The Stars Tell the Story

Christ speaks to us of the greatest commandment: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind.” What motivates us to do that? We are in the time of year when seasons change and we witness the dynamic of creation....

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Put Down Your Burden

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

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

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

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....

Fr. Bill Nordenbrock Celebrates 40th Anniversary

The Missionaries of the Precious Blood announce the 40th anniversary of the ordination of Fr. William Nordenbrock, C.PP.S. Fr. Nordenbrock, a native of Fort Recovery, Ohio, entered the Congregation in 1969 at Brunnerdale, the Missionaries’ former high school seminary...

Fr. Tim McFarland Celebrates 40th Anniversary

The Missionaries of the Precious Blood announce the 40th anniversary of the ordination of Fr. Timothy McFarland, C.PP.S. Fr. McFarland, a native of Ottawa, Ohio, entered the Congregation in 1970 and was ordained on June 18, 1983. He has been involved in education...

Fr. David Hoying, C.PP.S., Celebrates 40th Anniversary

The Missionaries of the Precious Blood announce the 40th anniversary of the ordination of Fr. David Hoying, C.PP.S. Fr. Hoying, a native of Minster, Ohio, entered the Congregation in 1975 at Saint Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Ind. He was ordained on June 18, 1983....

Fr. Andrew O’Reilly to Celebrate 50th Anniversary

The Missionaries of the Precious Blood announce the 50th anniversary of the ordination of Fr. Andrew O’Reilly, C.PP.S. Fr. O’Reilly, a native of Hartford, Conn., entered the Congregation in 1961 at Brunnerdale, the Missionaries’ former high school seminary near...

What Are We Afraid Of?

By Deacon Greg Evers, C.PP.S. Our Gospel reading for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time calls on us to not be afraid. Jesus says, “Fear no one.” Hearing this small phrase reminded me of this past February when a group of Precious Blood members and Companions visited...

Fr. Barry Fischer Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The Missionaries of the Precious Blood announce the 50th anniversary of the ordination of Fr. Barry Fischer, C.PP.S. Fr. Fischer, a native of Columbia, Penn., entered the Congregation in 1960 at Brunnerdale, the Missionaries’ former high school seminary near Canton,...

Fr. Bill Miller to Celebrate 60th Anniversary

The Missionaries of the Precious Blood announce the 60th anniversary of Fr. William Miller, C.PP.S. Fr. Miller, a native of Bellevue, Ohio, entered the Congregation in 1950 at Brunnerdale, the Congregation’s former high school seminary outside of Canton, Ohio. He was...

Fr. Bill Delaney Celebrates 60th Anniversary

The Missionaries of the Precious Blood announce the 60th anniversary of Fr. William Delaney, C.PP.S. Fr. Delaney, a native of Oakland, Calif., was definitively incorporated on August 15, 1957, and was ordained on June 8, 1963. Fr. Delaney has been active in parish and...