After the 6,000 mile National Eucharistic Pilgrimage across the United States, the National Eucharistic Congress hosted 60,000 Catholics in Indianapolis. This great gathering in faith, with moving witness from hundreds of speakers, and overnight Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, brought faithful to their knees in prayer and thanksgiving. Relive this great event that took place…
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Papal Prayer Intention for the month of July: For the pastoral care of the sick
We pray that the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick confer to those who receive it and their loved ones the power of the Lord and become ever more a visible sign of compassion and hope for all.
The July dedication to the Most Precious Blood of Christ
This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins Matthew 26:28 Read the history of this dedication of the month of July to the Most Precious Blood of Christ here, and offer the merits of Christ’s Sacrifice for graces to be poured out upon your family…
Bishop Christian Riesbeck, CC’s Pastoral Letter on the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus – “Make my heart like unto Thine”
Bishop Christian Riesbeck, CC offers a reflection on the rich symbolism of the image of the Sacred Heart, which serves as a road map guiding us deeper into the Love to which we are called. Jesus loves us, with His human heart. His heart, wounded with the crown of thorns, for the sake of love….
Prayerful Preparation for the Jubilee Year 2025
A Jubilee Year is a joyful time of grace, conversion, and pardon (see Leviticus 25). The Catholic Church celebrates a Jubilee Year every 25 years. The theme of 2025’s Jubilee is Pilgrims of Hope, for ‘Hope does not disappoint’ (Romans 5:5). A pilgrimage to Rome may not be possible for everyone, but for the faithful…
Celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation
Saint Michael the Archangel Parish celebrated with fifteen of our youth receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation at the 5:30PM Mass April 28, 2024, the fifth Sunday of Easter, presided by Bishop Christian Riesbeck, CC.
Closure of Our Lady of Calvary Trappist Monastery in Rogersville
The following message is being shared with the faithful at the request of Our Lady of Calvary Monastery: “This monastery, Our Lady of Calvary Abbey has officially closed, and we will gradually close this year. We want you, our friends, and faithful Christians to know this. We ask you to please respect our privacy, and…