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Bishop Libasci has requested that the exchange of peace be omitted from Holy Mass until further notice. As he explains in a previous issue of Parable Magazine, a clearer and theological understanding of the rite is needed by the  faithful of the Diocese.

He writes:

“We’re not just saying, ‘Hi.’ We are really supposed to be ratifying our belief in the new creation we have become and the new creation standing before us: God’s children adopted through baptism and saved for eternal life. As soon as we can get this message out and rediscover the true meaning, we’ll let you know when and how best to offer the sign of peace.”

If you or someone you know  is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health issues, please call or text 988 or text TALK to 741741, or reach out to a local mental health provider. 

Let’s work together to prevent a tragic and pointless death by suicide by creating a supportive community and reducing the stigma around seeking help.

Please keep in your prayers all those serving in the U.S. Military and their families.

September, 2026

For the care of water

Let us pray for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it.

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September, 202For the care of waterLet us pray for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it.

September, 2026

For the care of water

 

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 Pope’s Monthly Intention

 

September, 2026

For the care of water

Let us pray for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it.

September, 2026

For the care of water

Let us pray for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it.

   September 1, 2026

“They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks” (Isaiah 2:4). 

This day is the beginning of the ecumenical Season of  Creation.   Pope Leo XIV’s  message for the occasion said the path before us is clear, though it is not easy. We are called to allow our hearts to be renewed, so that we might seek peace and care for creation. Scripture tells us to guard our hearts, for everything we do flows from them (cf. Prov 4:23).

If we take up this task with humility and faith, we will become collaborators in God’s work of renewal. We will move, slowly but surely, from desert to garden, from division to communion, and from violence to peace.

May the Lord grant us the courage to walk along this path, so that in our time, swords may indeed be beaten into plowshares, and the promise of the Gospel may take deeper root in our world, and the peace of Christ may reign over all of creation.