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​Bishop Joseph R. Kopacz and the Diocese of Jackson rejoice in the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as our new Holy Father Pope Leo XIV.

Bishop Joseph Kopacz, together with the Office of Catholic Education and the Canonical Board of Pastors, has approved a comprehensive study of the four Catholic schools in the Jackson Metro area.

Bishop Joseph R. Kopacz has appointed two canonical pastors for St. Joseph Catholic School in Madison.

In light of the passing of Pope Francis and the anticipated election of a new pope, the Diocese of Jackson has announced a revised publication date for its May newspaper issue.

Bishop Joseph Kopacz released a video message for Holy Week/Easter 2025.

Through reports, the Diocese of Jackson learned on April 3 of the death of Lenin Vargas, a former priest of the diocese, on April 1 in Mexico.

Rev. Augustine Palimattam Poulose appointed Administrator Pro Tempore of St. Michael Parish Forest and its mission, St. Anne in Newton; St. Michael Parish Paulding and Centro Católico in Morton, effective April 1, 2025.

Bishop Joseph Kopacz talks about the tradition of Mardi Gras and the Lenten season.

The Diocese of Jackson prays for Pope Francis as he undergoes treatment for illness.

Statement from the Bishops of the Province of Mobile regarding immigration.

May we celebrate the season in faith, hope and love!

Bishop Kopacz invites all to a special celebration honoring the life and legacy of Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman, FSPA. The event will feature the installation and blessing of a life-sized bronze statue of Sister Thea and will take place on Saturday, December 21, at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of Saint Peter the Apostle in Jackson

Bishop Kopacz introduces the Holy Year - Jubilee 2025 with the Pope's chosen theme "Pilgrims of Hope."

The numbers are in! Bishop Joseph Kopacz extends his thanks for the support of ministries around the diocese for the #iGiveCatholic campaign on #Giving Tuesday.

Blessings to all in this splendid season of grace from Bishop Joseph Kopacz. Advent is the perfect preparation to open our hearts and minds to understand the great gift of Jesus Christ.

Bishop Joseph R. Kopacz sends his greetings and prayers to the faithful of the Diocese of Jackson as we join in the celebration of Thanksgiving this season.