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For all of its advantages and opportunities, social media can also be perilous. In its less edifying forms, social media can be a platform for idle chatter about nothing. Endless hours spent on social media can never be retrieved, and a wise person should always ask what good will come from the time spent.

What Bishop Folda wants you to know about Catholic education's history and impact

Dear friends, soon we will celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ at Christmas. In these last days of Advent, we are filled with anticipation at the coming celebration, knowing that the birth of Jesus nearly two thousand years ago was the beginning of God’s redeeming work among his people. This is a time of joy and expectation, and in my opinion, these are some of the most beautiful days in the life of the Church.

Bishop John Folda shares an update on the Diocesan Capital Campaign and expresses his thankfulness for your generosity.

One of the most significant events of this past year was the National Eucharistic Congress held in Indianapolis. Close on its heels came our own diocesan Eucharistic Congress in Jamestown. Both of these events drew us into an encounter with Christ in the Eucharist, his sacramental Real Presence among us. Both of these events were part of an ongoing Eucharistic Revival taking place over three years throughout our country.

A message from Bishop Folda. “A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.” Dear friends, these words of the popular carol remind us that the day of our Lord’s birth is at hand. As we draw nearer to the celebration of Christmas, our hearts are lifted up and we are filled with expectation and joy.

“Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”

“He has been raised just as he said.” With these words of the angel at the empty tomb, a small group of holy women heard the astounding news that Jesus was risen, and they ran to tell the other disciples, who were gathered together in hiding.

Jesus makes good on this promise in a beautiful way through the Eucharist.

Now we have arrived at yet another stage of preparation for our diocesan synod.