Bishop Hicks’ Column – September 2023
1,000 Days RECENTLY, SOME FRIENDS AND I WERE DEBATING if “milleversary” is a real word. I’d never heard of it, but some insisted it is a legitimate word that means 1,000-day […]
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Bishop Hicks’ Column – October 2022
Pruning our diocesan tree so that we may thrive and grow For anyone who lives in the Midwest or northern regions of the United States, news of consolidations, mergers and […]
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Bishop Hicks and the Eucharistic Revival
In his latest video, Bishop Hicks invites all Catholics to participate in the National Eucharistic Revival, which kicks off this Sunday when we celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi.
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Bishop Hicks’ Monthly Column – May 2022
Bishop Hicks writes of the joy of returning to our parish family. Please click here to read more!
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Help us Shine the Light of Christ!
Dear parishioners, Greetings! Recently you received a mailing from me about the Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal (CMAA). I would like to gently encourage you to please participate in making a […]
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Ecumenical Rally for Racial Justice
The Diocese of Joliet, University of St. Francis and local Protestant communities are sponsoring a Virtual Ecumenical Prayer Rally for Racial Justice on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 11:00 am. In […]
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Is Corona a virus or God’s wrath?
Since the emergence of the Corona virus and its escalation to pandemic status, the question has been floated; ‘Is this God’s wrath?’ No mainstream religious leader has come forward and […]
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Is Easter Essential?
We are about to begin the celebration of Easter but this year will be like no other. We are in the midst of a crisis like no other we have […]