Parish Letters

Saint Alphonsus Liguori was born near Naples, Italy September 27, 1696.   He was a hard-working student and received his degree in law at age 16. Shortly after, he became a famous lawyer. In 1723, he lost a case and, in spite of parental opposition, he decided to become a priest. He preached with zeal and in 1732 God called him to found the Congregation... [Read more of this letter]

Dear Parishioners, Some four weeks ago, after returning from New Orleans, I drove to Chicago to see my surgeon because there was something just not right about my leg.  Go figure!  When I saw him he asked when I wanted to be operated on because the retinaculum was torn again and he was going to have to repair it.  I was waiting for a date out about... [Read more of this letter]

Dear Parishioners, As July continues to fade, I think of how good God is and how He provides not only what is necessary, but lots of goodies that are extras, wrapped in beauty along with doses of nourishment.  Just look around you and see all that is in bloom, even an ugly beet; a vegetable that nourishes.  I quote a wise person, “Stop and smell... [Read more of this letter]