• Saltillo Mission Update from Bishop Kopacz
    September 25, 2023
    Bishop Joseph Kopacz gives an update on our Saltillo Mission in advance of the 25th anniversary of San Miguel and his trip to the mission at the end of September. 
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  • How Sweet the Sound - Blessings for a Wonderful 2023-2024 School Year
    August 14, 2023
    Bishop Joseph Kopacz and Karla Luke, executive director of Catholic schools for the Diocese of Jackson, welcome all back to school for the 2023-2024 school year.
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  • Upcoming Assignments
    June 23, 2023
    Bishop Joseph Kopacz announces upcoming priest assignments.
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  • An Intro to Pastoral Reimagining
    May 21, 2023
    Bishop Kopacz gives an overview of the upcoming Pastoral Reimagining process happening around the diocese beginning Pentecost 2023 and ending Pentecost 2024.
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  • Homegrown Vocations bear fruit
    May 12, 2023
    Video talk on vocations with Father Nick Adam and Bishop Joseph Kopacz
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  • Video Message from Bishop Kopacz - Accompany the Lord this Holy Week
    April 1, 2023
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  • Statement from Bishop Joseph R. Kopacz on Devastating Tornados
    March 25, 2023
    At this time, we join in prayer for all those affected by the storms that crossed our state and for the repose of the soul of those lost to these devastating tornados ...
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  • Bishops Kopacz & Kihneman issue letter to legislators supporting Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
    February 24, 2023
    Bishops Kopacz and Kihneman of Biloxi issued a letter to legislators in support of Postpartum Medicaid Extension. A press conference with leaders from Working Together Mississippi will be held in front of the Cathedral of St. Peter in Jackson on Monday, Feb. 27 at 1 p.m.
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  • Lenten Message from Bishop Kopacz
    February 21, 2023
    As we begin the sacred season of Lent with Ash Wednesday, Bishop Kopacz has a Lenten message for all.
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  • Action Needed: Postpartum Extended Health Coverage for Mothers and Newborns
    February 2, 2023
    We know that being Pro-Life is more than stopping abortions. We must help provide medical care to newborns and their mothers. Please call Speaker Philip Gunn and leave a message urging him to allow this legislation to come before the House for a vote.
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  • Bishop Kopacz grants dispensation from Lenten meat abstinence on March 17
    February 1, 2023
    Bishop Kopacz grants dispensation from Lenten meat abstinence on March 17 provided another Lenten penance is substituted.
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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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