A report from Deacon Bob Griffin I again have the privilege of sharing with you a report on the activities of the Office of the Propagation of the Faith for the calendar year. The statement of activity for 2021 shows the financial activity for the year. Mission Cooperative Program. This program assigns mission parishes and…

Congratulations to Sacred Heart Center and All Saints Catholic School, both of Richmond, on being selected for the 2022 Excellence in Virginia Government Awards! The ceremony, which will be held in person at the Downtown Richmond Marriott on Tuesday, April 26, recognizes Virginians who have made noteworthy contributions to the practice of government and the…

March 4, 2022 WASHINGTON – As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace offered the following statement: “On February 24, the world watched in horror as Russia launched airstrikes and began shelling Ukraine. The death…

24 de febrero del 2022 WASHINGTON— El arzobispo José H. Gomez de Los Ángeles, presidente de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos, ha emitido una declaración sobre la situación en Ucrania: “En nombre de mis hermanos obispos, me hago eco del llamado del Santo Padre a la oración y al ayuno para poner…

February 24, 2022 WASHINGTON – Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement on Ukraine: “On behalf of my brother bishops, I echo the Holy Father’s call for prayer and fasting to end the war in Ukraine. In times of trouble, we call on…

3 de febrero del 2022 WASHINGTON – Todos los años, la Semana Nacional del Matrimonio en Estados Unidos y el Día Mundial del Matrimonio ofrecen una oportunidad para que la Iglesia Católica se enfoque y celebre la vocación por el matrimonio y la vida familiar. Este año, la Semana Nacional del Matrimonio se celebrará en…

February 3, 2022 WASHINGTON – Each year, National Marriage Week USA and World Marriage Day provide an opportunity for the Catholic Church to focus on and celebrate the vocation to marriage and family life. This year, National Marriage Week USA will be celebrated February 7-14 and World Marriage Day, which is commemorated on the second Sunday of February, will be celebrated on Sunday, February 13. The theme…

January 26, 2022 *Bishop Knestout will be celebrating Mass at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart on Tuesday, Feb. 8. Mass originally scheduled for Jan. 29 has been rescheduled due to weather. View the livestream here.  WASHINGTON – The Catholic Church will hold its annual celebration of World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life on…

“Vocation, more than our own choice, is a response to the Lord’s unmerited call.” – Pope Francis, Aug. 4, 2019 What can the faithful do to help more men in our diocese discern and recognize God’s call to the priesthood? Pray. The Office of Vocations is encouraging the faithful of our diocese to participate in…

January 25, 2022 WASHINGTON – Tensions are mounting as the United States and its NATO allies consider how best to respond to the massive build-up of Russian military forces and equipment on the border of Ukraine. In the face of these increased tensions, Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the U.S. Conference of…