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.

This year marks five years since the Diocese of Birmingham formally established Hispanic Young Adult Ministry — Pastoral...
06/01/2026

This year marks five years since the Diocese of Birmingham formally established Hispanic Young Adult Ministry — Pastoral Juvenil Hispana — within the Office of Hispanic Ministry.

What began as a pastoral response to a growing need has become an essential bridge between cultures, generations, and parish communities throughout the diocese. Read more:

Hispanic Young Adult Ministry

Marriage is frequently described as being “an image of Christ’s love for His Church.” While the imagery is quite profoun...
05/25/2026

Marriage is frequently described as being “an image of Christ’s love for His Church.” While the imagery is quite profound, one newlywed, Mary-Margaret Blackwood Mascari, sums up the sacrament quite succinctly:

“Marriage is to will the good of the other. It’s to help each other get to Heaven.” Read more:

“Marriage is to will the good of the other. It’s to help each other get to Heaven.”

Everybody loves a good story. In this book, I don’t spend many words trying to teach the reader things, but rather share...
05/20/2026

Everybody loves a good story.

In this book, I don’t spend many words trying to teach the reader things, but rather share true, poignant, occasionally funny but real stories of how these virtues, lessons and rules were formed in me by my parents. Read more:

A Man on Purpose: 10 Rules of Life from a Faithful Father

Here it is! Here is the reason Jesus came down from Heaven and was born into our world: It is what we call the “Incarnat...
05/18/2026

Here it is! Here is the reason Jesus came down from Heaven and was born into our world: It is what we call the “Incarnation,” the embodiment of God in the human form of Jesus. It was solely for our salvation.

(Homework! Read John 3:16)

“For us men and for our salvation He came down from Heaven …”

A quick read through leadership articles on hiring will offer completely conflicting advice. The challenge is discerning...
05/13/2026

A quick read through leadership articles on hiring will offer completely conflicting advice. The challenge is discerning whether you are thoughtfully aligning a person’s gifts with organizational needs – or unintentionally reshaping a role around a specific individual that might not serve the mission.

Here are three questions to help guide this discernment:

Align talents with mission

The last time the Diocese of Birmingham ordained more than two men to the diocesan priesthood in the same year was close...
05/11/2026

The last time the Diocese of Birmingham ordained more than two men to the diocesan priesthood in the same year was close to two decades ago.

On May 30, however, the diocese will rejoice as Bishop Raica confers the sacrament of Holy Orders by laying his hands on three men: Deacons Andrew Vickery, John Gardiner, and John Paul Stepnowski. Read more:

Bishop Raica to ordain three men to the priesthood

For married couples, moving is more than a change of address. Whether you’re newlyweds settling into your first home or ...
05/08/2026

For married couples, moving is more than a change of address. Whether you’re newlyweds settling into your first home or a growing family searching for more space, a move shakes up your social, professional, family and spiritual life.

But it can also be an opportunity for spiritual growth through the everyday practices of love and partnership. Read more:

Through him, any new place can truly become home.

“May the Lord grant me the grace to respond faithfully to His call.” These words, spoken by Pope Leo XIV two days after ...
05/06/2026

“May the Lord grant me the grace to respond faithfully to His call.”

These words, spoken by Pope Leo XIV two days after the Mass inaugurating his ministry as the 266th successor of St. Peter, are at the very heart of this issue of the One Voice. Read more:

“May the Lord grant me the grace to respond faithfully to His call.”

In May, three men will be ordained to the priesthood. What a blessing from God! I can only express my gratitude for His ...
05/04/2026

In May, three men will be ordained to the priesthood. What a blessing from God! I can only express my gratitude for His abiding care for us.

Allow me to share some of my thoughts about this theme of “vocation” or “call to a religious or holy life.” Read more:

Allow me to share some of my thoughts about this theme of “vocation,” or “call to a religious or holy life.”

In honor of St. Christopher Magallanes and his fellow companions, we offer this Charro Beans recipe. Named after the cha...
04/30/2026

In honor of St. Christopher Magallanes and his fellow companions, we offer this Charro Beans recipe.

Named after the charros (traditional Mexican horsemen or cowboys) who would cook these beans over an open campfire, may this tasty side dish spice up your next celebration! Read more:

In honor of St. Christopher Magallanes and his fellow companions, we offer this Charro Beans recipe.

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