As we enter into the Universal Phase of the Synod on Synodality, we invite you to: Check out new materials that cover the five key themes from the previous phases and our diocesan response/efforts to them • Learn more about the synod as it moves into its final phase • Access resources and recommended links • Read the entire insert that was featured in The Compass • And more!

Reflection for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time. What the first reading calls aliens are immigrants or newcomers. They lived among the Hebrews, but were not Jews themselves. The Lord reminds the people that they were once aliens themselves.

Reflexiôn para el XXX Domingo ordinario. Lo que la primera lectura llama extranjeros son inmigrantes o recién llegados. Vivían entre los hebreos, pero ellos mismos no eran judíos. El Señor le recuerda a la gente que una vez ellos mismos fueron extranjeros.

Refection for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In the scriptures, being anointed usually meant you were a prophet or king of Israel. So why is Cyrus given that title? Cyrus was king of Persia when the Babylonians held the people of Israel captive. God used him to defeat the Babylonians and eventually bring the Israelites back to their homes.

Reflexiôn para el XXIX Domingo ordinario. En las Escrituras, ser ungido generalmente significaba que eras un profeta o rey de Israel. Entonces, ¿por qué se le da a Ciro ese título? Ciro era rey de Persia cuando los babilonios tenían cautivo al pueblo de Israel. Dios lo usó para derrotar a los babilonios y finalmente traer a los israelitas de regreso a sus hogares.

Reflection for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Why would invited guests refuse to come to a wedding? Free food and drink, music and dancing—what’s not to like? By this time, Jesus knew that many of the Jewish leaders would not accept the invitation to follow him. As we know, after the Resurrection the disciples began to spread the good news not only to other Jews, but to anyone who would listen.

Reflexión para el XXVIII Domingo ordinario. ¿Por qué los invitados se negarían a asistir a una boda? Comida y bebida gratis, música y baile: ¿cómo no les va a gustar? En ese momento, Jesús sabía que muchos de los líderes judíos no aceptarían la invitación de seguirlo. Como sabemos, después de la Resurrección, los discípulos comenzaron a difundir la buena nueva no solo a otros judíos, sino a cualquiera que quisiera escuchar.

40 Days for Life is an internationally coordinated 40-day campaign that aims to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and a peaceful all-day vigil in front of abortion businesses. Opportunities to gather, pray, fast and serve during these 40 Days for Life are available in our local area.

Bella Medical Clinic's Walk for Life is October 7th. Bring the whole family for this two mile walk – rain or shine! One of two major Bella fundraisers every year, proceeds from Bella’s Walk for Life support Bella’s mission and work to empower individuals to make healthy life-affirming decisions through free education and medical services.

The Catholic churches of Oshkosh are forming a team to journey in faith with middle & high schoolers. ​​​​​​​ We are looking for men and women who love Jesus and can share their hope; who care about and are willing to invest in young people; and who are humble and authentic people.

The name of each Catholic parish has a special meaning or patron. Our parish is under the patronage of the Most Blessed Sacrament.  On Feast of Corpus Christi - the Solemnity of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - we celebrate the charisms and gifts particular to our parish.  Please join us for our celebrations this year on Sunday, June 11!

The bishops of the United States have called for a Eucharistic Revival in the Church. Bishop Ricken has written a beautiful letter to our Diocese on the power of the Eucharist. You’re Invited to kindle or rekindle your love of Jesus in the Eucharist during this time of Revival and Worship by joining in a small group study of the Bishop's pastoral letter.   The Small Group Studies will take place on Tuesdays in June & July at 1PM or 6PM. 

The Missionary Leadership Institute is designed to serve the needs of a wide variety of parish leaders who seek to: - Discern their vocation: their particular call to holiness - Be formed as leaders to evangelize and disciple others - Receive the tools to foster a culture of missionary disciple - Serve more effectively as lay ecclesial ministers (parish staff)

Looking for an informative and interesting way to learn more about the Bible? Deacon Rick Hocking recommends "The Bible in a Year" podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz.