The Clergy Corner

A Catholic funeral holds profound significance, rooted in centuries of tradition and deep theological meaning. It serves as both a...

Labor Day Weekend marked one year since my arrival in Latrobe and, looking back through my files, I see that it was on this weekend last...

In today’s world, it is all too common to hear the name of God used carelessly, thoughtlessly, or even disrespectfully. This habit,...

What a fantastic celebration we had at St. John last Sunday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the dedication of the church!  Thanks...

In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to fall into the habit of constant activity, always striving to do more and achieve more. While being...

It has been said that if you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans for the day. I thought of that the other day as I looked at the...

he Virgin Mary, our mother, holds a unique and profound place in the heart of Catholic devotion and theology. As the Mother of God, she...

St. Jerome once said, “The Scriptures are shallow enough for a babe to come and drink without fear of drowning and deep enough for...

The Eucharist stands at the very heart of Catholic faith, encapsulating the profound mystery of Christ’s Real Presence. As Catholics, we...

The greeting card companies have been trying to market the Sunday after Labor Day as “Grandparents’ Day” for a generation now, but our...

In the Catholic Church, the deacon stands as a living example of Christ-centered service. Ordained for a ministry of charity, the...

This weekend the nation celebrates the 248th anniversary of the signing of  Declaration of Independence.  In this era of vicious...

As we enter the summer months, a season filled with warmth, relaxation, and often a break from our regular routines, it’s essential to...

As we shift into summer mode around the parishes, I’ve got some sundry bits of news and information to share… Our parishes’ new fiscal...

In our daily lives, we often find ourselves grappling with decisions, uncertainties, and challenges. As human beings, we are naturally...

This weekend we return to the counted Sundays of Ordinary Time; as we do, we rejoin this year’s Lectionary cycle where we left it before...

Taking up the gifts at a Catholic Mass is a significant and symbolic part of the liturgy. This action, often misunderstood or overlooked,...

Having completed the celebration of the Easter Season with last weekend’s great Solemnity of Pentecost, the Church returns to the...

In a world increasingly dominated by social networking and digital communication, the need for genuine human connection has never been...

The final days of the Easter Season, between the Ascension and Pentecost, have their own special character as a particular period of...