom as a first priority. What is the kingdom or wedding feast that He is...

SPIRITUALITY

A Message of Hope: Turn to Mary, Undoer of Knots

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A Message by Bishop Mark Bartchak What can be more frustrating than having played baseball all afternoon in the rain with friends, and having hit...

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