On March 19 we celebrate the first of two feast days in the Church’s calendar that honor St. Joseph, recognizing him as the Guardian of our Redeemer and Patron of the Catholic Church. In December 2020, Pope Francis declared that a whole year be dedicated to St. Joseph, and he invited us to contemplate the life of this great saint by turning to him in prayer and reflecting on his good example as husband and father to the Holy Family.

Starting on Ash Wednesday and ending on Holy Thursday, the Church asks us to commit to the three pillars of Lent: prayer, penance and almsgiving. All three require little efforts but significant ones.

There are times in our lives when we encounter darkness. It may feel as though it surrounds us and is impossible to overcome.

Watch and share this new message from Bishop Olmsted

As we enter 2021 in a turbulent time, let us look beyond the storm of COVID-19, politics and division. Let us look to the light and move in confidence and hope remembering Jesus’ words