“[It was] more than seeing, but experiencing and entering in the Mass at a deeper and personal level with him as he thrust his whole heart and soul into what God called him to do.” Dave continued to recount the tears of joy he had, seeing his son take plain bread and wine and turn them into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.

Fr. Emilio Biosca, OFM Cap., will become the next Bishop of the Diocese of Venice, Florida on July 11, 2026.

The recognition that the Creator is the ultimate source of our inalienable rights is an affirmation not only of Divine omnipotence but also the centrality of God to and for our nation.

Bishop Burbidge begins his letter with the foundational message — Jesus is the source of all healing as our Divine Physician. From multiple examples found in Scripture regarding Jesus’ healing power, we are reminded by our shepherd that “the Church follows our Lord in emphasizing the primacy of spiritual healing, the importance of faith in God, and fidelity to his commands as the key for everlasting salvation.”

What is keeping you from falling more deeply in love with Jesus? What is keeping you from passing on that love to your neighbor? These questions should guide your plan for Lent.

Youth Apostles is delighted to announce the winners in the 6th annual multimedia pro-life contest! 

I joined Youth Apostles 44 years ago, two years after it was founded in 1979. In those days, we had about 15 members. Two were married and the rest were single men, most of whom had come from the high school Catholic Life Community at St. Anthony parish in Falls Church, VA.