Monday Memo

As we begin the month of December and enter more fully into the spirit of Advent, our diocese is preparing for a season filled with prayer, formation, and community. In this week’s memo, you’ll find important updates on Safe Environment compliance, upcoming liturgical resources, parish events, formation programs, and other announcements. May this Advent season bring renewal, hope, and peace.

As we enter the week of Thanksgiving, we take time to recognize the blessings within our diocesan community. In this edition, you’ll find updates on diocesan appointments, safe environment reminders, Advent and Christmas preparations, Jubilee resources, upcoming events, and current employment opportunities.

As Thanksgiving approaches, discover ways to give thanks, serve, and grow in faith. This edition highlights the first-ever Digital Experience with Pope Leo XIV at NCYC, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, retreats, and diocesan resources

As autumn unfolds, we give thanks for the blessings in our diocesan family. This week’s memo features new appointments, upcoming events, opportunities to serve, and resources to grow in faith—all ways to stay connected and engaged in our community.

This past week, our diocese joyfully celebrated the Ordination and Installation of Bishop Ralph O’Donnell on Tuesday, October 28. As we pray for our new bishop, may this celebration renew our hope in Christ and strengthen our unity as one faith family. We also reaffirm our commitment to fostering and maintaining a Safe Environment – where all can encounter God’s love with confidence and security.

This week, our diocese celebrates with joy the Ordination and Installation of Bishop-Elect Ralph O’Donnell on Tuesday. May this moment renew our hope in Christ and strengthen our unity as one faith family. As we continue the Catholic Stewardship Renewal, we also reaffirm our commitment to creating and maintaining a Safe Environment—a Church where all can encounter God’s love in trust and security.

This week’s Monday Morning Memo includes important updates on the Ordination and Installation of Bishop-Elect Fr. Ralph O’Donnell, livestream details for the Vespers service, Diocesan Choir participation, stewardship resources, employment openings, and upcoming diocesan events. Stay informed and connected with what’s happening across our diocese.

We prepare with joy for the Installation Mass of Bishop-Elect Ralph B. O’Donnell and invite all to take part—whether by singing in the Diocesan Choir or joining online. Don’t miss your last chance to register for the Women’s Ministry event featuring Sonja Corbitt, and explore updates on Catholic Stewardship Renewal, young adult Bible studies, and community outreach through Catholic Charities. There’s something for everyone in this week’s memo!

As we move into October, our diocese is filled with anticipation and gratitude. We prepare joyfully for the ordination and installation of Bishop-Elect Ralph B. O’Donnell later this month, and we invite you to join in this historic moment through livestream and prayer.

This edition features important diocesan updates and upcoming events, including the special commemorative issue honoring Bishop-elect Ralph B. O’Donnell. It also includes October Mass attendance reminders and opportunities for youth and young adult ministry, faith formation, and community engagement across the Diocese.