Forty Hours Devotion - February 5-7
Take Some Quiet Time in Prayer and Meditation
January 20, 2026
By Fr. Frederick Edlefsen
“Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1). Forty Hours is a retreat for all parishioners, friends, and neighbors. It begins with Mass and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at 7:00 PM...Read more
Growing Up Pro-Life
January 13, 2026
By Fr. Frederick Edlefsen
Back in the 1970’s, my mom and dad got involved in the “Right to Life” movement. Nothing strident or partisan, like things are today. But they were grieved when the Supreme...Read more
Pope Leo Warns of "Zeal of War" and Affirms International Law, Human Rights
Post World War II Efforts for Human Development and Avoiding War are Critical
January 9, 2026
Pope Raises Alarm over “Zeal for War” Urges Human Rights and Development as Path to Peace Meeting members of the Diplomatic Corps, Pope Leo XIV warns that human rights and freedoms are under strain as diplomacy gives way to the...Read more
Bishop’s Lenten Appeal
Pledge Here!
January 6, 2026
A Message from Bishop Burbidge Make a pledge here! Click here to learn about BLA supported ministries. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This year’s Bishop’s Lenten Appeal, “In Christ We Are One,” reminds us that we are never...Read more
Christ’s Baptism
Making the Waters Holy
January 6, 2026
By Fr. Frederick Edlefsen
In the beginning, the “Spirit hovered over the waters” (Genesis 1:2). But Creation fell with Adam’s sin. At Christ’s Baptism, water is made new. The Law of Moses foreshadowed Christ’s Baptism...Read more