One Voice

One Voice The magazine of the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama. Inspiring stories of personal witness, Catholic life, theology, culture and more.

On January 1, 1971, the first issue of the One Voice newspaper arrived in the mailboxes of the faithful with Bishop Joseph Vath as its founder, Father John Igoe as editor, Sally Crockett as the manager, Rose Lovett as the editorial assistant and John May as the circulation manager. Over the decades that followed, the newspaper informed the people of the Diocese of Birmingham not only about news wi

thin the diocese and around the world, but also about their Catholic faith. With digital media playing a major role in the way news is acquired, in late 2021 the One Voice newspaper evolved into the One Voice magazine. The magazine will build on its roots as a teaching newspaper and squarely focus in on the mission of the diocese – evangelization. Each issue will feature stories of personal witness, Catholic life, theology, culture, and more. The One Voice is published six times a year and mailed to all households registered with a parish in the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama.

I recently turned 45, and with that attained number of years on this temporary home we call earth, a multitude of emotio...
09/04/2026

I recently turned 45, and with that attained number of years on this temporary home we call earth, a multitude of emotions, thoughts, questions, and realities have recently come to the forefront. Read more:

“Does human life even matter?” I would like to offer an unequivocal, “Yes!”

A theme that emerges from the mix and is worthy of some reflection is the Year of St Francis. Here are my thoughts as we...
09/02/2026

A theme that emerges from the mix and is worthy of some reflection is the Year of St Francis.

Here are my thoughts as we contemplate the gift of St. Francis of Assisi in the life of the Church:

Here are my thoughts as we contemplate the gift of St. Francis of Assisi in the life of the Church:

Deacon Walter “Wally” Zieverink sat down with the One Voice on St. Joseph’s Day, looking back at his 50 plus years of mi...
08/31/2026

Deacon Walter “Wally” Zieverink sat down with the One Voice on St. Joseph’s Day, looking back at his 50 plus years of ministry as a permanent deacon.

While the decision to meet on the solemnity was pure happenchance, afterward, it was clear the day was quite fitting. Read more:

Deacon Wally Zieverink

Not much is recorded about the Catholic presence in Talladega other than mention of the town being a Jesuit Mission serv...
08/24/2026

Not much is recorded about the Catholic presence in Talladega other than mention of the town being a Jesuit Mission served out of Selma at the turn of the 20th century.

In 1902, Talladega County and other surrounding counties were placed under the care of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Parish in Anniston. Read more:

In 1902, Talladega County and other surrounding counties were placed under the care of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Parish in Anniston.

There are people, places, and things in this world which can easily be described as quintessential: Babe Ruth, the Grand...
08/17/2026

There are people, places, and things in this world which can easily be described as quintessential: Babe Ruth, the Grand Canyon, apple pie.

For those who know her, Raine “Mrs. A” Anselmo, is the quintessence of a first-grade Catholic school teacher. Read more:

A vessel of the Lord

I never imagined that two trips with virtual strangers — one to Lisbon, Portugal, and the other to Rome, Italy — would c...
08/10/2026

I never imagined that two trips with virtual strangers — one to Lisbon, Portugal, and the other to Rome, Italy — would change the way I see faith, friendship, and community.

As a cradle Catholic – the child of Catholic parents, baptized as an infant, a previous Catholic school student – what did I really have left to learn about our religion?

As a cradle Catholic, what did I really have left to learn about Catholicism? The answer: quite a bit.

The Fraternity of the Poor of Jesus Christ emerged from a moment of profound spiritual inquiry in the life of founder, F...
08/07/2026

The Fraternity of the Poor of Jesus Christ emerged from a moment of profound spiritual inquiry in the life of founder, Father Gilson Sobreiro de Araújo.

Born in Brazil in 1970, Father Gilson was a priest with a deep passion for missionary work, having served in both European refugee missions and Brazilian prisons. Read more:

The Fraternity of the Poor of Jesus Christ emerged from a moment of profound spiritual inquiry in the life of Father Gilson Sobreiro de Araújo.

“As Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration, we are called to pour out our life in thankful adoration for Jesus in the Most B...
08/03/2026

“As Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration, we are called to pour out our life in thankful adoration for Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament on behalf of Holy Church, and with our sisters in community, we eagerly follow the Gospel way that our Father Saint Francis and our Mother Saint Clare showed us." Read more:

Of all the orders with Franciscan roots serving the Diocese, the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration have been in existence the longest.

The Franciscan roots of the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word come from Mother Mary Angelica, P.C.P.A.She foun...
07/31/2026

The Franciscan roots of the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word come from Mother Mary Angelica, P.C.P.A.

She founded the community in 1987 to serve the spiritual and pastoral needs of the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) and the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration at Our Lady of the Angeles Monastery in Irondale. Read more:

The Franciscan roots of the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word come from Mother Mary Angelica, P.C.P.A.

When people see the Sister Servants of the Eternal Word in their white and brown habit, cord cincture, and large rosary,...
07/27/2026

When people see the Sister Servants of the Eternal Word in their white and brown habit, cord cincture, and large rosary, many puzzled Catholics stop them and ask what kind of Sisters they are. Franciscan? Dominican?

And they smile and answer, “Yes!”

We are grateful for St. Francis’ intercession as we, too, seek to learn conformity to Christ!

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Birmingham, AL
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