December 4

“Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, went up on the mountain, and sat down there. Great crowds came to him, having with them the lame, the blind, the deformed, the mute, and many others.  They placed them at his feet, and he cured them.” - Matthew 15:29-30 [read more]

Brother Thomas Patrick Cully, C.F.X. (Brother Russell) 1937-2024

Thomas Cully entered eternal life peacefully on September 2, 2024, after a long illness. Thomas was born in Brooklyn, New York, on November 3, 1937 to Peter and Katherine (O’Donnell) Cully. Both parents were from Donegal, Ireland. Thomas is predeceased by both parents, his older brother, Peter, and his younger brother, Charles, also a Xaverian Brother. He is survived by members of his brother Peter’s family. Many of Thomas’ loyal friends helped him greatly as he was able to do less for himself.[read more]

Eighteen Catechumens Take the First Step to Baptism at St. Patrick’s

On June 16at St. Patrick’s Boys Secondary School in South Sudan, 18 young men took their first step toward baptism. Brother Bernard Mujibi prepared the program. Father Vincent, the parish priest for St. Joseph Parish, and a St. Patrick’s priest celebrated mass. James Nicholas Wesonga, who is a volunteer at St. Patrick’s, accompanied the 18[read more]