Seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gallup.
A couple reflections from our priests in these days. Fr. Keller: I feel like Jesus is using this crisis, and the ban on offering Mass publicly to fix some broken things in me and the exercise of my priesthood. I’m sure that I’m not the only priest who felt a special responsibility at the altar …
After consultation and prayer, +Bishop James Wall hereby issues the following diocesan directives, effective immediately and indefinitely, pending further directions: – The faithful of the Diocese of Gallup and those visiting are dispensed from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass and holy days of obligation. – Churches and chapels may remain open for private prayer …
Sacred Heart Cathedral School COME AND SEE TUESDAY, March 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m. The plans for the new location of Sacred Heart Cathedral School are progressing well! There will be an open house event for parents of current students and parents who are interested in sending their children to the school next fall at the Cathedral …
FROM THE RECTOR If we look to the Old Testament, we can see numerous instances when the Lord instructs Israel to hold a memorial of some significant event God’s plan to restore fallen man. The most famous example is the Passover, the Paschal Sacrifice and Feast. The Passover, the memorial of the Israelites’ being freed …
What is Lent? Lent is the liturgical season which runs from Ash Wednesday up to, but not including, The Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday. The forty days of Lent are a time of penance in preparation for the celebration of the Paschal Mystery of our Lord’s Passion, Death and Resurrection at Easter. …
Lent begins on Wednesday, ready or not. Now remember, Lent is not a “Catholic self-help program.” It is not about “bettering yourself.” It is about glorifying God; entering into relationship with Jesus Christ as we enter into His Passion, Death, and Resurrection; it is about living for God. This is why the Church has given …
ST. BLAISE In accord with various traditions, St. Blaise was born to rich and noble parents, and received a Christian education. He was a physician before being consecrated a bishop at a young age. Although such a statement seems terse, keep in mind that at that time the local community usually nominated a man to …
This year in Ordinary Time, the Church will be walking through the Gospel of St. Matthew on Sundays and feasts. As such, I thought it would be helpful to have a brief introduction to this great book. This comes from Mark Giszcza at CNA: This gospel was written by a Jew, Matthew the tax-collector, for …
As far as Sunday worship goes, it is hard to find a more biblical service than the Mass. The readings are awesome enough, but even the prayers of the Mass are chock full of Scripture. Many lines spoken by priest and people are, in fact, direct quotes from the Bible. Consider, for example, what the …
The Baptism of the Lord Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord. This brings to an end the season of Christmas. The Church recalls Our Lord’s second manifestation or epiphany which occurred on the occasion of His baptism in the Jordan. Jesus descended into the River to sanctify its waters …