Author: FHC
May 3, 2036 – FAQs about JIF (from dbqjourneyinfaith.org)
What is the difference between forming a pastorate and merging parishes? A pastorate is a grouping of parishes served by one pastor. In the archdiocese each pastorate will have leadership teams with r... Read More
April 26, 2026 – Healthier and Holier Priests: Another reason for the JIF Restructuring
One of the many factors that have contributed to this restructuring of the Archdiocese is to help priests live healthier lives, which contributes to healthier parishes. In the last four years, we ha... Read More
April 19, 2026: Seek the Lord, Seek Understanding, Seek Possibility
With many changes with Mass times and locations to come, I know there have been a variety of emotions. That is ok. Any change means there are things that will be lost, even good things. And thos... Read More
April 12,2026 – Blessed Divine Mercy Sunday!
Today, the second Sunday of Easter is known as Divine Mercy Sunday. This day, established by Pope St. John Paul II at the inspiration of St. Faustina, is to particularly remember and commemorate the D... Read More
April 5, 2026- “Exalt, let us exalt!” Christ is Risen!
While at times it may seem we’re living in a world immersed in “death” or at least the danger of it, that should not minimize our rejoicing on this day! For it is this day that we remember Chris... Read More
March 29, 2026 – HOLY WEEK!
This is HOLY WEEK! This the highest, holiest, and most solemn celebration of the entire Church year. It is our religious “Super Bowl” if you will. The Sacred “Triduum” (The Liturgy inclu... Read More
March 22, 2026, 2025 – “Passiontide” and “Covering of Images & Statues”
You may notice that the Crucifix and/or some statues or images have been covered. The Roman Missal states: “… the practice of covering crosses and images throughout the church from [the fifth] S... Read More
March 15, 2026 – Eucharistic Prayer for Reconciliation
As we’ve been focusing on prayer this Lent, I wanted to share a bit about the central prayer of our Mass, the Eucharistic Prayer. The Eucharistic Prayer is the part of the Mass that begins after t... Read More
