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Faith-Filled Fresh Starts: A New School Year

Posted on August 22, 2024 in: School News, Reflections

As the leaves begin to turn and the air carries a hint of autumn, a new school year begins, brimming with promise and potential. This is a time of fresh starts, new notebooks, sharpened pencils, and the anticipation of what lies ahead. For parents and students of all ages, it can be an opportunity t...

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The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: A Glimpse of Heaven

Posted on August 13, 2024 in: Reflections

As the summer sun begins its gentle descent into the horizon, we find ourselves approaching a day of profound significance in our Catholic faith- August 15th, the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This feast, commemorating Mary’s assumption into heaven, offers us a beautiful ...

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A Sister's Journey of Healing an Unforgiving Heart

Posted on August 04, 2024 in: Reflections

It was 2 a.m. by the time I arrived home from the airport. The letter was waiting for me. The return address told me I should wait until morning to open it, but curiosity ignored my instincts. Reading it, anger rose in my stomach and my heart began to race. I knew one day the letter would arrive....

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Experiencing God’s Beauty Cross-Country

Posted on August 01, 2024 in: Reflections

Editors note: Mary-Jo McLaughlin, Catholic Family Services Coordinator for the Diocese, and her husband, Pat are on a cross-country camping trip this summer. Here she shares some of the beauty and experiences the couple has encountered thus far. Greetings from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula alo...

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Into the Silence: Spiritual Retreats

Posted on July 24, 2024 in: Reflections

The Latin word retiro exemplifies what a spiritual retreat should be, it means “I withdraw.” A spiritual retreat is a period of time spent dedicated to prayer and penance, with the aim of drawing closer to God and striving for Christian perfection. This practice dates back to the earl...

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Bishop's Column: Finding Joy and Balance in Leisure

Posted on July 21, 2024 in: Reflections

July/August 2024 Four County Catholic “Through leisure, man rediscovers himself and finds again his true face, his true self, created in the image and likeness of God.” – Pope John Paul II, Laborem Exercens, 1981 My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As...

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Summer Sanctuaries: Faith and Fun at Home

Posted on July 08, 2024 in: Reflections

Summer break: a time of sunlit days, endless play, and, inevitably, the echo of “I’m bored!” resounding through many homes. As Catholic parents, this season presents a beautiful opportunity to blend fun with faith, nurturing both the spirits and the imaginations of your children. H...

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Faith and Freedom: Reflections on Independence Day

Posted on June 27, 2024 in: Reflections

As the night sky explodes with vibrant fireworks and the tantalizing scents of barbecues drift through the air, Americans from every corner of the nation unite in celebration of the Fourth of July. For us, as Catholics, this day isn't just about national pride; it's a profound moment to d...

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Summer Sabbatical: Finding God in Rest

Posted on June 18, 2024 in: Reflections

As the days grow longer and the warmth of summer envelops us, many look forward to a well-deserved break from the routines and demands of everyday life. Vacations, leisurely activities, and time with family and friends become the highlights of the season. For Catholics, this season offers ...

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A Prayer for Father's Day

Posted on June 13, 2024 in: Reflections

Dear God, Thank you for loving us with your perfect heart of a father. We ask you this Father's Day and always to guide and protect the hearts of all men in fatherly roles who are striving to love with your heart and do your work. Give them pure, chaste, courageous...

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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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