Young Catholics: Attending Mass
April 1, 2024
An interview with junior high school students at St. Christine School on the topic of attending Mas
Category: Magazine
About Saint Bernadette
April 1, 2024
The story of Lourdes—the famous French village believed to be the site of appearances by Mary, mother of Jesus, and of miraculous healings—begins with a mid-19th century French peasant girl.
Protecting God’s Children
April 1, 2024
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is a time to raise awareness about the horrible reality of child abuse and neglect, which includes child sexual abuse.
By the numbers: Marriage
April 1, 2024
A snapshot of the positive, exceptional or interesting events happening around the dioces
Reader Resources: April 2024
April 1, 2024
To complement Pope Francis’ Laudato Si—which is available at the diocesan library and at www.vatican.va —here are some additional resources to increase your understanding of what he means when he talks about “Care of our Common Home.”
From the Editor: April 2024
April 1, 2024
This issue of The Catholic Echo, which takes us almost all the way through the season of Easter, is one of celebration and joy.
St. Patrick Parish reopens three years after fire
March 22, 2024
On Saint Patrick’s feast day, Bishop David Bonnar celebrated a Mass of Blessing at the restored St. Patrick Church. A reception for parishioners, family and friends followed Mass.
A gift to our local Church
March 1, 2024
Bishop Bonnar talks about the diocese’s new partnership with the Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI).
Walking Through Holy Week
March 1, 2024
Father Michael D. Balash gives an in-depth explanation of Holy Week—from Palm Sunday through the Easter Vigil.
A Cathedral for the Church of Today
March 1, 2024
St. Columba Cathedral is a triumph of modern church architecture, and the recent reconstruction efforts ensure that the cathedral continues to meet the highest standards of aesthetics and liturgical function today.
