TOKYO (CNS) — Hidilyn Diaz became the Philippines’ first Olympic gold medal winner, set an Olympic record — and thanked her friends who prayed the Miraculous Medal novena. In a virtual news conference, the 30-year-old said she also prayed the novena and wore the medal. (CNS photo/Edgard Garrido, Reuters)

Orientation for new pastors, administrators and parochial vicars was held today. Please join us in welcoming Fr. Hyginus Boboh, Fr. Alwin Samy, Fr. Emmanuel Subaar, Fr. Vincent Ajayi, Fr. Truong Trinh, Myself, Fr. Charles Arthur, Fr. Arockia Doss, Fr. Alfred Ayem and Fr. Rofinus Jas to our diocese!

Bishop's Kihneman's Decree regarding Pope Francis' Motu Proprio

Today, July 14, 2021 is the feast day for St. Kateri Tekakwitha that holds a deep personal meaning for me. When I was younger, I took the journey to discovering my confirmation saint diligently. This was back in 1999, when Wikipedia was not considered a viable source of information and we were still flipping through encyclopedias. As I was researching saints, I kept coming across the cause for canonization regarding then Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha. Yahoo (no Google back then) kept directing me to EWTN for more information about her. Since my grandma watched EWTN, I figured well that was a good enough reason to trust the source of information...

Catholics today face many obstacles to a vibrant relationship with Christ. Many are without community and lack support in their faith journey. Many do not know what they believe, and even if they do, they may not be living out their beliefs or sharing them with others. Out of a passion to combat these obstacles and help people to have the relationship with Christ they desire, Franciscan University of Steubenville has conducted extensive research and created the Discipleship Quad. A Discipleship Quad is a group of four people who journey together as disciples through weekly gatherings of fellowship, ongoing conversion, and learning. This 12-month path of accompaniment fosters growth through prayer, accountability, and authentic relationships. Learn how to be a part of a Discipleship Quad today! It's free!

Bishop Kihneman asks you to keep Pope Francis in your prayers. He is scheduled to have surgery on his colon.

God, source of all freedom, this day is bright with the memory of those that declared that life and liberty are your gift to every human being. (Read more)