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Sister Elias of the Queen of Carmel, O.C.D, who entered the Carmelite Monastery in Mobile in 1949 and was a Carmelite nun for 74 years, died Aug. 23 at the age of 93.

The Archdiocese of Mobile published a question-and-answer document on its website regarding the laicization process and that included information which stated Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi is planning to pursue the dismissal of Alex Crow from the priesthood. 

About 10 years ago, Deacon William Holcombe Pryor said Archdiocese of Mobile permanent deacons needed a library to continue their education. 

Earlier this year, I had a free morning until an appointment with Archbishop Rodi at 11 a.m. We had been working closely together at this point for seven years and I figured this meeting would be business as usual. 

St. Ignatius Parish in Mobile and Christ the King Parish in Daphne are co-hosting a two-day mission featuring Nikki Kingsley, author of "Thirst For Truth: From Mohammad to Jesus."

MONTGOMERY — More than $135,000 was raised Aug. 11 to support the Archdiocese of Mobile's seminarians at the annual Seminarian Summer Gala at Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School's Dolly Barranco Center. Priests from throughout the archdiocese again donned aprons and served as waiters for the dinner. Proceeds raised will go toward seminarian education.

Eight years ago I moved my oldest child into college. As we drove to Mass that weekend, one of my younger children asked me, “Mom, does she have to pay the bill to St. Michael (Parish) now that she is going to Mass in Auburn?” I was confused and asked what she was talking about. She continued and said, “you know, the bill you and dad put in the basket at Mass each week.” My heart sunk as I realized I had failed. I am the executive director of Stewardship and Development for our archdiocese and I had clearly failed to teach my own child about stewardship. 

Darkness hits us regularly.  In fact, the sun goes down every night.  It gets dark.  That is part of our reality.  We can’t stop it.

I've just returned from World Youth Day in Lisbon, my fourth experience of this unique gathering. I had attended the celebrations in Madrid (2011), Krakow (2016), and Panama (2019), but in many ways, this one was, for me, the most memorable.

50 Years Ago Fr. Eugene Sheridan, C.M., and Mrs. Clara Ford directed a summer reading, arts and crafts, and recreation program for 32 children in the Auburn area at St. Michael’s Center.

What has Archbishop Rodi done regarding Alex Crow?

On Friday, August 11, I have the privilege to preach at the Mass honoring the life and legacy of Fr. James E. Coyle. The Mass will be celebrated at St. Paul Cathedral in Birmingham, where Fr. Coyle was murdered on the porch of the church rectory on August 11, 1921.

Corpus Christi Parish in Mobile took to prayer amidst a time of turmoil.

Fr. Den Irwin sought how to better serve his Spanish-speaking parishioners at St. Joseph Parish in Prattville.

DAPHNE — The Christ the King Church Knights of Columbus from Fr. Ryan Council 2737 has received the distinction of Star Council, the international organization’s top award for local councils.

MOBILE — Fr. Manuel Williams Court No. 345 Junior and Senior Divisions at Resurrection Parish earned awards at the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary national convention July 13-19 in New Orleans.

Hi, my name is Marielle Burque, and I’m a senior at Houston Academy. I attend St. Columba in Dothan and have been blessed with the role as co-director for SEARCH 29 and 30.

I’ve been thinking.  This is always a dangerous start for me, but here we go. It seems to me that I tend to think of my life in two very different modes; namely my life as I know it now, and how my life will be in eternity.  This can lead to an unhealthy relationship with God.  I find myself thinking about gaining admittance into heaven, and death is the end of that mode.  Then I enter another mode.  In my own mind, and perhaps yours too, the two modes are barely related.  I need to remind myself that my life, before and after passing into eternity, is one continuum.

"Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the holy ones, exercise hospitality.” ~Romans 12:12-13

Taller para Catequistas – Taller de Catequistas “A tus ojos, mil años no son más que un día pasado, antes de que pase una vigilia en la noche”.