Archive for the Pastor’s Corner Category

September 19-20, 2026 Dear parishioners, A couple weeks ago, I mentioned two upcoming maintenance projects: replacing all the light fixtures at the Paulding Ed. Center/office building and the installation of security cameras at the parish office and the Paulding church.  I would like to take a moment

September 12-13, 2026 Dear parishioners, In an article a few weeks ago, I updated everyone on Bishop Thomas’ activity this year in his role as the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ chairmen of the Committee for Pro-Life Activities.  In it, I highlighted his statements on various

September 5-6, 2026 Dear parishioners, You may have noticed by now that our “Pray for Vocations” signs are not in front of our churches any more.  The reason for this is that the signs at all three of our locations turned up damaged around the same time. 

August 22-23, 2026 Dear parishioners, In addition to his regular responsibilities pertaining to teaching, governance, and sanctification within our diocese, Bishop Thomas has also been working diligently in his role as the chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Committee on Pro-Life Activities.  Indeed,

August 15-16, 2026 Dear parishioners, Each year, the Diocese of Toledo celebrates the gift of marriage with the annual Mass on Anniversaries of Marriage.  If you are celebrating a milestone wedding anniversary in 2026 – 25, 40, 50, 60, or 60+ years – plan to join Bishop

July 18-19, 2026 Dear parishioners, Many thanks to all who came to the parish picnic last Sunday!  Special thanks to all of our volunteers who chipped in to make the event happen: those who volunteered to serve the food, the Paulding Knights of Columbus for providing the