To: All Clergy, Religious, Staff, and Faithful of the Diocese of Biloxi Changes in roles at the diocese and parish level as well as priest assignments. (Read the full list)
The Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry is a mission minded disciple who has a passion for leading young people in an encounter with Christ Jesus. They assist parish youth ministries, schools, and diocesan ministries in evangelizing and forming intentional disciples of teens and young adults throughout the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi. This person serves as the main point of contact and support for strategic planning, implementation, and ongoing development in effectively proclaiming the Gospel to young people. The director will lead the planning of diocesan events (DBYC, March for Life, Mound Bayou missions, youth retreats, etc.), oversee diocesan peer ministry teams (Search Team and Spirit Movers), assist youth ministers at the parish level, and consult with diocesan schools in the formation of disciples.
"Behold, I make all things new" (Revelation 21:5). Jesus Christ comes to us to make all things new! This is the message of Holy Week. Jesus Christ wants to bring about in us a new creation, and this is the renewal that is being offered to us this Holy Week, revealed in radiance on Easter Sunday. Brothers and Sisters, let us not take this time for granted but become renewed in the Risen Christ. Let us be renewed, as St. Pope John Paul II proclaimed in his 2003 Encyclical Letter, Ecclesia de Eucharistia, in "Eucharistic amazement," remembering that each time we come to Mass, we encounter the same Risen Christ who conquered sin and death forever. (Read more)
GULFPORT – The new school year will bring new leadership for St. James Parish School. Tricia Harvey, who is currently the school’s assistant principal, will replace Jennifer Broadus, who will move into the role of Superintendent of Schools for the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi. Dr. Pam Pannell, who currently teaches fifth grade, has been promoted to assistant principal. (Read more)
Catholic Charities of South Mississippi supports our sister agency, Catholic Charities of Jackson as they respond to this devasting event in their Diocese. We continue to pray for our brothers and sisters affected by this disaster and know far too well how long the recovery process is. (Read more)
Today, Dr. Matt Buckley announced that he is immediately resigning as principal of St. Patrick Catholic High School and from any diocesan boards and committees on which he serves. (Read more)
Read a letter from Bishop Kihneman about a dispensation from the Church's law of abstinence on Friday, March 17th, to celebrate the feast of St. Patrick.
Learn More about the ethical issue with the FDA label change on Plan B One-Step and how it could affect healthcare; especially, for Catholic healthcare institutions and professionals in this complex political climate.
by Bishop Joseph R. Kopacz and Bishop Louis F. Kihneman, III
The health of new mothers and children are inextricably linked. Mississippi has the highest rate of infant mortality in the country, while the mortality rate for new mothers is among the highest and is rising sharply. The health of children and the health of their mothers is connected to their mutual access to quality healthcare. Racial disparities are also growing wider. Pregnancy-related deaths are four times more likely among black women than white women in Mississippi. Medical experts have said that two-thirds of these deaths could have been prevented with access to proper healthcare.
With sincere gratitude, I am pleased to share the Impact Report for our 2022 Catholic Sharing Appeal. Your generosity has provided over 3300 gifts that have raised over $1.4 million dollars for this year’s appeal. Your support has directly helped in funding 17 important ministries within the Diocese of Biloxi. I invite you to read this report and know of the immense impact of your gift to the Catholic Sharing Appeal.