"Christ is risen and with Him rises our creative hope, a hope that encourages us to start anew." Bishop Ronald A. Hicks of the Diocese of Joliet in Illinois said in a statement, "Pope Francis will ...

Ricken, who serves as the bishop of the Catholic Diocese ... hope; in other words, to carry hope to the world, which is in such great need today, especially with good news and the Gospel of Jesus ...

The Diocese ... importance of hope amidst the despair and hopelessness prevalent in the world, urging the faithful to become “people of hope” and to spread the light of Christ, the eternal ...

A Jubilee Year of Hope ... the diocese plans for pilgrimages, reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration, and faith formation. He also expressed the hope that “those who do not know Christ ...

“O Christ, bright star of the morning, incarnation of infinite love, long awaited salvation, sole hope of the world, illumine our hearts with your radiant splendor,” the pope prayed.

The theme of the year, which marks the 2,025th anniversary of Christ's incarnation, is "Pilgrims of Hope" -- and the responsibility to become just that is crucial for humanity as a whole, said Bishop ...

Each has been “loaned” by the archdiocese to live and serve in the Crookston diocese for three years. The three are living and ministering there pursuant to the principles of the Companions of Christ ...

(WIVB) – The Diocese of Buffalo has a potential buyer for the sprawling former Christ the King seminary in East Aurora. But the $3.8 million proposed offer from World Mission Society, Church of ...

This week, Mays was joined by Angelina White Stone, founder of Hope Magazine. Stone started Hope Magazine to share stories of hope with women in Indiana. The magazine began as a newsletter ...

Hicks, Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet, will participate in Mass and ... also known as the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, honors Jesus Christ as truly and substantially present under the ...

As we approach the third phase in this restructuring process, the hope is that by pruning some of the branches, we as a diocese can continue to thrive and grow.” Joliet Bishop Ron Hicks.