Fr. Steven Urban Ordained
The Redemptorists of the Denver Province celebrated the presbyteral ordination of Fr. Steven Urban last Saturday, April 18 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Redemptorist Parish in Kansas City.
Rev. Albert Castellino, C.Ss.R.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Fr. Albert Castellino, C.Ss.R., who died on March 23, 2026, after being admitted to St. Clare Hospital in Festus, MO. He was 91 years old. A dedicated Redemptorist missionary, Fr. Albert preached the Good News in four languages on five continents for nearly six decades.
Liguori App
Liguori Publications has launched a new mobile application called Redemptio, designed to make trusted Catholic resources easily accessible wherever people are. The app brings together a wide range of materials that support faith formation and spiritual growth, including the long-respected "Catholic Update" series.
At the Table
We're excited to announce the launch of our new monthly e-newsletter ”At The Table“ which will feature Redemptorist spirituality and news around the Province.
Br. Dan Korn, C.Ss.R
Br. Dan Korn, who for nearly 15 years wrote the Redemptorists’ OMPH emails, passed away over the weekend after a brief illness. Br. Dan graced us with his beautiful reflections inspired by a deep devotion and love for Our Mother of Perpetual Help.
The Call of God
“Neither death nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God,”… Watch Fr. Ray Douziech on Redemptorist TV.
New for Lent: The Desert Walk
The Desert Walk, by Leslie Albizzatti, invites us to listen for Our Lord’s voice in the stillness of the desert as we begin a journey through the 40 days of Lent to the glory of Easter. Get it through Liguori Publications.
Three Catholic Cardinals Issue Joint Statement
Three Catholic Cardinals have issued a rare joint statement on the morality of U.S. foreign policy including Redemptorist Cardinal Joseph Tobin, C.Ss.R., of Newark. The three amplified an address given on January 9 by Pope Leo XIV to the Vatican's diplomatic corps.
Rev. William Cleary, C.Ss.R.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Rev. William Cleary, C.Ss.R., who died peacefully on December 29. A beloved Redemptorist missionary of 68 years, he will be especially remembered for leading the small group of confreres from the former Oakland Province who established a Redemptorist foundation in Nigeria.
Wishing You the Joy and Peace of Christmas
At times, our Christmas celebrations fall short of our vision and expectations for the season. However, with eyes of faith, we may discover that the Spirit is helping us unwrap an unexpected gift of grace from the infant Christ.