We will be joining people of faith across our nation to pray, fast, and serve to end abortion and physician-assisted suicide during the “Prayer Campaign for Life”, 40 days focused on building a pro-life culture (Sept. 23rd to Nov. 7th). Please consider participating in this pro-life campaign! Come to Mother of Dolors for an hour or more…

Catholics who move to a new place of residence often wish to have their dwelling blessed, to call the favor and help of God upon all those who live in the house and all those who will enter it. The Roman Ritual (Book of Blessings) provides two formats for house blessings: one during the Easter…

Serenity, Explained! The word “serenity” is only found once in the Catechism of the Catholic Church: in the section describing the effects of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, quoting the Council of Trent when it declared that a good confession “is usually followed by peace and serenity of conscience.” (CCC 1468) This may give the impression…

Registration is now open for the 26-27 school year. Click on the link below and fill out for your child(ren) https://forms.gle/GUCYFpLFPZAVNwrg7

Father Seth has received his new assignment beginning July 1, 2026: APPOINTED RECTOR OF THE CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, SPRINGFIELD CHAIRMAN OF THE MINISTRY TO PRIESTS TEAM WHILE RETAINING DUTIES AS RESEARCH THEOLOGIAN FOR THE DIOCESAN CURIA. His last Masses with St. Joseph’s and Mother of Dolors will be June 27th and 28th.

There are baby bottles that have not been turned in yet! MOD needs 16; STJ needs 4. Please contact Paula Edgar (MOD) or Pat Harris (STJ) if you need to turn yours in.