This Pentecost Sunday is an especially joyful day in our beloved Diocese. Today we begin the gradual return to full participation in the life of the Church through our first weekend in Level 1 for the public celebration of Masses in a very modified manner. Although we know we still have a long way to go, it’s a joy-filled experience to finally welcome people back to celebrate the Holy Mass together.
This FREE opportunity for some “fortification” in our faith journey...begins today! There is still time to register for the Virtual Catholic Love Life Conference (online for FREE…) If your Love-Life could use a divine spark, join more than 20,000 teens, young adults, and parents who have registered for this incredible, virtual event to "fortify your home and rediscover the beauty and goodness of God's plan for human love in your life."
Bishop Bradley has announced the decision to resume the public celebration of the Holy Mass beginning on May 27, 2020 with daily Mass and in anticipation of the Feast of Pentecost on May 31, 2020. Parishes will need to be ready in order to re-open by following the diocesan "Preparation Plan." Guidelines for the Faithful will be released in the coming days.
Married? Engaged? Let your time at home work for the good, and the future of your marriage. Work on your relationship while at home. We know that being at home these days has been trying for many, and we’ve prepared this to assist, accompany and support your journey! Join us for seven weeks via Zoom. Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, starting May 19th through June 30.
May 11-17, 2020 offers a week of inspiring words and resources to help us continue to persevere and grow in the hope of Christ... Why hope? After a month of lock-down, sickness, and loss, it’s easy to despair and believe that nothing will ever be “normal” again. It’s easy to be afraid. It’s easy to lose hope. But, we are encouraged in 1 Peter 3: “Do not be afraid or terrified with fear of them, but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope.”
The TOB Virtual Conference will begin at Noon EDT on Friday, May 8 and close at midnight on May 10 Register for Free! Get access to every presentation and concert by prominent speakers and artists throughout the conference weekend!
Bishop Bradley has written a beautiful and heartfelt pastoral letter to the People of the Diocese entitled: From Darkness to Light: Hope for a new Pentecost.