Between our diocese’s bishop-elect, fresh flowers to crown Mary, and the latest offerings in Christian entertainment – this Easter season is certainly fulfilling God’s promise to make all things new. Learn more about the role of a bishop, find ways to honor Our Lady, and discover the harrowing story of a Polish Catholic nurse in Nazi Germany.
With our beloved bishop of 20 years retiring and a new bishop-elect to be ordained May 29, now is a great time to teach children about the role of a Catholic bishop. One great resource is “What is a Bishop,” a coloring book that explains who these modern-day successors of the apostles are in a fun and engaging way. Check out pages from the book and buy your own at www.brotherfrancisstore.com. Many resources – such as “How does a bishop get appointed?” – also can be found at catholicnewsherald.com, where you’ll learn about what a bishop does, how he gets appointed and symbols associated with him such as the crozier (his staff) as well as information about both prelates – Bishop Peter Jugis, now apostolic administrator, and Bishop-Elect Michael Martin.