There is Life in the Blood

A message on the anniversary of C.PP.S. founding from our Provincial Director Fr. Jeffrey Kirch, C.PP.S. As we mark another year of life in our Congregation—208 years now since our founding in 1815 by St. Gaspar del Bufalo—my thoughts turn to his thoughts in those...
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Precious Blood Scholarship Application Deadline Extended

The deadline has been extended until August 15 for the United States Province’s scholarship program, which aids students who wish to attend Catholic schools. Members and Companions are invited nominate a young person who wishes to attend a Catholic primary or high...
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Fr. James McCabe, 65 Years

The Missionaries of the Precious Blood announce the 65th anniversary of the ordination of Fr. James McCabe, C.PP.S. Fr. McCabe, 91, a native of Newcastle, Neb., entered the Congregation in 1945 at Brunnerdale, the Missionaries’ former high school seminary near Canton,...
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Fr. Donald Thieman Celebrates 70 years

The Missionaries of the Precious Blood announce the 70th anniversary of the ordination of Fr. Donald Thieman, C.PP.S. Fr. Thieman, who at 96 is the oldest living Missionary of the Precious Blood, is a native of Coldwater, Ohio. He entered the Congregation in 1941 at...
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In the Realm of Miracles

By Fr. Tony Fortman, C.PP.S. Today we celebrate the ascension of the Lord. Jesus ascended into heaven body and soul in the presence of the Blessed Virgin Mary and his apostles. This is not the first time Jesus was suspended in the air. If we go back to the...
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A Powerful Passage

By Fr. Jeffrey Kirch, C.PP.S.   The “Journey to Emmaus” is one of the most well-known stories in the New Testament. It is a vivid story that we can truly connect with. Two downtrodden disciples leaving Jerusalem…an encounter with a stranger to whom the disciples tell...
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Volunteers Serve in Many Ways

By Tim Deveney A few years ago, I had the pleasure of hearing Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ, speak at the Ignatian Solidarity Network’s Teach-in for Social Justice. Fr. Boyle said we need to not “settle for just shaking your fist, roll up your sleeves to create the place where...
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Mercy, Wrapped in Mercy

By Fr. Bill Nordenbrock, C.PP.S. The first time that I preached on the Gospel account of the appearances of the Resurrected Christ to the disciples was the day after my ordination. As I reflected on this narrative then, what caught my attention was that Jesus needed...
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Fr. Edgar Jutte, C.PP.S., 1935-2023

Fr. Edgar Jutte, C.PP.S., 88, died at 12:30 a.m. on Monday, April 10, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio, where he had been a patient for several days. He died of complications following a fall at St. Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio, where he made his...
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Fr. Joseph Hinders, C.PP.S., 1936-2023

Fr. Joseph Hinders, C.PP.S., 86, died at 3:50 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio, where he was being treated following a fall at St. Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio, where he made his home. He was born on November 18, 1936, in...
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Everyone is Good Enough

Jul 29, 2023

By Fr. Dennis Chriszt, C.PP.S. Our God is an awesome God, who reigns from heaven above with wisdom, power and love. Our God is an awesome God! Solomon could have asked for anything, anything at all. Yet he chose an understanding heart. He chose something not so much...

Precious Blood Scholarship Application Deadline Extended

Jul 25, 2023

The deadline has been extended until August 15 for the United States Province’s scholarship program, which aids students who wish to attend Catholic schools. Members and Companions are invited nominate a young person who wishes to attend a Catholic primary or high...

2023-2024 Precious Blood Volunteers: Claire Downs

2023-2024 Precious Blood Volunteers: Claire Downs

Jul 18, 2023

Meet Claire Downs! She's one of the 2023-2024 Precious Blood Volunteers. Claire graduated from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. Claire has a degree in biology and a double minor in public health and psychology. She will be serving at KC CARE Health...

2023-2024 Precious Blood Volunteers: Anna Nowalk

2023-2024 Precious Blood Volunteers: Anna Nowalk

Jul 17, 2023

Meet Anna Nowalk! She's one of the 2023-2024 Precious Blood Volunteers. Anna graduated from Fordham University in Manhattan, New York. She is the first graduate of Fordham to serve as a Precious Blood Volunteer. Anna earned two degrees one in music, and the other in...

We Are the Sowers

Jul 15, 2023

By Fr. Angelo Anthony, C.PP.S. When we think of a farmer planting a field, we probably picture a big John Deere tractor moving through the field plowing and planting in calculated and cultivated rows. After hearing today’s Gospel, you might have thought to yourself,...

2023-2024 Precious Blood Volunteers: Clare Brown

2023-2024 Precious Blood Volunteers: Clare Brown

Jul 13, 2023

Meet Clare Brown! She's one of the 2023-2024 Precious Blood Volunteers. Clare is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame. She earned a degree in sociology, along with supplementary majors in peace studies, and education, schooling and society. Clare is from...

Fr. Clarence E. Williams, Jr., C.PP.S., 1950-2023

Jul 11, 2023

Fr. Clarence E. Williams, Jr., C.PP.S., 73, died on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Jennings Nursing Home, Garfield Heights, Ohio. He had been in failing health in recent years. He was born on May 10, 1950, in Tuscaloosa, Ala., to Clarence E. Williams Sr. and Lula Belle...

Put Down Your Burden

Jul 8, 2023

By Fr. Bill Nordenbrock, C.PP.S.As I pray with and reflect on today’s Gospel passage, a persistent image keeps coming to mind. I keep imagining a crying toddler being swept up into the arms of her daddy. Maybe the child is crying because she got scared or because...

All Love Flows from God

Jul 2, 2023

By Fr. James “Santiago” Gaynor, C.PP.S. As we observe the night sky of stars and moon, it is impossible to not believe in something and someone beyond planet Earth. As we observe the sun rise of a new day and how wonderfully the planet turned on its axis in the last...

Fr. Alfons Minja Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Jun 30, 2023

The Missionaries of the Precious Blood announce the 25th anniversary of the ordination of Fr. Alfons Minja, C.PP.S. Fr. Minja, who was born in Marangu, Tanzania, first met the Missionaries of the Precious Blood when he was a student in a minor seminary, St. Francis in...

Fr. Garry Richmeier Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Jun 29, 2023

The Missionaries of the Precious Blood announce the 40th anniversary of Fr. Garry Richmeier, C.PP.S. Fr. Richmeier, a native of Hill City, Kan., entered the Congregation in 1970 at Precious Blood Seminary in Liberty, Mo. He was ordained on June 18, 1983, at St....