BIMO News

For the past 11 months, the Diocese of Richmond has been celebrating its Bicentennial. As we have been celebrating and looking back at our Diocesan history, the Office for Black Catholics has taken this opportunity to look back on some Virginia history.

Kindergarteners at St. Stephen Elementary met Winnie, a certified therapy dog who works with the local Paws 4 a Cause therapy dog group.

Venango Catholic Junior High Student Council organized a canned food drive to assist with the St. Elizabeth Center food pantry in Oil City.

Don Bosco Cristo Rey’s Corporate Work Study Program provides our high schoolers with real-world job experience – preparing them for future careers - while simultaneously earning a portion of their tuition.

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed restrictions on the level of activity that is possible in parishes at this time. The collaborative RCIA Program continues. It was completely revamped this year with the pandemic in mind.

St. Martin de Porres

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Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2020