THE CATHOLIC WEEK DIGEST

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Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day

May we continue to strive for justice and equality as we preserve the dignity and rights of every human being!

Archdiocese of Mobile offices are closed in observance of the holiday.

Showing the Compassion of Christ:

Goals for 94th Annual Appeal announced

 Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi and Executive Director of Development and Stewardship for the Archdiocese of Mobile Shannon D. Roh have announced that the 2025 Catholic Charities Appeal financial goal is $4.7 million and

100 percent participation! 

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Fr. Joseph Bolling, longtime pastor of St. Matthew Parish, passes away

 Fr. Joseph Michael Bolling, who served for more than 30 years as pastor of St. Matthew Parish in Mobile, died Jan. 18 at the age of 81.

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St. Catherine of Siena Parish holding 'retirement' for school building Jan. 30

With a mix of sadness, but also excitement for the future, St. Catherine of Siena Parish Pastor Fr. Fred Boni announced its school building will be demolished. The school closed at the end of the school year in 1986.

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Inquiry/discernment sessions are to begin in February

The Archdiocese of Mobile will conduct inquiry/discernment sessions for men interested in entering into the permanent diaconate formation program. The sessions will be conducted in both the English and Spanish language.

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Seminarian Castañeda takes next step toward priesthood, receives Ministry of Lector

Congratulations to Archdiocese of Mobile seminarian Rubén Castañeda, who received the Ministry of Lector on Jan. 12 at the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at the Pontifical North American College at the Vatican, where he is currently studying.

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From the Archbishop

Parents are 'coaches' in their children's spiritual life

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Columnists

Pat Arensberg - Let us remind ourselves that we are made for union with God

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Published 1/10/2025

Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi Announces:


Deacon James R. Labadie to retire from active ministry, effective Feb. 1.

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