My Dear Friends, Last week during the Solemnity of Pentecost, the apostles were empowered by Christ and led by the Holy Spirit to go into the whole world and preach the gospel to all nations. The Catholic Church exists because of the work of so many missionaries around the world who bring Christ to the …
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Each year, parishes throughout the Archdiocese welcome visiting missionaries and take up a special second collection to support them as part of ADOM’s Missionary Co-Operative Program. This weekend, COTLF welcomes Fr. Luigi Benigni, who is the parish administrator of St. Gabriel Parish in Gugulethu, South Africa. In addition to his visit and appeal, Fr Luigi …
Whether your kids are just starting to learn about our Catholic faith as a Kindergartner, preparing to celebrate the sacraments of Reconciliation, First Communion or Confirmation, or continuing to grow in knowledge and love of the Lord through ongoing faith formation classes, the parish Religious Ed program is here to help! Religious Ed classes primarily …
Have you been inspired by the many sacramental celebrations this Easter season? COTLF offers adults an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith through the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults. The program serves: The 2025-2026 Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (“OCIA”) program meets on Tuesday evenings …
Mis Queridos Amigos, Al reunirnos este fin de semana para celebrar la solemnidad de Pentecostés y la efusión del Espíritu Santo sobre nuestra Santísima Madre y los apóstoles, contemplamos el “viento impetuoso” que vino a través del Cenáculo y cambió la vida de aquellos primeros cristianos. El Espíritu Santo siempre trae el cambio. Movió a …
My Dear Friends, As we gather together this weekend to celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on our Blessed Mother and the apostles, we contemplate the “mighty wind” that came through the Upper Room and changed the lives of those first Christians. The Holy Spirit always brings change. It …
Mis Queridos Amigos, Hoy celebramos el regalo de nuestras madres. ¿Qué es más precioso que una madre? Tan precioso que incluso NuestroSeñor eligió una cuando eligió a la Santísima Virgen Maria. Durante este mes en el que honramos a Maria nuestra Madre, también honramos a todas las madres. Su sacrificio, su amor, su consuelo y …
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My Dear Friends, Today we celebrate the gift of our mothers. What is more precious than a mother? So precious that even our Lord chose one when he called the Blessed Virgin Mary. During this month in which we honor Mary our Mother, we honor all mothers too. Their sacrifice, their love, their comfort, and their reassuring presence …
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