Josh Diedrich

“It is sacred furniture that is set apart for holy things, to be the table of the Lord himself, where His Body and Blood are offered every time we have Mass,” said Bishop David Ricken.  Bishop Ricken was speaking about the consecration of a new altar at Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Green Bay.  The parish was able to make the renewal of their sanctuary a priority through the one by One capital campaign.

Imagine being back in the time of Mary and Joseph. You are searching for a warm place to spend the night while expecting the birth of your child. You arrive in town, only to be told that there is no room to stay at the inn. As Catholics, we know the rest of this miraculous story. Yet for people who are not actively practicing their faith, does simply knowing the story of His birth open their hearts for them to truly discover Jesus?

“This is a gift of hope,” said Bishop David Ricken.  These words from Bishop Ricken refer to the groundbreaking on a new learning center at Holy Family Parish in Brillion, WI.  The new learning center was made possible through the one by One capital campaign managed by the Catholic Foundation. 

Recently, Hurricane Ida made landfall in the United States Gulf Coast resulting in the tragic loss of life and widespread damage to people’s homes and businesses. For all who have been affected by this disaster, we pray for healing and a better tomorrow. Please know you can contribute to relief efforts.