We learned a lot about ourselves throughout COVID-19. As individuals, we had to rethink how we did just about everything in our day-to-day lives. Some would say we used to zoom back and forth from place to place before we were forced to actually do nothing but Zoom from place to place. As a Church, we had to examine many things, including how we could improve communication between the Church and parishioners. The Diocese of Biloxi is improving operations and communication thanks to a new partnership with Gabriel Software.
Jennifer Williams began her work in the Diocese of Biloxi on a part-time basis while working on a Bachelor of Science in Social Ministry. Shortly after graduation, she began working full time at the Catholic Charities of South Mississippi (CCSM), and due in part to the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina on the diocese, she was thrust into a leadership role.
Wake Up! from Catholic Community Radio interviewed Bishop Kihneman today. We encourage you to listen in and hear the bishop's heart about our diocese, COVID-19, his crest and on the document Missio Nostra! Bishop's Interview starts at the minute mark 15:57 on May 20, 2021.
Considering our current circumstances and Centers for Disease Control guidance, it now seems reasonable to withdraw the remaining dispensation from the obligation to personally participate in the celebration of Mass. Effective on the Vigil of Pentecost, May 22, 2021, the obligation to assist at Holy Mass resumes as it was prior to the pandemic.
by Bishop Louis F. Kihneman III - Bishop of Biloxi
Jesús estableció la Iglesia Católica para evangelizar, y nos encarga hacer discípulos de todas las naciones, bautizarlos, enseñandoles todo lo que nos manda y confiar en que Él está siempre con nosotros. Vivir esta Gran Comisión de Jesús es tanto personal como comunitario. Cada uno de nosotros está llamado personalmente no solo a dar testimonio de nuestra fe, sino también a acompañar a otros en la fe. Cada una de nuestras parroquias, familias, escuelas y ministerios tienen la misma misión, y ésta debe fomentarse cada vez que la comunidad se reúne.
by Bishop Louis F. Kihneman III - Bishop of Biloxi
Jesus established the Catholic Church to evangelize, and he commissions us to make disciples of all nations, to baptize them, to teach all he commands us, and to trust that he is with us always. Living out this Great Commission of Jesus is both personal and communal. Each of us is called personally not only to witness to our faith but also to accompany others in faith. Each of our parishes, families, schools, and ministries have the same mission, and it should be fostered each time the community comes together.
You are Invited to join Bishop Louis F. Kihneman of the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi, on His Official Diocesan Pilgrimage to Medjugorje October 5-13, 2021 to celebrate the 40th Anniversary Year of Our Lady’s Apparitions!