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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. 

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.

Bishop Joseph Kopacz announces upcoming priest assignments.

Bishop Kopacz gives an overview of the upcoming Pastoral Reimagining process happening around the diocese beginning Pentecost 2023 and ending Pentecost 2024.

Video talk on vocations with Father Nick Adam and Bishop Joseph Kopacz

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 ...

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.

As we begin the sacred season of Lent with Ash Wednesday, Bishop Kopacz has a Lenten message for all.

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.

Bishop Kopacz grants dispensation from Lenten meat abstinence on March 17 provided another Lenten penance is substituted.

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.

Bishop Kopacz wishes all a Merry Christmas in his latest video message.

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.

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

Bishop Joseph Kopacz was released from St. Dominic Hospital Thursday, August 25, and is home resting for a few more days.