• Bishop Kopacz and executive director of Catholic Schools, Karla Luke, talk Catholic Schools Week
    Bishop Kopacz and executive director of Catholic Schools, Karla Luke, talk Catholic Schools Week
    January 30, 2023
    Catholic Schools Week is here! Bishop Kopacz and director, Karla Luke talk about our schools and "serving the Lord with gladness."
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  • Bishop Kopacz shares word on Sunday of the Word of God/USCCB Novena
    January 18, 2023
    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.
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  • Bishop Kopacz releases statement on passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
    Bishop Kopacz releases statement on passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
    January 1, 2023
    Bishop Joseph Kopacz releases statement on the passing of Pope Benedict XVI, who passed at the age of 95 on Dec. 31, 2022.
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  • Pope Benedict XVI Dies; Funeral To Be Jan. 5 In St. Peter’s Square
    Pope Benedict XVI Dies; Funeral To Be Jan. 5 In St. Peter’s Square
    December 31, 2022
    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.
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  • Merry Christmas from Bishop Joseph R. Kopacz
    December 22, 2022
    Bishop Kopacz wishes all a Merry Christmas in his latest video message.
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  • Joint Statement from Bishops Kopacz and Kihneman on the Execution of Thomas Loden
    December 13, 2022
    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.
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  • Advent 2022 Message from Bishop Joseph Kopacz
    November 25, 2022
    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.
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  • Thanksgiving greetings from Bishop Joseph Kopacz
    November 23, 2022
    Bishop Joseph Kopacz sends his greetings and prayers to the faithful of the Diocese of Jackson as we join in the celebration of Thanksgiving.
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  • USCCB Welcomes the Release of the Document for the Continental Stage for Next Phase of the 2021-2024
    USCCB Welcomes the Release of the Document for the Continental Stage for Next Phase of the 2021-2024
    October 27, 2022
    The Holy See’s General Secretariat of the Synod issued the Document for the Continental Stage (DCS) of the 2021-2024 Synod
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  • Bishop Kopacz invites all to Diocesan Eucharistic Congress, Oct. 28-29
    Bishop Kopacz invites all to Diocesan Eucharistic Congress, Oct. 28-29
    October 24, 2022
    Bishop Kopacz invites all to the Diocesan Eucharistic Congress on Oct. 28-29 at St. Joseph Church in Gluckstadt.
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  • Sister Thea Bowman documentary on her journey to sainthood, set to release Oct. 2
    Sister Thea Bowman documentary on her journey to sainthood, set to release Oct. 2
    September 30, 2022
    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.
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  • Arrangements for Father Bernard Patrick “Brian” Carroll
    Arrangements for Father Bernard Patrick “Brian” Carroll
    September 6, 2022
    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.
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  • LEM, James “Jim” Tomek passes at age 76
    LEM, James “Jim” Tomek passes at age 76
    September 1, 2022
    James Joseph Tomek, 76, passed away August 30, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN.
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  • Catholic Charities responds to Jackson water woes
    Catholic Charities responds to Jackson water woes
    August 31, 2022
    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.
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  • Bishop Kopacz released from hospital, allow for continued rest, recuperation
    August 25, 2022
    by Joanna King
    Bishop Joseph Kopacz was released from St. Dominic Hospital Thursday, August 25, and is home resting for a few more days.
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  • Bishop Kopacz hospitalized, please allow rest, recuperation
    August 23, 2022
    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.
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  • Bishops Kopacz and Kihneman issue joint statement on Dobbs ruling
    June 24, 2022
    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.
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  • Diocese Statement on Mississippi Supreme Court's June 16, 2022 Dismissal of De Lange's Lawsuit
    June 21, 2022
    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.
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  • Corpus Christi Novena
    June 9, 2022
    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.
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  • Bishop Kopacz sends message and prayers to 2022 Graduates
    May 27, 2022
    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...
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