Tras su fallecimiento el 21 de abril, oramos por el Papa Francisco, para que descanse en la luz eterna del Señor Resucitado, a quien proclamó a lo largo de su vida sacerdotal, y especialmente en su ministerio como sucesor de San Pedro por 12 años.
Year: 2025
What Doubting Thomas can teach us about discipleship
In the Gospel of Mark, we hear that Jesus “went up the mountain and summoned those whom He wanted and they came to Him. He appointed 12 [whom He also named apostles] that they might be with Him and He might send them forth to preach and to have authority to drive out demons” (Mk 3:13-15).
Do your best while aspiring to holiness
When I was newly married, I remember hearing of a kitchen appliance called a salad spinner. Having used a plain old colander all my life, I was intrigued to learn the benefits of this little appliance that dried your lettuce so well that the salad dressing would stick.
A perfect Church for imperfect people
Well, Happy Easter, everyone. There are a lot of things I could write about this week. I guess I can’t really ignore the top topic on the Catholic Church — Pope Francis has died and soon we will have a new pope.
Sr. Mary Catherine St. Martin, OP, dies
Sr. Mary Catherine St. Martin, OP, died April 19, 2025, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis. Her Remembering Service and Funeral Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 8, at St. Dominic Villa. Miller Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Sr. Ignatius Orellana, OBT, dies
Sr. Ignatius Orellana, OBT, Age 91, died on April 13, 2025 at St. Mary’s Care Center. Sister was born August 20, 1933, to Ceferino and Damiana Guardado in Arcatao, El Salvador.
Death of Pope Francis: What happens next
Centuries of experience dealing with the death, or occasional resignation, of a pope has left the Catholic Church with thorough instructions detailing who has responsibility for planning the funeral, preparing for the election of a new pope and taking care of essential business in the meantime.
Statement from Bishop Donald J. Hying on the Death of Pope Francis
It is with deepest prayers and a profound trust in the mercy of Jesus Christ, that we mourn the death of Pope Francis. We remember Pope Francis for his evangelizing zeal, desire for peace in the world, and love for the poor.
Pope Francis dies at age 88
Pope Francis has died April 21 at the age of 88.
The source of our hope and joy
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the most beautiful and important event in all of human history! Without it, Jesus’ mission was an abject failure, we are trapped in our sins and bereft of any hope for eternal life!