On June 6, the Archdiocese of St. Louis welcomed nine men to the permanent diaconate. They were ordained by Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, who encouraged them to serve others with joy. Story: stlouisreview.com/story/nine…
📷️: Jacob Wiegand
On June 7, the St. Charles Lwanga Center honored Zoë Coffman with the Leon Henderson Award at its annual Testimonial Dinner. Now a social worker and aspiring birth doula, Zoë's values took shape at St. Alphonsus Liguori “Rock” Church in St. Louis. stlouisreview.com/story/st-c…
“Misplaced kindness” is a good description of contemporary culture, which tells us: “You’re basically good. So, if you follow your desires, everything will turn out OK.” However, Jesus tells us: You need to die to self and be configured to me.
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On May 31, the feast of the Visitation, members of St. Gabriel Parish held a Marian procession along the St. Louis Hills neighborhood, with associate pastor Father Robert Lawson leading nearly 100 parishioners. Read more: stlouisreview.com/story/st-g…
📷️: Jerry Naunheim Jr.
The Rosary has emerged as the most universal and accessible personal prayer for the faithful seeking to enter the mysteries of Jesus’ life. So pray the Rosary! Contemplate the mysteries, and you will be filled with the power of Christ.
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The annual Souls and Goals soccer match returned on May 28 to celebrate vocations. Organized by the archdiocesan Office of Vocations, the event featured priests, deacons, seminarians, and high school students on two teams.
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Jesus promised that those who consume His Body and Blood will have eternal life. Why, then, is there so much fear and anxiety about the future? The solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Corpus Christi, should be an awakening. stlouisreview.com/story/sund…
Faithful followed the Eucharist in a Corpus Christi procession around the grounds of the Gateway Arch on Sunday in downtown St. Louis. More to come at stlouisreview.com.
📷: Jacob Wiegand
Nine men were ordained as permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of St. Louis by Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski on Saturday at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis.
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📷: Jacob Wiegand
On Saturday, June 6, Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski will ordain nine men as permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of St. Louis at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis. Learn more: stlouisreview.com/story/nine…
Portraits by Jacob Wiegand.
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage marked its first full weekend in the Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina, following its May 24 kickoff in St. Augustine, Florida. The pilgrimage will conclude in Philadelphia during the U.S. 250th birthday celebration.
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As Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozansk reflected on Pope Leo XVI’s new encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” he said the pope is asking us to consider the moral questions of what it means to be human in a digital age. Read Archbishop Rozanski's full reflection: stlouisreview.com/story/arch…
Continuing his series on “Sacrosanctum Concilium" on June 3, Pope Leo XIV reflected on the role of rites, signs and symbols in Catholic worship during his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square. Read the pope's message: stlouisreview.com/story/pope…
Following recent clergy appointments, have you wondered how priests are assigned? Careful planning and open conversations are a large part of priest assignments in our archdiocese. Father John Brockland, episcopal vicar for clergy, discusses this process. stlouisreview.com/story/how-…
Every baptized Catholic is marked as priest, prophet and king. In addition to this common priesthood, there’s another path to participate in the mission of Christ in a particular way: the ministry conferred by the sacrament of holy orders.
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How do we recruit more priests and religious? Vocations involve an intersection between God’s invitation and our free will. God has a plan for you and your loved ones. Are you willing to listen to His call and prioritize His plan over your own?
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St. Louis Catholic Academy welcomed a large group of young people into the Church on Pentecost Sunday. 11 students received the sacraments of initiation at St. Josephine Bakhita Parish on May 24. Read more: stlouisreview.com/story/st-l…
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On this solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, we have placed before us the three persons of God who are one; oneness anchored in love.
What does it mean that our existence and the existence of all things emanate from the love of the Trinity?
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Priests bring Christ into the world in a special way — especially in the Eucharist and in the confessional. I know that priesthood demands sacrifice and strength. So does every Christian life! But let’s give thanks to God for the priesthood.
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Each month, the St. Ambrose youth group hosts a children’s adoration specifically designed to let the little children come to Him. For upcoming dates, visit stambroseonthehill.com or the parish’s Facebook. Read the full story: stlouisreview.com/story/chil…
📷️: Jacob Wiegand