Bishop Kopacz shares a few words on Sunday of the Word of God coming up on Jan. 22. Plus, an upcoming novena on Sunday of the Word of God from the USCCB.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died Dec. 31 at the age of 95, nearly 10 years after leaving the papacy to retire to a life of prayer and study. The funeral Mass, presided over by Pope Francis, will be in St. Peter’s Square Jan. 5 starting at 9:30 a.m. Rome time.
The execution of Thomas Loden is the second in just over a year in Mississippi. We respectfully submit the perspective and teachings from our Catholic faith in the Lord Jesus Christ that promote the abolition of the death penalty.
As we undertake the beginning of a new church year with the season of Advent, Bishop Joseph Kopacz of the Diocese of Jackson invites all to prepare to welcome the Lord.
A new documentary from NewGroup Media and the Diocese of Jackson, Going Home Like a Shooting Star: Thea Bowman’s Journey to Sainthood, presents the riveting life of Sister Thea Bowman, an African American Catholic Franciscan Sister who used her powerful gifts to educate and challenge the church and society to grow in racial inclusivity.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Rev. Bernard Patrick “Brian” Carroll, who entered eternal life on Monday, September 5 at St. Catherine’s Village.
As Jackson continues to struggle with water woes, Catholic Charities is providing help to those in need who have been affected by flooding and the city of Jackson’s water crisis.
Bishop Joseph Kopacz is currently being treated for a kidney infection in St. Dominic Hospital. Bishop Kopacz will be resting and recuperating over the next few days and appreciates your prayers.
Today, Lady Justice has turned her attention to the cry of the unborn child hidden in the refuge of his or her mother’s womb. Today, justice has not abandoned that unborn child and his or her capacity to feel pain, but there is still more work to be done.
On Oct. 2, 2019, Arie Matheus (Aad) de Lange filed a lawsuit against the Catholic Diocese of Jackson and Bishop Joseph Kopacz. The Diocese and Bishop Kopacz are pleased to confirm that on June 16, 2022, the Mississippi Supreme dismissed de Lange’s lawsuit and awarded the Diocese and Bishop Kopacz their costs of appeal.
Our world is hurting. We all need healing, yet many of us are separated from the very source of our strength. Jesus Christ invites us to return to the source and summit of our faith—his Real Presence in the Holy Eucharist.
Bishop Joseph Kopacz of the Diocese of Jackson sends prayers and talks about 2022 Graduations. Blessings to all graduates and especially to those graduating from our Catholic Schools...
