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  • Bishop Knestout joined the Comboni Missionary Sisters to celebrate their recent move to their new convent in Glen Allen. On Wednesday, Dec. 10, Bishop Knestout celebrated Mass and blessed the new building to mark this exciting transition for the sisters!

    The Comboni Missionary Sisters have been serving in our diocese for 75 years and were… Read more

  • During one of Our Lady’s four appearances to St. Juan Diego, she instructed him to gather roses in his tilma (cloak) and present them to his local bishop. When he opened his tilma in front of the bishop, the roses fell to the ground, and an image of Our Lady was miraculously imprinted on the fabric.

    A basilica was later built at the… Read more

  • Simbang Gabi begins next week on Dec. 16 and will be celebrated the next nine days at parishes throughout our diocese with Mass followed by food and fellowship.

    This Filipino tradition of the nine-day novena began with liturgies held early in the morning to give farmers the opportunity to attend Mass before beginning their work.

    Bishop… Read more

  • Throughout the season of Advent, let us use this time to grow in love for others as Christ calls us to do.

    May we welcome Him with warm and humble hearts, dedicated to serving God and His people!

  • To close out the Jubilee Year of Hope in our diocese, Bishop Knestout will celebrate a special Mass on Sunday, Dec. 28, at 11 a.m.

    Though the Jubilee officially continues through Jan. 6, 2026, all are welcome to come together for this diocesan celebration. Mass will be held at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart and will be livestreamed for… Read more

  • Our schools, parishes, and missions are cheering for the generosity of almost 3,000 donors who gave to #iGiveCatholic on #GivingTuesday and over the past week!

    $1,198,390 worth of blessings were donated to help schools expand programming and build infrastructure, to support churches, to help campus ministers create more opportunities… Read more

  • Several of our seminarians had the unique opportunity to welcome the relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux when the relics were brought to Theological College at The Catholic University of America.

    The Little Flower’s relics toured the U.S. from October 1 – Dec. 8, to mark the 100th anniversary of her canonization.

    Diocesan seminarians Carl… Read more

  • Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared to St. Juan Diego several times in Mexico. He is most known for the the miraculous image of Our Lady that appeared on his cloak.

    A convert to the faith, St. Juan Diego was the first native to the Americas to be canonized as a saint and began a strong devotion to Our Lady after the apparitions.

    His story is… Read more

  • Advent is a time to grow in relationship with Jesus as we anticipate His coming at Christmas. Through the sacrament of reconciliation, we can draw closer to God by receiving His forgiveness and mercy.

    During this liturgical season, many of our parishes have additional opportunities for reconciliation.

    Contact a nearby parish or visit… Read more

  • Through her Immaculate Conception, the Blessed Virgin Mary was born to be our model of holiness. God preserved her from original sin from the moment of her conception. Mary the Immaculate Conception is the patroness of the United States, making this a patronal feast for our country.

    Immaculate Mary, #prayforus!

    Today is a holy day of… Read more

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