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August 10, 2025 – Was Mary taken up into heaven?  The Biblical implications…

August 10, 2025 – Was Mary taken up into heaven? The Biblical implications…

Posted on August 6, 2025 by FHC
On August 15th Catholic Christians celebrate the “Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.”  This is the belief that Mary’s body was taken up (“assumed”) into heaven.  While there is no exp... Read More
Aug, 3, 2025 – The History of the Feast of the Transfiguration

Aug, 3, 2025 – The History of the Feast of the Transfiguration

Posted on July 31, 2025 by FHC
On August 6 we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration. We always read the Transfiguration on the Second Sunday of Lent (from either Mark 9:1-8, Matthew 17:1-6, or Luke 9:28-36).  You may recall, ... Read More
July 27, 2025 – Saints of our Nation Part 2 – Mary in America!

July 27, 2025 – Saints of our Nation Part 2 – Mary in America!

Posted on July 24, 2025 by FHC
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July 20, 2025 – Saints of our Nation: Junipero Serra and Kateri Tekakwitha

July 20, 2025 – Saints of our Nation: Junipero Serra and Kateri Tekakwitha

Posted on July 17, 2025 by FHC
Saints are an important part of the unfolding story of Christ and the Gospel. Their stories help us see and connect how the work of Christ on the Cross and in His Resurrection is playing out in differ... Read More
July 13, 2024 – Pilgrimage Highlights Part 3 – Lourdes

July 13, 2024 – Pilgrimage Highlights Part 3 – Lourdes

Posted on July 10, 2025 by FHC
As a number of people have asked me about my pilgrimage, I thought I would share a few thoughts/reflections.  One of the other places we were blessed to visit was Lourdes, France.  This is the where... Read More
July 6, 2025 – Journey in Faith Initiative

July 6, 2025 – Journey in Faith Initiative

Posted on July 2, 2025 by FHC
Last week I shared a letter from the Archbishop on the “Journey in Faith” initiative.  This initiative is built on collected data from various things including: the “Synod Survey” a few years... Read More
June 29, 2025 – Pilgrimage Highlights Part 2 – The Sacred Heart of Jesus

June 29, 2025 – Pilgrimage Highlights Part 2 – The Sacred Heart of Jesus

Posted on June 26, 2025 by FHC
June is the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.   The Friday following Corpus Christi Sunday (Last Friday)  was the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.  While many Christians from early on in ... Read More
June 22, 2025 – Pilgrimage Highlights Part 1 – St. John Vianney, Pray for us!

June 22, 2025 – Pilgrimage Highlights Part 1 – St. John Vianney, Pray for us!

Posted on June 23, 2025 by FHC
As a number of people have, of course, asked me about my pilgrimage, I thought I would share a few thoughts/reflections in a bulletin column or two. One highlight of the trip, was offering Mass at the... Read More
June 15 – Corpus Christi Procession

June 15 – Corpus Christi Procession

Posted on June 9, 2025 by FHC
Next Sunday June 22 is the Feast of Corpus Christi, where, two months after Holy Thursday, at the end of Easter Season, we commemorate the beautiful mystery of God’s gift of Himself to us on the... Read More
June 8, 2025 – The month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

June 8, 2025 – The month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Posted on June 5, 2025 by FHC
June is the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.  The Friday following Corpus Christi Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.  This devotion to the Sacred Heart was one that d... Read More
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Cancellations for Sunday, March 15

  • St. Mary, Ackley – 8:30 AM Mass is cancelled for March 15.
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