May 2012 Catholic Islander
The May2012 Catholic Islander has a cover story on Holy Week. Special reports include an update on the Bishop's Appeal 2012. Photo essays include Holy Week at the parishes, the Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral Restoration Project and various activities at our Catholic Schools. Spiritual essays include an article on Our Lady of Fatima. Our regular features include updates on the ministries of His Excellency, Bishop Herbert Bevard, Catholic Charities and Catholic education, as well as listings of upcoming events and a page of news in Spanish. The 28-page newsletter can be read, downloaded and shared at http://www.catholicislander.com/.
April 2012 Catholic Islander
The April 2012 Catholic Islander has a cover story on the Easter Resurrection. Special reports include an update on the U.S. bishops' stand on the revised HHS mandate and a listing of Holy Week services at all the parishes. Photo essays include Ash Wednesday, Lenten Missions and the welcoming receptions for Father Wojciech Kusek. Spiritual essays include the Journey of Faith of Yasmine Haynes of Holy Family Church on St. Croix and the Saint of the Month, St. Vincent Ferrera. Our regular features include updates on the ministries of His Excellency, Bishop Herbert Bevard, Catholic Charities and Catholic education, as well as the Church in the World, listings of upcoming events, and a page of news in Spanish. The 28-page newsletter can be read, downloaded and shared at http://www.catholicislander.com/.
March 2012 Catholic Islander
The March 2012 Catholic Islander has a cover story on the ad limina meeting His Excellency, Bishop Herbert Bevard, has with His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, in January. Special reports include the diocesan Respect Life Ministries and the U.S. bishops' stand on the HHS mandate. Photo essays include Catholic Schools Week, the Keys and Sword Award Benefit, and the Santo Nino celebration. Spiritual essays include "Praying through Lent with Mary," the Journey of Faith of Jules Rivera of St. Joseph Church on St. Croix and the Saint of the Month, Ss. Felicity and Perpetua. Our regular features include updates on the ministries of His Excellency, Bishop Herbert Bevard, Catholic Charities and Catholic education, as well as the Church in the World, listings of upcoming events, and a page of news in Spanish. The 28-page newsletter can be read, downloaded and shared at http://www.catholicislander.com/.
February 2012 Catholic Islander
The February 2012 Catholic Islander has a cover story on Lent. Special reports include the Bishop's Appeal 2012 and the recent flooding in the Philippines. Photo essays include the Three Kings on Epiphany, Catholic Charities food drives, local youth preparing for the March for Life in Washington, DC, and Holy Family Church's Fun Day. Spiritual essays include a look at Ash Wednesday and the Stations of the Cross, the Journey of Faith of Sr. Patricia Alexander of St. Ann Church on St. Croix and the Saint of the Month, St. Valentine. Our regular features include updates on the ministries of His Excellency, Bishop Herbert Bevard, Catholic Charities and Catholic education, as well as the Church in the World, listings of upcoming events, and a page of news in Spanish. The 28-page newsletter can be read, downloaded and shared at http://www.catholicislander.com/.
January 2012 Catholic Islander
The January 2012 Catholic Islander has a cover story on the Filipino celebration of the Santo Nino. Photo essays include Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas celebrations at the schools and parishes, the restorations at Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral on St. Thomas, 90th anniversary Mass at St. Anne Chapel on St. Thomas, the St. Patrick School alumni golf tournament on St. Croix. Spiritual essays include the Journey of Faith of Joseph Toussaint of Holy Family Church on St. Thomas and the Saint of the Month, St. John Bosco. Our regular features include updates on the ministries of His Excellency, Bishop Herbert Bevard, Catholic Charities and Catholic education, as well as the Church in the World, listings of upcoming events, and a page of news in Spanish. The 28-page newsletter can be read, downloaded and shared at http://www.catholicislander.com/.
December 2011 Catholic Islander
The December 2011 Catholic Islander has a cover story on Advent. Photo essays include parish celebrations of All Souls Day, the recent charitable works of the local Knights of Columbus, and the launching of the house system at Ss. Peter and Paul School on St. Thomas. Spiritual essays include the Journey of Faith of Jacklyn Leblanc of Holy Family Church on St. Thomas, the spirituality of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Saint of the Month, St. Nicholas. Listings include various Advent events and all the parishes' Christmas week Mass schedules. Our regular features include updates on the ministries of His Excellency, Bishop Herbert Bevard, Catholic Charities and Catholic education, as well as the Church in the World, listings of upcoming events, and a page of news in Spanish. The 28-page newsletter can be read, downloaded and shared at http://www.catholicislander.com/.
November 2011 Catholic Islander
The November 2011 Catholic Islander has a cover story on the blessing of pets on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Photo essays include parish celebrations of the month of the rosary and the installation of Fr. John Juszczak, CSsR, as pastor of Holy Cross Church. Spiritual essays include the Journey of Faith of Marlon Braithwaite of St. Ann Church on St. Croix, the spirituality of All Souls Day and the Saint of the Month, St. Andrew the Apostle. Our regular features include updates on the ministries of His Excellency, Bishop Herbert Bevard, Catholic Charities and Catholic education, as well as the Church in the World, listings of upcoming events, and a page of news in Spanish. The 28-page newsletter can be read, downloaded and shared at http://www.catholicislander.com/.
October 2011 Catholic Islander
The October 2011 Catholic Islander has a cover story on the Month of the Holy Rosary. The feature stories include a special report on the new Mass prayers, an update on what is new in two of our Catholic schools, and a special report on the famine in East Africa. Spiritual essays include the Journey of Faith of Susan Eversley-Wells of St. Ann Church on St. Croix, Franciscan Spirituality and the Saint of the Month, St. Therese of Lisieux. Our regular features include updates on the work of His Excellency, Bishop Herbert Bevard, Catholic Charities and Catholic education, the Church in the World, listings of upcoming events, and a page of news in Spanish. The 28-page newsletter can be read, downloaded and shared at http://www.catholicislander.com/.
