Archbishop’s Pastoral Letter for October – 2019

1 October 2019 Dear Pastors, Pastoral Assistants, and Parishioners, Worldwide Mission Month This month of October has been designated by Pope Francis as an extraordinary month of Mission. The Holy Father calls on us to reflect on this reality of the Church’s identity,...

St. Joseph Parish – 100 years

Save the Date! Sunday, May 3rd, 2020 100 Years! Plan to join us as we celebrate our parish anniversary. Mass in the morning, dinner in the evening. (more details to...

Is Adolescence really a Problematic Stage?

Understanding Adolescence What is adolescence? Why adolescence is so significant to a growing person? Why it is labelled as a problematic stage of development? It is a transitional period of growth between puberty/late childhood and adult stage of a human personality,...

Easter House Blessing

“What is a house blessing? The Purpose of Easter House Blessing In the Bible, God blessed the houses of His servants for His purposes and glory (Genesis 39:5; Ezekiel 44:30). There is nothing that indicates that a ritual preceded the blessing. God simply blessed...