10th Annual Quo Vatis Days

July 27, 2010 Latin for "Where are you going," Quo Vatis is a three day retreat for young Catholic men who are interested in discerning a potential vocation to the priesthood. The local Quo Vatis retreat will be held on August 2nd through the 5th at the Little River Christian Camp East of Roseburg. If you know a young man who may be interested in attending, let them know about this opportunity. Read more at the Quo Vatis web site.

Archbishop Reflects on What Has Been Done To Stop Sexual Abuse

July 27, 2010 This past weekend, bulletins were handed out as usual. This time Archbishop Vlazny wished to include a detailed reflection on what the ARchdiocese has done and is doing to prevent abuse. "It is a task that we have undertaken with all seriousness,." he writes. Read more via this link.

Fr. John Cihak Now a Monsignor

July 1, 2010 (UPDATED July 26) If you've ever watch a papal Mass, you have surely noticed the people in the background making certain that things are in place that the appropriate actions are happening. This is the role of the Master of Ceremonies (M.C.). Fr. John Cihak has been appointed by Pope Benedict XVI to be an assistant M.C. for papal Masses.

Just this past week, word has come to us from John himself that he has been given the honorary distinction of a Monsignor. At 40 yrs old, I think that makes him the youngest monsignor in our diocese. Congratulations, Msgr. Cihak! Read more about his papal assignment...

UPDATE: In addition to naming Msgr. John, two other distinguished priests have similarly honored: Msgr. Richard Paperini and Richard Huneger. Read more about Pope Benedict's announcement the new Monsignors.

Fr. Bill Finalizes New Liturgy Schedule To Beginning Labor Day Weekend, Sept.4/5

July 1, 2010 As you all know, I've been trying to discern how we can free our Children's Faith Formation (formerly called children's religious ed.) from taking place at the same time as Mass as well as trying to accommodate a Sunday Mass in Cave Junction.  After a rather difficult discernment which included input from the Archbishop, discussions with Esperanza, our Hispanic Minister, reflections from all the councils, advice from many parts of the parish, and Hispanic Ministers outside of the parish, I've come to a difficult conclusion.  It is clear that there is no perfect solution, but in order to attempt to meet these two main concerns as well as a myriad of others that were brought forward during my discernment with all these groups, it became clear that several things would have to shift.  Read more...

Fr. Bill on Summertime and Stewardship

June 27, 2010 The sunshine has finally arrived, school is out, and vacation time is upon us! Yea! As stewards, it is important to remind us all about our faith-filled response to our time, talent, treasure, and tradition. Read more...