‘Families are essential for our church’s mission,’ says the Most Rev. Brian Dunn, Archbishop of Halifax-Yarmouth, and Chair of the Episcopal Commission for Evangelization and Catechesis. ‘They show testimony to the Gospel in everyday life through love, sacrifice, and mutual care.’ This pastoral letter outlines a Gospel approach for catechesis in the family, catechesis with…
Bishop Christian Riesbeck, CC’s Pastoral Letter on the Last Supper
In my prayer the last few days, I have been convicted to write this short letter to you. Our hearts are grieved whenever and wherever the Eucharist is blasphemed, whether that is on the world stage, in the media, by the actions of others, or even by our own actions that deny the Real Presence…
The U.S. National Eucharistic Congress
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…
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.