Fr. Carter

Dear Parishioners, I was recently talking to several Catholics who had a lot of questions about confession. I know that for every person asking a question, there are many people…

Dear Parishioners, I would like to take a moment in this article to explain why I support the Traditional Latin Mass. With the motu proprio Traditionis Custdodes and the recent…

Dear Parishioners, Recently the Vatican released a clarification of the motu proprio (a disciplinary document from the Pope himself) called Traditionis Custodes. This document states that Traditional Latin Masses (1962…

Dear Parishioners, On the first Sunday of Lent, we always hear in the Gospel about Our Lord’s temptation in the desert. Our Lord denies each temptation because they are not…

Dear Parishioners, This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday which is the beginning of the penitential season of Lent. I want to review what is required of all of us during this…

Dear Parishioners, This upcoming weekend will be Collection Weekend for the Annual Catholic Appeal at our parish. Holy Innocents Church received $44,260.00 in pledges last year which is 78% of…

Dear Parishioners, St. Peter tells us, “Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope.” (1 Peter 3:15) So, we always…

Dear Parishioners, Today is the Sunday of the Word of God. It is a new name for this Sunday, having been announced by Pope Francis three years ago. On this…

Dear Parishioners, This week begins the next liturgical season in the Church: Ordinary Time. It is distinct from the other seasons because we wear green which is a symbol of…

Dear Parishioners, This week, we as a Church mourn the loss of our Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. I personally mourn him because this Holy Father made a huge impact on…