Ashlie Hand


“Accidental Monasticism”

Twice this past week, different friends compared the new reality that has beset our daily life in this time of…

March 27: Urbi et Orbi Blessing by Pope Francis

All members of the faithful and other Christians are invited to participate in the special prayer of the Holy Father…

Message from Bishop Johnston

Sharing a few thoughts with you all in this time of anxiety and worry that we’re in, not only here…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) March 12 Update

All Future Updates Here Bishop Johnston mandates the following guidelines currently, in addition to those previously given, regarding Mass and…

Prayer to Mary, Health of the Sick

All Future Updates Here Bishop urges everyone to pray, and he offers this as a recommendation: O Mary, you always…

March 10 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Liturgical Guidelines

All Future Updates Here With charity to our brothers and sisters, particularly the elderly, those struggling with respiratory issues or…

The Sound of Silence

“But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in…

This is my beloved Son

In this Sunday’s readings we celebrate Jesus’ Transfiguration. “After six days” Jesus took Peter, James and John up a high…

2020 Lenten Fish Frys and Feasts

A handy map of the fish frys and Lenten feasts submitted to the Catholic Key (Feb. 21 issue). To access…

Don’t Lower the Bar

This week’s gospel, Matthew 5:38-48, contains a difficult teaching. It’s the last verse in this reading, Matthew 5:48, “You, therefore,…

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