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No matter how late you may stay out celebrating New Year’s Eve, remember that January 1st is the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. 

Scripture tells us practically nothing about the first years and the boyhood of the Child Jesus...

The Diocese is closed December 31st & January 1st.

A Child is born to us! A Son is given to us. And He will be our ruler. He will be called, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. - Psalm 89:2

"...the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home.  For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her.  She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” - Matthew 1:20-21

Join us for the Celebration of Christmas at the Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul

“The promises of the Lord I will sing forever, proclaim your loyalty through all ages.” – Psalm 89:2

The Diocese will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and December 26th.

The Catholic News Agency is reporting that...

Merry Christmas from Bishop Tobin!

We invite you to view this special Seek & Find Series video!

Sunday Scripture

“Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them.” – Matthew 11:4-5

EDITORIAL: Humanity is our business

Bishop Tobin's "The Imitation of Christ"

Celebrating Advent

The beginning of Advent marks a new liturgical season...

"A voice of one crying in the desert, Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths." – Mat 3:1-3

Christians can turn Christmas into a "pagan" or "mundane" holiday by focusing on the gifts and the tree rather than on the birth of Jesus and his promise to come again, Pope Francis said.

Ah yes, Advent!...