National Eucharistic Revival
We will begin this Eucharistic Revival with our celebration of Masses on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ – more commonly called Corpus Christi – which this year falls on Sunday, June 19. Brothers and sisters in Christ, This has been an exciting time in the Diocese of Alexandria. Over…
Read MoreSpiritual direction: growth along the journey
There seems to always be a need for good spiritual directors: those men and women who have a special gift, and are trained to guide the People of God on their faith journeys. The Diocese of Alexandria is blessed to have 3 individuals who have recently completed the Internship in Spiritual Direction from the Archdiocese…
Read MoreAdditional name of clergy credibly accused of abuse
The Diocese of Alexandria today (Sept. 20, 2019) released the name of one additional clergy against whom there have been credible allegations of sexual abuse of minors. Fr. Theordore Lelieveld An allegation of sexual misconduct and abuse of male minors dating back to the mid-1960s was reported to the Diocese of Alexandria in August 2019.…
Read MoreAdditional names of clergy credibly accused of abuse
The Diocese of Alexandria today released the names of three additional clergy against whom there have been credible allegations of sexual abuse of minors. Fr. Adrian Molenschot Allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of male minors dating back to the 1960s were reported to the Diocese of Alexandria in February 2019. Fr. Molenschot died in…
Read MoreHow to prepare for confession
By Rachel Penate It felt as though the world had stopped, as though time stood still and was holding its breath for me — my sweaty hands clasped in front of my jittery body, waiting for what felt like eternity. I was in line for confession and what should’ve been a rewarding anticipation, felt more…
Read MoreMarriage: It’s worth talking about
By Holly Carbo and Mandi Chapman, Guest Contributors The months of planning leading to the perfect wedding can become so all-encompassing, that it consumes a couples’ conversations. “Is that on your list or mine?” “Do we really have to invite Uncle Gerald?” “Why is your mom being so difficult?” It’s easy to get distracted from…
Read MoreDiocese releases names of Clergy
Names of Clergy accused (released February 6, 2019) The following names are those of clergy duly incardinated or at one time serving in the Diocese of Alexandria accused of sexual misconduct and abuse of minors by allegations brought by victims or by written testimony: A: Diocesan Clergy – Living Deacon Raymond M. Jones • Review…
Read MoreGet to know our Priests, Deacons, Religious, and Seminarians
We asked our Priests, Deacons, Religious, and Seminarians: What are you most thankful for from this past year, and why? Father Derek Ducote, Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Alexandria: I’m thankful for Our Lady of Prompt Succor Parish and School, where I have been welcomed and invited into many homes, events, and classrooms to celebrate…
Read MoreMessage from Cardinal Daniel DiNardo and Pope Francis regarding the February 2019 Bishop’s meeting
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, President of the USCCB, shared correspondence he received from Pope Francis just as the USCCB was gathering for their fall meeting in November. The message was regarding the meeting of Bishop’s in February 2019 entitled “The Protection of Minors in the Church.” To view the original documents please see the links along…
Read MoreAnalysis: On sexual abuse, what will U.S. bishops, and the pope, do next?
by JD Flynn Washington D.C., Nov 26, 2018 / 06:15 pm (CNA): Bishop Frank Rodimer and Fr. Peter Osinski were friends. Osinski was a priest in the Diocese of Camden, New Jersey. Rodimer was Bishop of Paterson, a nearby diocese, from 1978 until 2004. For years the men rented a beach house together each summer…
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