Browsing the 2023 archive of Parish Happenings
Bishop O’Connell elected chair of the USCCB’s Committee on Catholic Education
Posted by Dn Bill Zapcic on 11/14/23
“I am humbled by the support of my brother bishops and I hope and pray I can be of service to the Church and its educational mission.”
So said Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., upon learning that he was elected chair of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ ... Read More »
RCIA Classes underway for all who want to become Catholic
Posted by Dn Bill Zapcic on 10/02/23
All women and men interested in becoming Catholic or those who were baptized Catholic but have not received all their sacraments are invited to attend classes in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.
Classes started Monday, October 2, 2023, at 7 p.m. at the Church of St. Anselm. ... Read More »
Synod Update: Read the Report and Voting, and learn what it means
Posted by Dn Bill Zapcic on 4/13/23
VATICAN CITY -- A report summarizing discussions at the assembly of the Synod of Bishops said the church may need more welcoming pastoral approaches, especially to people who feel excluded, but also acknowledged fears of betraying traditional church teachings and practices.
Among the topics addressed in the report were ... Read More »