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28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 22:1–14 October 11, 2026

Archbishop Checchio shares his thoughts and reflections on praying the Rosary in this month of October.

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 21:28-32 Sept. 27, 2026

​During this year of St. Francis and this Season of Creation (September 1- October 4) let us praise God, our Father and Creator, and His Son, Jesus Christ for the beauty of the creation that surrounds us.

“Smell of the Sheep”

"Give Me Souls"

Father Peter Hammett, born Edward Hall Hammett, a monk of Saint Joseph Abbey, died September 11, 2026 at the age of 81 years. A native of New Orleans, born to parents William Hammett and Martha Monrose Hammett. His brother William (Billy) Hammett, and one nephew, Patrick Hammett. He attended high school at Saint Joseph Seminary and De La Salle High School. He graduated with an Associate of Arts degree from Saint Joseph Seminary College then continued on, earning both bachelor and master degrees from Notre Dame Seminary.