Bishop Kopacz

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May the Lord shower down abundant blessings as the Cause of this Servant of God unfolds.

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Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! In celebration, we'll be exploring the lives of heroes that helped shape the Church, beginning with Sr. Thea Bowman, whose cause for canonization is proceeding to Rome.

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La Gran Fiesta de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe
Ave Maria, lead us to a deeper love for your Son at Christmas and always

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On the first Sunday of Advent Cesar Sanchez celebrates Candidacy at Sacred Heart in Canton. A big stride forward on the path to the Diaconate. Our prayers go out to him and all of our seminarians.

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“The wise shall shine like the splendor of the firmament. Those who lead the many to justice shall be like the stars forever.” (Daniel 12,3)
The Cause for Cononization is underway for Sister Thea Bowman, Servant of God. Her holiness shines upon us.

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May we accompany our Veterans in every way that we can. In prayer, with gratitude, and in their needs. Grateful to all in Mississippi who stay by their side, including our Catholic Charities through Veteran Services. You are not forgotten in death, nor in life. God be with you!

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Happy All Saints
The Cloud of Witnesses washed clean in the Blood of the Lamb.
An eternal vision of heaven
A vision for daily living.
Oh Dios, te alaban todos tus santos!

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El Encuentro #5 missionary disciples & delegates from Jackson & Scranton at the end of Mass
The joy is palpable on this feast of Saint Matthew, called, loved, forgiven, & sent by the Lord to live the joy of the Gospel.

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Dunmore Central Catholic Dunmore, PA
50th Reunion celebration
You might ask: You mean from Kindergarten?
Thank you, but we’ll accept the compliment just the same.
Bless their hearts and see you at #55

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Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta
“If we have no peace, we have forgotten that we belong to each other.”
“Let is always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.”
The simple wisdom of a profound and holy woman who is now part of the Cloud of Witnesses.

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Humbly welcome the word of God that is planted in you and is able to save your souls. Be doers and not hears only. (St James) Why? Because faith, hope and love abide and the greatest of these is love. (St Paul)

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May the joy of the encounter between Mary & Elizabeth in the Magnificat on this Assumption night embrace our hearts.
“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord. My spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” Mi alma proclama la grandeza del Senior. Mi espiritu se recocija en Dios.

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The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Washington D C
The view from Theological College
A Bishops’ workshop on life long formation at Catholic University Marathon Sessions but a blessing to be with faith filled &!challenging instructors & brother Bishops from 28 dioceses

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Faculty and staff from the metro-area Catholic schools kicked off the 2018-19 school year today with a retreat on “Living the Beatitudes!” Please pray for our faculties, staff and students has they prepare to return for a new school year.

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Pope Francis & 17 leaders of Churches in the Middle East
“Many children have spent their lives looking at rubble instead of schools, hearing explosions of bombs instead of the happy din of playgrounds. Please, listen to the cry of children.” May we not be deaf to their cry!

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“We walk by faith, not by sight.”
But, not wandering blindly, rather led by the Holy Spirit of love, power, and self discipline to accomplish the works of God: justice, peace and solidarity.
Blessed Sunday

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Congratulations to our graduates and their families: Saint Joseph, Madison— Vicksburg Catholic—Cathedral, Natchez—Saint Joseph, Greenville
May the Lord, who is always near, bless you and keep you!

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Congratulations to the State Champions: to the Bruins of Saint Joe
Players-Coaches-Fans. Talent and heart made it happen. The presence of the Holy Spirit at work: Power Love and Discipline

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Catholic Charities Jackson, MS
URM Graduation from H.S. Serving unaccompanied refugee minors since post Vietnam war. Congratulations Shahid from Burma and Haben, Daniel, Haben, Filmon and Tesfit, all from Eritrea. From hell on earth to hope in Jackson. The USA at its best.

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Francesca Rose Rohan
Through the waters Baptism became a member of the Body of Jesus Christ on Mother’s Day
Congratulations to Stephanie Tom and the members of the Rohan and Boniello families. Praise God!

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No longer slaves because we have been invited into loving friendship with Jesus Christ, may we know his peace and joy bearing fruit that will last. “Love one another as I have loved you.”