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All Saints, All Souls, and the Hope of Heaven

Posted on October 30, 2025 in: Reflections

The Quiet Beauty of November November begins with a quiet beauty. The air cools, the leaves fall, and nature itself seems to pause, reminding us that all things, even life, pass through seasons. It is fitting, then, that the Church dedicates this month to remembering the faithful departed, those ...

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Faith, Family, and Ravioli — Lessons from Nané’s Kitchen

Posted on October 26, 2025 in: Reflections

As fall is now upon us, the days grow cooler, and the scent of kitchens fills the air. It is a season that draws us back to family tables, to recipes passed down through generations, and to the warmth that food and fellowship bring. Cooking becomes more than a task; it becomes a way of remembering, ...

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What I Learned and Experienced in Rome as Your Bishop

Posted on October 09, 2025 in: Reflections

I recently returned from two weeks in Rome where, with about two hundred other recently appointed bishops from around the world, we attended a school for new bishops. We were hosted at the College of Saint Paul the Apostle, a seminary where missionary priests are trained. Presentations were made by ...

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Forgive Them-A Classic from the Archives

Posted on October 03, 2025 in: Reflections

Originally published in the Winter 2023 issue of the Four County Catholic, this is an oldie but a goodie worth revisiting. It began with a misplaced homily—one that unexpectedly set ripples of grace into motion, reaching farther than anyone could have foreseen. The story that follows is a remi...

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A Flower in the Shadows: Choosing the Little Way When Life Feels Heavy

Posted on September 30, 2025 in: Reflections

On October 1, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, affectionately known as the Little Flower. She is remembered for her radiant trust in God and her “little way” of love. But behind her childlike faith was a life marked by deep suffering. Thérèse lost her mother ...

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Remembering September 11th - Mercies in Disguise

Posted on September 10, 2025 in: News, Reflections

Editor's note: The following article was originally published Sept. 10, 2023. It is republished to mark the 24th anniversary of 9/11. It highlights the very best of our shared humanity—the kindness, compassion, and generosity that transcend boundaries of faith, culture, and nationalit...

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Vacation’s over: How to get Back into the Routine with Joy and Hope

Posted on September 09, 2025 in: News, Reflections

After days of vacation this summer, many people have returned to their usual routines, leaving behind long, peaceful days and that feeling of freedom from schedules or obligations. The return to school, the early-morning rush, and the many responsibilities of work and family life can sometimes le...

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Fostering Genuine Encounters with One Another

Posted on September 04, 2025 in: School News, Reflections

Dear Friends in Catholic Education, The world in which we live is experiencing change at a pace unlike any we have known before. In many ways, it mirrors the dramatic shifts of the Industrial Revolution, when the cotton gin transformed agriculture, the telephone redefined communication, and the m...

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The Assumption of Mary: Our Mother’s Homecoming

Posted on August 12, 2025 in: News, Reflections

On August 15, the Church celebrates one of the most beautiful feasts of the liturgical year: the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This day is more than an occasion to honor Our Lady; it is a glimpse into the destiny that awaits all who live and die in Christ. Declared a Holy D...

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From the Bishop: Summer's Spiritual Renewal

Posted on July 28, 2025 in: Reflections

Shakespeare wrote that “…summer’s lease hath all too short a date…” (Sonnet, 18). Whether we’re youngsters (or teachers) enjoying a break from school, adults getting a breather from regular routines, or finding refreshment at the shore, a lake...

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Saint Patrick: "Christ Be With Me"

Posted on March 12, 2026 in: Reflections

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“Christ be with me, Christ within me” St. Patrick’s Breastplate The Church celebrates the feast day of Saint Patrick on March 17. The following prayer is attributed to Saint Patrick and has a personalized inspiration for all of us who reside in our diocese placed under his protection and reliant on his intercession. “Christ be with me, Christ within me… Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Chri...

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