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'We need everyone ... on this mission’

Sharing 'creation care' on the road

Unpacking faith: Our Mother’s month

Eighth-graders share 'what Catholic school taught me'

News around the diocese: St. Charles Parish celebrates 80 years, university opening Creative Arts Complex, and more

‘We need everyone … on this mission’

Sharing ‘creation care’ on the road

Unpacking faith: Our Mother’s month

Eighth-graders share ‘what Catholic school taught me’

Latest News

Unwavering presence for immigrants

April 30, 2026

Big celebration for ‘little missionaries’

April 28, 2026

‘We are called to be one human family’

April 27, 2026

St. Michael’s takes second place nationally in Academic Decathlon

April 25, 2026

Perspective: Do we need to travel to the moon to save our home?

April 24, 2026

Women’s retreat to be held in Julian

April 23, 2026

Young adults invited to ‘Holy Happy Hour’

April 22, 2026

Diocese calls for action at Earth Day celebrations

April 21, 2026

Ministry leaders invited to day of formation

April 15, 2026

Bishops Urge Immigration Officials to Safeguard All Vulnerable Women

April 14, 2026

Cardinals reflect on Church’s opposition to Iran war, mass deportations

April 13, 2026

Pope: Sunday Eucharist is Indispensable

April 12, 2026

Vibrant event brings together young Church

April 7, 2026

Confirmation not just a ceremony, but a call

April 7, 2026

Perspective: We’re all connected in this world

April 6, 2026

‘Life must be journey seeking to follow in Jesus’ footsteps’

April 4, 2026

Perspective

Perspective: Dare to change your heart

We live in times marked by war, polarization, the fragility of institutions and the incessant flow of information that…

Perspective: Humble servant had far-reaching impact

Note: The following are excerpts from the eulogy delivered by Noreen Madden McInnes, director of the diocesan Office for…

Perspective: Love in three acts

In February, society fills up with hearts. We celebrate St. Valentine’s Day with flowers, cards and sentimental wishes. For…

Perspective: What matters most in life

We get a better, more expansive view of the landscape when we climb to a mountain’s summit. The same…

Perspective: He became one of us … and that changed everything

Cycles and repetitions have their meaning. Each winter is distinct, each day unique, each sunset reveals its own charm.…

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Parish Life

Priest brings border experience to Valley

April 3, 2026

Parish to perform Mozart’s Grand ‘Requiem’

March 5, 2026

‘Mass of Hope’ for those affected by cancer

January 22, 2026

‘Running the race and keeping the faith’

December 31, 2025

Mission to hold 49th annual Candlelight Musical Meditation

December 13, 2025

Julian parish celebrates patron saint

November 25, 2025

News around the diocese: St. Charles Parish celebrates 80 years, university opening Creative Arts Complex, and more

‘We need everyone … on this mission’

Sharing ‘creation care’ on the road

Unpacking faith: Our Mother’s month

Eighth-graders share ‘what Catholic school taught me’

Latest News

Unwavering presence for immigrants

Big celebration for ‘little missionaries’

‘We are called to be one human family’

St. Michael’s takes second place nationally in Academic Decathlon

Perspective: Do we need to travel to the moon to save our home?

Women’s retreat to be held in Julian

Young adults invited to ‘Holy Happy Hour’

Diocese calls for action at Earth Day celebrations

Ministry leaders invited to day of formation

Bishops Urge Immigration Officials to Safeguard All Vulnerable Women

Cardinals reflect on Church’s opposition to Iran war, mass deportations

Pope: Sunday Eucharist is Indispensable

Vibrant event brings together young Church

Confirmation not just a ceremony, but a call

Perspective: We’re all connected in this world

‘Life must be journey seeking to follow in Jesus’ footsteps’

Perspective

Perspective: Dare to change your heart

Perspective: Humble servant had far-reaching impact

Perspective: Love in three acts

Perspective: What matters most in life

Perspective: He became one of us … and that changed everything

Parish Life

Priest brings border experience to Valley

Parish to perform Mozart’s Grand ‘Requiem’

‘Mass of Hope’ for those affected by cancer

‘Running the race and keeping the faith’

Mission to hold 49th annual Candlelight Musical Meditation

Julian parish celebrates patron saint

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