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Faith and Culture

Secularism is Destroying the World

This video challenges the claims made by new atheists that secularism can improve society more effectively than religion. It presents extensive research demonstrating how Christianity has positively impacted areas such as human rights, education, charitable activities, mental health, crime reduction, and overall community well-being.

Inspiring Philosophy

Catholic Therapist

Please Pray for Vocations!

Below we list the latest seminarian roster (to be updated soon) and the diaconate formation rosters, as well as a full parish directories (with church locations) of both Vicariates in the Diocese.

Diocese Vocation Page

St Paul Center

Sept 2025: Mary Ann Skinger, Alison Wilson, George Brown

Oct 2025: Barbara Imhoff

Nov 2025: Mary Frances Lerch, Shirley Dickson, Richard Nolan

Dec 2025: Janice Steinhauser, Frank Lowe

Jan 2026: Allen Schomaker

Feb 2026: Virginia Briski, Laura DiCola

March 2026: Sister Celeste Hupert, Michael Van Leer, Barbara Davis

April 2026: Sr Carol Troesch, Marie Adams, Barbara Fuerst, Judith Scott, Jane Welka, Paul Walsh

May 2026: John Staudacher, Dennis McLean, Pauline Zelina, Joseph Kaib, Martha Foster

July 2026: Frank LoPresti, Theresa Henderson

Aug 2026: Vivian Castiglioni, Sr Therese Martin Blehar, Lorene Bauer

Sept 2026: Shirley Kohler, Fr Peter Murphy, John Eichenlaub

In the ancient world, when a new stone building was to be constructed, the first stone set in place was the cornerstone. Great care was taken with the carving of the cornerstone since it determined the direction of the walls that were built out from it. The cornerstone was the most important stone in the building.

To the religious leaders of His day, Jesus intimated that He was the “chief cornerstone.” But of what? To what building was Jesus referring when He declared Himself to be the chief cornerstone? He didn’t say, but the apostle Paul did in Ephesians 2:19-22. Jesus initiated the building of what is becoming “a holy temple in the Lord”—that is, the Church of all true believers, also called “the household of God.” Jesus is the chief cornerstone, “the apostles and prophets” are the foundation, and we are the “living stones” (1 Peter 2:5) God is using to build the temple in which His presence dwells.

Everything depends on Jesus; He is the cornerstone that provides direction and structure to the Church. Our faith begins and ends with Him.

"Christ is our temple, in whom by faith all believers meet." Matthew Henry

- Dr David Jeremiah

Step Back and Reflect - An Essay

Memory Lane!

As we celebrate 7 years of the Prayer Chain, we're taking a moment to look back on some of the individuals for which we have been praying. They range from newborn to (almost)) 104 years of age. Most of them, as you can see, were very young children. Some of them have unfortunately passed on (Amber, Frank, and Deacon Keith) but many of them have come through difficult situations and are still with us. One of those pictured, Brady, also appear in the video below.

All of these individuals, both the living and the dead, have greatly benefitted by your prayers! Keep the prayers and petitions coming!