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St. Charles Catholic Church St. Charles Catholic Church ceased being a mission church of St. Jerome in 1973. Father Bob Willett was named first pastor of St. Charles.

06/22/2026

This week we spotlight St. Albert Chmielowski, a man whose life was transformed by God’s mercy and who dedicated himself completely to serving the poor and forgotten. Born in 1845 in Poland, Albert experienced great hardship early in life, including the loss of his parents and a severe injury during a national uprising that resulted in the amputation of one of his legs. Despite these challenges, he pursued a career as an artist and became known for his remarkable talent and creativity.

As Albert grew in his faith, he began to recognize Christ in those who were suffering around him. Leaving behind his successful artistic career, he chose to devote himself entirely to caring for the homeless, the poor, and those living on the margins of society. He joined the Third Order of St. Francis and eventually founded the Albertine Brothers and Albertine Sisters, religious communities dedicated to serving those most in need.

Albert opened shelters where the poor could find food, clothing, shelter, and compassionate care. He believed that every person deserved to be treated with dignity and love, regardless of their circumstances. His ministry was rooted in the conviction that serving the poor was serving Christ Himself. He often reminded his followers that they should strive to be “good as bread,” meaning that they should be available to others just as bread is shared freely with those who hunger.

Despite living in poverty himself, Albert never lost hope or compassion for those he served. He spent his days among the poor, offering practical assistance, friendship, and spiritual encouragement. His life became a powerful witness to the Gospel call to love one another and care for the least among us.

✨ This week, ask St. Albert Chmielowski to pray for you—that you may recognize Christ in those who are suffering, serve others with humility and compassion, and generously share God’s love with everyone you encounter.

06/21/2026

Joseph found happiness not in mere self-sacrifice but in self-gift. In him, we never see frustration but only trust. His patient silence was the prelude to concrete expressions of trust. Our world today needs fathers. It has no use for tyrants who would domineer others as a means of compensating for their own needs. - Pope Francis, Patris Corde

Today on Father’s Day, we pray for all fathers: those who are new dads, grieving a loss, or longing to become fathers. We also pray for husbands facing infertility, that they may be strengthened in their vocation to love.
Saint Joseph, foster father of Jesus, pray for us!

06/21/2026

Holy Mass June 21, 2026

Bulletin for June 21.
06/18/2026

Bulletin for June 21.

06/18/2026

In the Nicene Creed, Catholics profess that we believe in “one, holy, catholic, and apostolic” faith. We believe the Catholic Church is the one true Church instituted by Jesus Christ, universally practiced, and handed on by the apostles.

The Church of today is the one true Church the apostles professed. Jesus promised “there would be one flock, one shepherd” in John 10:16. Paul writes in Ephesians 4:4-5 there is one body, one spirit, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father. We are united into one body by the sharing of one bread (1 Cor. 10:17), which we know as the Eucharist.

Secondly, the Church is holy in that it was instituted by the all-holy God and has been endowed with the Sacraments and the Word meant to make the sinners of its body holy. This doesn’t mean that the members of the Church are perfect or “holier than thou”; it means the Church is able to dispense the graces given by Christ through the Sacraments and Holy Scripture. Christ loves us and gave Himself up for us that He might cleanse us and make us holy (Eph. 5:25-27) thereby instituting a holy Church.

Thirdly, the Church is “catholic”, meaning “universal”. Any person from any nation can be a part of the faith. It is no mere coincidence that on the “birthday” of the Church, known as Pentecost, there were Jews from every nation present when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles (Acts 2:5). Many accepted the faith right then and there and carried and spread the Good News in their native lands. This faith is for all people at all times in all places.

Fourthly and finally, the Church is apostolic–founded upon the apostles through the commission of Jesus. The apostles, chosen by Jesus (John 6:70), were given the power and authority to pass on the truths given to them by Jesus. The successors, or bishops, were handed over this power and authority to maintain these truths; the New Testament references this in Titus 1:5-9. All Catholic bishops to this day have the authority that originated with the apostles.

Jesus Christ founded the Catholic Church upon the authority of the apostles, available universally to all people, and instituted the Sacraments meant to make all men holy and united in His one Church. We are, and always have been, one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church.

This series isn’t meant for debate, but simply to share what Catholics actually believe.

06/15/2026

This week we spotlight St. Ephrem (or Ephraim) of Syria, the only deacon Doctor of the Church. Ephrem was born at the beginning of the 4th century in Nisibis (in modern-day Turkey) to poor farm laborers. He was raised in piety, but from a young age, he was known for his quick temper and impulsive behavior. He often fought, acted unreasonably, and doubted God’s Providence. As he grew up, Ephrem finally underwent conversion by the grace of God and followed a path of repentance.

Ephrem became a disciple of St. James of Nisibis, an ascetic defender of the Christian faith and denouncer of A***nism. Through James’ tutelage, Ephrem became meek and humble, submitting to God’s will and finding the strength to withstand temptations without complaint. Ephrem was transformed into a humble monk, entrusted by James to preach sermons, instruct children, and even went with James to the First Ecumenical Council at Nicea in 325.

After the capture of Nisibis by Persians in 363, Ephrem moved to a monastery in Edessa. There he joined the ascetics dwelling in caves, praying and creating psalms set to music. It was here that Ephrem developed his future talent in psalmody, creating hymns that are still used in Eastern Orthodoxy to this day. While in Edessa, he also grew in the gift of teaching, bestowed upon him by God, and many came to hear his counsel. Ephrem instructed everyone in repentance, faith, and piety, denouncing the A***n heresy that caused turmoil at that time. Pagans who heard his preaching converted, and many Christians devoted themselves more concretely to God.

