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Monday Message, February 16, 2026
KNOW Registration is open for the Diocesan Men’s Retreat on March 14th. Details here. Registration is open for Ministry Day on March 21st. Details here. Speakers are here. Workshops listed… Read More
Monday Message, February 9, 2026
KNOW New Many thanks to all who attended the catechist’s retreat with Sr. Johanna in the cold, and especially to the Institute team who worked so hard to make it… Read More
Monday Message, February 2, 2026
KNOW Pastors will receive this memo next week about record-keeping for Confirmation. I am providing it here in advance for your reference. I will be out of the office this… Read More
Monday Message, January 26, 2026
KNOW Diocesan offices are closed today. Pastors will receive this memo today. It includes a link to request Confirmation dates. Note: this link has been updated. Deacon Chris Greer of… Read More
Monday Message, January 19, 2026
KNOW So much to do, so little time. Please RSVP to the dinner on Saturday night if you are able to join us for a Safe Environment conversation. All the… Read More
Monday Message, January 12, 2026
A short notice today with just a few updates. We have a Parish Leader Check-In tomorrow at 11 am. The link is here. There is a Lunch and Learn on… Read More
Monday Message, December 15, 2025
KNOW Happy third week of Advent. It’s not too late to get the Advent wreath out in case you’ve been too busy. We will have a brief Parish Leader Check-In… Read More
Monday Message, December 8, 2025
KNOW The diocesan office is closed today. Enjoy the Holy Day. We have cancelled the face-to-face meeting on December 11th at the request of many of you. There is simply… 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