September 2011 Catholic Islander
The September 2011 Catholic Islander has a cover story on the ordination Mass of Father Eduardo Ortiz Santiago. The feature stories include a special report on the new Mass prayers and an update on what is new in our four Catholic schools as the academic year begins. Spiritual essays include the Journey of Faith of Diane Kuntz of Holy Family Church, the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and the Saint of the Month, St. Peter Claver. Photo essays include preparation of school grounds and Emancipation Day celebrations. Our regular features include updates on the work of His Excellency, Bishop Herbert Bevard, Catholic Charities and Catholic education, the Church in the World, listings of upcoming events, and a page of news in Spanish. The 28-page newsletter can be read, downloaded and shared at http://www.catholicislander.com/.
August 2011 Catholic Islander
The August 2011 Catholic Islander has a cover story on the "Journey of Faith" of Deacon Eduardo Ortiz Santiago, whom His Excellency, Bishop Herbert Bevard, will ordain to the priesthood at Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral on July 30. The feature stories include a special report on the college plans of the graduates of our Catholic high schools and the first installment in a mini-series on the new Mass prayers. Spiritual essays include the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Saint of the Month, St. Augustine. Photo essays include preparation of school grounds and Emancipation Day celebrations. Our regular features include updates on the work of His Excellency, Bishop Herbert Bevard, Catholic Charities and Catholic education, the Church in the World, listings of upcoming events, and a page of news in Spanish. The 28-page newsletter can be read, downloaded and shared at http://www.catholicislander.com/.
July 2011 Catholic Islander
The July 2011 Catholic Islander has a cover story on the Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral Restoration Project. The feature stories include a World Youth Day update. Spiritual essays include the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Journey of Faith of Vicky Soto and the Saint of the Month, St. Bridget of Sweden. Photo essays include the Class of 2011, Confirmation, First Communion, Youth Fundraisers, and Pentecost and Memorial Day celebrations in the parishes. Our regular features include updates on the work of His Excellency, Bishop Herbert Bevard, Catholic Charities and Catholic education, the Church in the World, listings of upcoming events, and a page of news in Spanish. The 28-page newsletter can be read, downloaded and shared at http://www.catholicislander.com/.
June 2011 Catholic Islander
The June 2011 Catholic Islander has a cover story on Pentecost. The publication also has feature stories on the feast of Corpus Christi and Pope Benedict's response to the beatification of Pope John Paul II and the devastation caused by tornados in the United States. Spiritual essays include the Journey of Faith of Shanda Caracciolo and the Saint of the Month, Charles Lwanga of Uganda. Photo essays include Holy Week, the Cathedral Restoration Project, the May Processions and Crownings, the ordination of Deacon Eduardo Ortiz, and St. Joseph High School students in Spain. Our regular features include updates on the work of His Excellency, Bishop Herbert Bevard, Catholic Charities and Catholic education, the Church in the World, listings of upcoming events, and a page of news in Spanish. The 28-page newsletter can be read, downloaded and shared at http://www.catholicislander.com/.
May 2011 Catholic Islander
The May 2011 Catholic Islander has a cover story on the Marian month of May. The publication also has feature stories on Our Lady of Fatima and the Church's response to world crises in Japan and Libya. Spiritual essays include the Journey of Faith of Deacon Hyacinthe George. Photo essays include the Cathedral Restoration Project and a field trip by Catholic school students aboard a historic schooner. The 28-page newsletter can be read, downloaded and shared at http://www.catholicislander.com/.
April 2011 Catholic IslanderThe April 2011 Catholic Islander has a cover story on Bishop Herbert Bevard's appointment of Fr. John Mark as the new principal of St. Joseph High School on St. Croix. The publication also has feature stories on Holy Week and Pope Benedict XVI's response to world crises in Japan and Libya. Spiritual essays include the Journey of Faith of a youth minister. Photo essays include the Cathedral Restoration Project, St. Patrick's Day and Ash Wednesday. The 28-page newsletter can be read, downloaded and shared at http://www.catholicislander.com/.!
March 2011 Catholic Islander
The March 2011 Catholic Islander has a cover story on Catholic Schools Week and a feature story introducing the Bishop's Appeal 2011. The Church in the World section has news on Pope Benedict XVI's prayer for Egypt, the beatification of Pope Paul II and the Right to Life March in Washington, DC. Spiritual essays include meditations on Lent, St. Joseph and the Journey of Faith of a convert. Photo essays include the Cathedral Restoration Project and the St. Mary School Auction. The 28-page newsletter can be read, downloaded and shared at http://www.catholicislander.com/.
February 2011 Catholic Islander
The February 2011 Catholic Islander has a cover story on the restoration of Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral on St. Thomas and feature stories on the Keys and Sword Award, the Inauguration Mass and Haiti one year after the earthquake. Spiritual essays include reflections on Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Blaise and the Journey of Faith of a handicapped man. Photo essays include the Spanish celebrations of the Epiphany and the patronal Mass of Our Lady of Altagracia. The 28-page newsletter can be read, downloaded and shared at http://www.catholicislander.com/.
January 2011 Catholic Islander
The January 2011 Catholic Islander has a cover story on Our Lady of Altagracia, Patroness of the Dominican Republic, and feature stories that include a special report on Pope Benedict XVI's message on the Immaculate Conception and the Journey of Faith of Dr. Alfred Heath. The 28-page publication features pages of local news, photographs and calendar listings as well. The 28-page newsletter can be read, downloaded and shared at http://www.catholicislander.com/.
