THE CATHOLIC WEEK DIGEST

From the Archdiocese

Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi submits required Letter of Retirement, remains Archbishop of Mobile.

Poking the Hornet’s Nest of IVF

By Fr. Tad Pacholczyk

A sweeping decision by the Alabama Supreme Court in February sent shock waves through the world of assisted reproduction. Justice Jay Mitchell, writing on behalf of the court’s 7-2 majority, concluded that human embryos in IVF clinics “are ‘children,’ … without exception based on developmental stage, physical location, or any other ancillary characteristics.”

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Holy Week 2024 Photo Gallery

Throughout the Archdiocese of Mobile the faithful gathered to bear witness to the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of our Lord. Click below to view more photos.

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Published 3/22

From the Archbishop

Jesus' love is more powerful than death itself

Columnists

Pat Arensberg - Attending Easter Triduum liturgies can be enriching

Deacon Hector J. Donastorg - Mujer Valiente-Valiant Woman

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Deacon Schultz, Rich Perkins called to ordination

We thank God for Deacon Joseph Schultz and Rich Perkins! Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi announced during the Chrism Mass on March 26 that both Deacon Schultz and Rich Perkins have been called to ordination. Deacon Schultz will be ordained a priest and Rich Perkins will be ordained a transitional deacon on June 1 at the Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. God willing, Rich will then be ordained to the priesthood in 2025!

Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi Announces:

Deacon Andrew M. Pitts has been appointed as Deacon to St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Tillmans Corner, effective April 1, 2024.

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