Ephrem wrote the first Syriac commentary on the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible. He wrote many prayers and hymns, his most famous to the Most Holy Trinity, to the Son of God, and to Mary, the Most Holy Theotokos. He composed hymns to celebrate the Twelve Great Feasts of the Lord, including the Nativity, Baptism, and Resurrection of Christ. St. Ephrem’s Prayer of Repentance is recited during Great Lent, the most rigorous season of fasting in the Eastern Orthodox and Christian Churches.

Though he converted many and was a great instructor, Ephrem struggled with feelings of guilt and moral anxiety. He believed himself to the least and worst of all, even to the end of his days. He visited Caesarea in Cappadocia with Saint Basil the Great, who wanted to ordain him a priest, but Ephrem considered himself unworthy and only consented to becoming a deacon. Later, Basil tried to make him accept a bishop’s throne, but Ephrem feigned madness to avoid this, still considering himself unworthy of any higher honor.

At the end of his life, Ephrem hoped to live in solitude in Edessa, but God called him to serve the poor and suffering. A devastating famine swept through Edessa, so using his gift of speech, he convinced the wealthy to aid those in need. From those offerings, he built a poor-house for the poor and sick. After this, he withdrew to a cave near Edessa after contracting the plague from ministering to the sick, and he succumbed to the sickness in 373.

St. Ephrem of Syria teaches us that humility is attainable, even if we struggle with anger and impulsiveness, even if we feel guilt and anxiety. All we must do is trust in God and use the gifts He provides to better the lives of those around us. St. Ephrem of Syria, pray for us!

06/14/2026

Holy Mass June 14, 2026

06/11/2026

Today the U.S. bishops will consecrate the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, joined by parishes and faithful across the country. The act of consecration takes place as part of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Join the livestream this afternoon at 4pm ET / 3pm CT / 2pm MT / 1pm PT. Watch along, pray with us, and entrust our nation to the love of Christ's Sacred Heart.

Bulletin for June 14
06/11/2026

Bulletin for June 14

06/10/2026

During their June Plenary Assembly, the bishops of the United States held a canonical consultation on a cause of beatification and canonization for the Servant of God John Rick Miller, a family man, businessman, and international missionary. He dedicated his missionary efforts to promoting the consecration and devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, as well as adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

Bishop Thomas John Paprocki, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Canonical Affairs and Church Governance, and Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami facilitated the bishops’ discussion. By a voice vote, the bishops expressed their support for advancing the cause of beatification and canonization on the diocesan level.

The following biography of Mr. Miller was drawn from information provided by the Archdiocese of Miami:

John Rick Miller was born on July 10, 1948, in New York. His family was of French-Canadian descent, and among his ancestors were St. Margaret D'Youville and St. André Bessette. It is said that he developed a deep sense of God and the Catholic faith at an early age, largely due to the influence of his paternal grandparents.

Mr. Miller studied at the Catholic Institute of Mount of the Assumption and graduated from Peru Senior High School in Peru, New York. He entered Paul Smith College in Hudson Falls, New York, to study restaurant and hotel management, and worked in business and quickly rose through the ranks at several prominent corporations.

In 1984, he married Noella Bidoor Samson in Bahrain, and on July 2, 1986, they welcomed their twin children, Alexandra and Jonathan.

Although he had drifted away from the Catholic faith since his college years, in 1988, he experienced a personal encounter with God after a pilgrimage to a Marian shrine, which led him back to the faith and sparked his passion for bringing God’s love to the world. In 1989, Mr. Miller established numerous prayer cenacles across different countries. He served as a catechist in Cairo, Egypt, from 1993 to 1997. In 1998, while in London, he co-founded the “Apostolate of St. Joseph,” an international Catholic organization dedicated to strengthening the family under the patronage of St. Joseph and St. Monica. In 2001, he established the “Confraternity of Our Lady” at the historic Willesden National Marian Shrine, with members praying for the protection and conversion of London.

In 2007, Mr. Miller broadened his evangelization efforts to India, where he, in collaboration with the Pallottine Order, developed plans to build Catholic shrines honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary. He also traveled to Colombia, where, after prayerful reflection, he felt moved to lead efforts to consecrate the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. On October 12, 2008, the country renewed its consecration to the Sacred Heart, and for the first time, the Church consecrated the country to Mary. This revival of faith inspired many of his followers to establish prayer cenacles and promote perpetual adoration. Word spread quickly, and in the months and years that followed, he was invited to Mexico, Venezuela, Ecuador, Costa Rica, and Panama.

In 2009, he established the “Mission for the Love of God Worldwide,” a lay Catholic group dedicated to rekindling awareness of God’s presence through consecration, personal conversion, and prayer. Over time, the ministry expanded to 21 locations globally, with a strong presence in Central and South America. Inspired by his invitation, multiple countries also conducted consecrations to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. In 2011, the Catholic Conference of Bishops of Ecuador officially recognized the mission as a private association of the faithful.

Mr. Miller received many honors from leaders of the Church in Colombia and Mexico for his work and dedication to the conversion of souls. He died on May 30, 2015, from esophageal cancer. His remains rest beneath the esplanade outside the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Doral, Florida, which has become a pilgrimage destination for the faithful.

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