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Volunteers of Stella Maris-Mobile, the Catholic Maritime Ministry, distributed 430 gift bags to seafarers on 19 vessels who visited the Port of Mobile in December. 

The Catholic Charities Appeal is blessed with many great volunteers throughout the Archdiocese of Mobile. The Appeal could not happen without the generosity of time and hard work given by our ministry speakers, parish chairs, deanery chairs, archdiocesan chair and countless volunteers who make the entire process possible.

It is a new year.  I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and I hope it lasted for more than a day!  At this time of year it is natural for people to reflect on the year that has passed and to contemplate how they want their lives to improve in the coming year. 

How are your New Year’s resolutions working out? Are those resolutions addressing true needs in our life? 

Something struck me about New Year’s Eve 2020. Maybe it was just me, and this observation is not based upon any scientific survey, but it seemed I heard a lot fewer people saying “Happy New Year” this year.

SPANISH FORT — Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos Parish in Spanish Fort will soon have its own home.

It is my privilege to serve as the 2021 Catholic Charities Appeal archdiocesan chair. Being the chair has made me a little nostalgic. It’s been almost 30 years since I became the Catholic Charities Appeal director.

Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi and the Executive Director of Development and Stewardship for the Archdiocese of Mobile, Mrs. Shannon D. Roh, have announced that the 2021 Catholic Charities Appeal goal is $4.5 million.

At this special time of year, when we celebrate the Word made flesh, there are certain “smells and bells” that help us celebrate Christmas. Beyond the nativity sets, we can look into our own homes and families for signs that Christ is born. 

Los Beatles, una banda británica muy famosa, compuso hace muchos años una canción con un título similar al de este artículo, una canción llena de contradicciones, de síes y nos, de altibajos, de despedidas y bienvenidas.

Happy New Year! I know a lot of people are really glad to see 2020 exit. But you know, Jan. 1, 2021, is just one day after Dec. 31, 2020. 

Deacon Terry Anderson, a native of Mobile and a longtime resident of Brewton, died Dec. 23, 2020, after a brief illness. He was 61.