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Bishop on Joplin Tornado

Bishop James Johnston is the Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. Joplin Missouri, where deadly tornado's recently struck taking many lives, is within his Diocese. The Catholic hospital in that town was devastated by the tornado along with the Catholic parish and rectory. Bishop Johnston has offered some words of encouragement to those who have lost so much - read more from Catholic News Agency.

Pray for all those who were affected by the tornado.

Bishop Smith's Priestly Anniversary

On May 22 at St. Mary's Cathedral in Trenton Bishop Smith gathered with family, friends and people of the great Diocese of Trenton to celebrate his 50th priestly anniversary. It was a fitting celebration to honor a man who has done so much for the Diocese of Trenton and the Church at large - read more from trentonmonitor.

There Be Dragons

If you had not had a chance to see the movie about St. Josemaria Escraiva, There be Dragons, its still playing in some theaters in the area. A great movie about the life of a saint - watch the trailer below.

Ordination Class 2011

 
The US BIshops released info on the upcoming priestly ordination class of 2011 for the whole country. You can read an extended report that gives some interesting stats about the men or take a look at some pics of the men being ordained and read a quote from them about their upcoming ordination. Take a look at the page here.