Archive for the Pastor’s Corner Category

August 31- September 1, 2024 Dear parishioners, Thanks to those who have inquired about the upcoming parking lot repaving in Paulding.  Yes, it is still planned to happen in the near future; however, we have not yet heard back from the contractor as to when exactly that

August 24-25, 2024 Dear Parishioners, As you know, our cathedral is dedicated to Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary.  As such, the patronal feast of our diocese is October 7, the feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary.  On the universal liturgical calendar of

August 17-18, 2024 Dear parishioners, With last weekend’s announcement that the Dicastery for the Clergy at the Vatican upheld Bishop Thomas’ decrees of relegation for our churches in Antwerp and Payne, I would like to clarify a few items that have come to my attention.  The first

August 3-4, 2024 Dear parishioners, Many thanks to all those who volunteered to help make our vacation Bible school run smoothly once again!  This includes a large number of people who helped in different ways: those who were physically present in the Ed Center to assist with

July 20-21, 2024 Dear parishioners, As you know, sometimes going “back to the basics” can be a useful tool to keep us alert when it comes to the liturgy, our prayers, our catechesis, and the spiritual life as well.  Doing a quick reminder of some of the