Evangelization is not merely the transmission of religious facts or doctrines—it is the proclamation of the best news anyone could ever hear: that a relationship with the living God is possible, transformative, and life-giving. At the heart of this Good News is not a rulebook, but a Person—Jesus Christ—who invites
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No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. (John 3.7b-15) FROM THE DIOCESE Message from Bishop Brehl on the tragedy in Vancouver I am so sorry to hear the reports about the senseless tragedy in Vancouver. (Read more…) Message from Bishop
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In countless churches across the Western world, an invisible crisis quietly unfolds every Sunday. What was meant to be the beating heart of Christian life — the sacred celebration of the Eucharist — often struggles to touch souls, inspire hearts, or even hold attention. Visitors and parishioners alike slip away
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You’ve likely heard it quoted in sermons, seen it on inspirational posters, or read it in books on Christian living: “Preach with our actions and use words if necessary.” The phrase carries an air of quiet holiness, a challenge to live the Gospel without boasting about it. It’s widely credited
Continue readingThe Lord had been made to them in the breaking of the bread. (Luke 24.13-35) FROM THE DIOCESE Mass of the Dead for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Francis Bishop Brehl invites the faithful, religious and clergy of the Diocese to a Mass of the Dead for the
Continue readingApril 21, 2025 Easter Monday Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It was with deep grief that we received the news this morning that the Holy Father, Pope Francis, died today in Rome. In communion with the Catholic faithful across the Diocese, and with Catholics and people of good will
Continue readingThe Son of Man goes as it is written of him, but woe to that one whom the Son of Man is betrayed! (Matthew 26.14-26) FROM THE DIOCESE Diocesan Office Hours Please be advised that the diocesan offices will be closed from Good Friday (April 18th) and Easter Monday (April
Continue readingSo if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed. (John 8.31-42) FROM THE DIOCESE Message from Bishop Brehl for Lent 2025 Bishop Brehl’s Lent message for 2025 can be viewed on our diocesan YouTube channel: Message from Bishop Brehl for Lent 2025. Mass of Chrism Mass of
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Failure is rarely comfortable, often discouraging, and sometimes even humiliating. Yet failure is not foreign to the Gospel or to the Christian life. Our life journey whether in personal growth, mission, or evangelization, is rarely a straight line. In fact, it is often marked by stumbling, learning, getting up, and
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Evangelization is not first an activity but a life lived in communion with God. It begins in intimacy, deepens through the renewal of the heart and of the mind, and naturally flows outward in mission. • Talk to God – Abide.Begin with intimacy. Not as duty, but as relationship. This
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