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Monday Message, June 8, 2026
KNOW Bishop Caggiano has invited all those who were baptized at the Easter Vigil to a special Mass so that he can personally welcome them into the diocesan family. Please… Read More
Monday Message, June 1, 2026
KNOW A quick note today. Pentecost came late to the Donovan house in the form of a mighty wind that brought down a tree onto the house. Thankfully, we are… Read More
Monday Message, May 26, 2026
KNOW Yes, it’s Tuesday, and we hope you enjoyed your long weekend. Here is what we have for you this morning: There will be a Zoom meeting on Thursday this… Read More
Monday Message, May 18, 2026
KNOW We have 10 tickets for NFCYM’s Exchange in early 2027. Please see the details here and let us know if you would like to travel with us. You (or… Read More
Monday Message, May 11, 2026
KNOW We have a Parish Leader Check-In on Tuesday. We’ll be talking about dates you need to save for next year and deanery meetings we hope to host once per… Read More
Monday Message, May 4, 2026
KNOW If you have not yet sent this survey out to all your catechists, parents, young people, etc. please do so today. The survey can be found at tellbishopfrank.org. The… Read More
Monday Message, April 27, 2026
KNOW There will be NO Parish Leader Check In this week. Since we will be seeing each other on Tuesday night. If you have not yet responded to the bishop’s… Read More
Monday Message, April 20, 2026
KNOW Please RSVP to the meeting about Confirmation dates, which will be held on April 28th at St. Francis in Weston. Dinner will be provided beginning at 5:00 pm. Read… Read More
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Friday, October 24, 2025
Ave Maria Press Fall Sale
Greetings! I am pleased to share with you a new offer from Ave Maria Press for dioceses and parishes. We now have a Special Edition Preview Bundle that includes copies of each of our Special Edition books, where you can… Read More
Friday, September 19, 2025
Consent and Release 2025
Beginning September 1, 2025, all families in faith formation and youth ministry activities that place on the parish grounds are required to complete the diocesan consent and release form. The… Read More
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Bishop Meeting with Holy Communion Parents
Please find links below for the letters you can use to invite parents of those students preparing to celebrate the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion for the first time.… Read More
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Fall Forum Flyers 2025
Here are the flyers distributed at the Fall Forum. Print entire packet. Or print each individual flyer as needed: 1-Agenda Final 2025 2-First Witnesses flyer phase 3 3-Honoring Witnesses-Witness of… Read More
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Confirmation 2025-2026
Dear Pastors, DREs and Principals: Attached please find the following documents related to your Confirmation: Confirmation Planning Sheet Confirmation Directives 25.26 Universal Prayer for the Sacrament of Confirmation – English… Read More
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Safe Environment Survey 2025
Dear Parents, As partners in your child’s faith journey, we deeply value your insights and experiences. To help us better support you and strengthen our Safe Environment programs, we kindly… Read More
Monday, September 16, 2024
Fall Forum 2024
The documents distributed at the Fall Forum 2024 are below. If you were not able to attend, please email Sue Baldwin to set up a time when someone from the… Read More
Sunday, April 07, 2024
Understanding the Directory
On March 13, 2024, the Institute hosted a meeting featuring Joe Paprocki and Bishop Caggiano. Among the many great ideas shared is the learning path for Understanding the Directory. Part… Read More
Sunday, April 07, 2024
Spring 2024 Confirmation
This page includes the directives (norms) for Confirmation celebrations post January 1, 2024 as well as the Liturgy Planning Sheets. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and… Read More
