image: The Heart of Mary, by Leopold Kupelweiser (1796-1862). Public Domain. Throughout the month of August, the Church traditionally invites us to turn our hearts and minds to the Blessed Virgin Mary with special devotion. It’s a season to renew our connection...
From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, Pope Leo XIV has addressed a letter to the American people (click here to see original post).”I extend my heartfelt...
May 31, 1966 – June 27, 2026 Jesús Manuel Rodríguez León, 60, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 5:04 a.m. A visitation will be held from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at St. Mary of the Pines. The...
“I am pleased to make the following clergy announcements: Effective July 15, 2026: Reverend Joseph Maddala is relieved of his assignment as administrator of St. Joseph Parish, Zwolle, and its mission, St. Ann Church, Ebarb, and is appointed pastor of St....
