Archive for August 2023
Lector Formation Workshops
The Diocese of Alexandria will be offering Lector Formation workshops for those individuals who are interested in serving or who currently may serve as a Lector in their parish. To…
Read MoreExtraordinatry Ministers of Holy Communion Workshops
The next workshop(s) for Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion will be held on the dates, times and locations below. The average time for the workshop is about three hours so…
Read MoreSeminarian Candidacy Mass
A Candidacy Mass was celebrated by Bishop Robert Marshall at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral on Thursday, Aug. 3 for three of the seminarians of the diocese: Blaine Phillips, Gabe Dowden…
Read MoreEight Spiritual Directors to assist in your prayer life
By Deacon Richard Mitchell It was about 4 a.m. one morning in September 2017 when I heard my cellphone notification inform me of a new email. Since I was recently…
Read MoreCatholic Schools achieve full accreditation
Bishop Robert Marshall is please to announce that Diocese of Alexandria Catholic Schools have earned system-wide accreditation by Cognia™, a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts,…
Read MoreThomas Roque, Sr. retires
The Diocese of Alexandria announced the retirement of Catholic Schools Superintendent, Mr. Thomas E. Roque, Sr. effective August 4, 2023. Mr. Roque has served the diocese as superintendent for the…
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