This week I am away on my annual retreat. In your kindness, please pray for me during this time of prayer & reflection – know of my prayers for you!
Saints & celebrations
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- March 8 – Saint John of God – The devil loves to whisper the lie that we are too broken, too fallen to be redeemed – much less become saints! John’s story breaks through that lie with a shining example of howeven a rough-and-tumble mercenary (of 18 years, no less) – was chosen by the Lord to become something greater…by embracing humility & poverty, no less! Learn more about him at Catholic Insight.
- March 9 – Saints Forty Martyrs of Sebaste – Soldiers from all different countries, today’s saints not only together refused to make sacrifice to Roman gods, but willingly embraced death rather than submit – one of their number being a guard who joined their number. Read about them at Notre Dame’s FaithND site.
- March 10 –Saint John Ogilvie – A convert from Calvinism, John Ogilvie became a Jesuit priest and a missionary to his home country of Scotland, where Catholicism was outlawed by King James I. Despite terrible torture after being captured, he held fast to the faith even to death. Learn about him at the Jesuit website.
- March 11 – Saint Eulogius – When Muslims took over Spain and began perscuting Christians, Eulogius became known for supporting and encouraging Christians to hold firm. Rather than allow him to continue – especially since he began proclaiming the gospel in court – a judge had him beheaded. Learn more about him at Loyola Press’ website.
- March 12 – Saint Maximilian – For the crime of refusing to serve in the military – choosing pacifism instead – Maximilian of Tebessa was martyred in Africa. You can read the account of his witness at Franciscan Media’s website.
- March 13 – Saint Leander – We all know the Nicene Creed, but perhaps you don’t know that today’s saint introduced its recitation at Mass during the sixth century, as a way of combatting the heresy of Arianism. Read more about him at Notre Dame’s FaithND site.
- March 14 – Saint Matilde – A noblewoman who eventually became queen of Germany, Matilde used her power & position to support the poor. After her husband died, she ultimately devoted herself to that spirit of care. Read more about her at uCatholic.
This week’s “Why Do Catholics Do That?” pastor’s insert (from the March 8, 2026 bulletin)
Priests celebrating their anniversaries this week
- No anniversaries this week – pray for vocations!
Remembering our deceased priests
- Fr. Michael Murphy (March 8, 1951)
- Fr. Maurice Lee (March 10, 1952)
- Fr. Anthony Palmasani (March 11, 1992)
- Fr. A. L. Leahy (March 13, 1978)
- Fr. Maurice Foley (March 14, 1951)
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