2 Gulf Pine Catholic • April 10, 2026 Diocese of Biloxi Bulletin Board Letter to the Bishop From Sean L. Callahan, President & CEO Catholic Relief Services Dear Most Reverend Kihneman, Thank you and the people of the Diocese of Biloxi for your recent generous donation of $5,765.46 to Catholic Relief Services on March 12 for our DRF-ORB Donations (102130). I am humbled by your generosity and inspired by your compassion. Your kindness is the very embodiment of Jesus’ teachings to care for our most needy brothers and sisters and is recognized by the Lord. As Scripture reminds us, Whoever cares for the poor lends to the Lord, who will pay back the sum in full. Proverbs 19:17 Thank you for living your faith and answering the prayers of so many. We are blessed to have you as part of the CRS family. On behalf of the people you help by your care, please accept my heartfelt appreciation. I wish you much joy and many blessings. Peace and Light, Sean L. Callahan President & CEO DIOCESAN EVENTS Is God calling you to more?: If you feel a nudge to grow deeper in your faith or lead more intentionally, the New Wine Program may be for you. This renewed diocesan formation experience invites both new participants & past graduates to be equipped as missionary disciples who walk with others toward Christ. The next cohort begins August 2026; applications are open through May 31. Learn more and apply at: www.biloxidiocese.org/new-wine. Foster Parent Support Group: Catholic Charities of South Misssissippi is holding a Foster Parent Support Group series Mon., April 13-May 4, 6 p.m., located at 1450 North St., Gulfport. This series entitled Stronger Together is a four-part series covering understanding trauma and attachment, supporting challenging behaviors, preventing burnout and building a support system, and a Self Care Social. Babysitting is available. Registration is required by April 6 or go to www.gulfpinecatholic-org Calendar and using the QR code. PARISH EVENTS Catholic in Recovery growing at Most Holy Trinity: Catholic in Recovery is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to serving those suffering from addictions & unhealthy attachments, including alcoholism, drug addiction, pornography addiction, sex & relationship addiction, compulsive overeating & food addictions, gambling addiction, codependency & its impact on family life, as well as struggles with fear, control, & anxiety. Catholic in Recovery has been meeting every Tues. evening at Most Holy Trinity in Pass Christian since July 2025. These confidential gatherings offer a safe, supportive environment for individuals seeking freedom & lasting healing through mutual care, prayer, & the Sacraments in a twelvestep format. Catholic in Recovery leaves no doubt concerning our Higher Power, Jesus Christ, in an unabashedly Catholic program. We incorporate the Mass readings, the Saints, Mary, & liturgical Calendar into the meetings. Anyone in need of healing & support is invited to attend. Through God’s grace, participants at Most Holy Trinity have begun achieving long-term sobriety discovering renewed faith, restored relationships, & a new path forward. Please contact Ryan Done at (901) 5157650 or ryan.done@mhtcatholic.org for more info. Grace & Grits: Step into a space of renewal, strength, & sisterhood. You are invited to experience Grace & Grits: Reclaiming Your Power Through Faith women’s day event April 11, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, 216 Saucier Ave., Pass Christian. Breakfast & lunch will be served. Attendance is open to ladies ages 14 & up, participants under 18 must be accompanied by adult. To register, contact Bea Mitchell (901) 8575851 or email Chantelnormand@gmail. com. Registration is free but donation will be appreciated. Proceeds go to St. Catherines Catholic Church in Indonesia. Holy Infant of Good Health Feast Day & Festival: Join St. Ann Church, Clermont Harbor, April 22-26, for 3 days of prayer to the Holy Infant of Good Health, each evening beginning at 6 p.m. On Sun., April 26, for the Holy Infant’s Feast Day Celebration, 12:45 p.m. At the festival, food, music, and a pinata are available. For more info, call 228-332-3622. SCHOOL EVENTS New applications & re-enrollment open: St. Patrick Catholic High School is now accepting new student applications & re-enrollment for current families! Apply now to secure your spot for the upcoming school year at St. Patrick before space fills up! Visit stpatrickhighschool.net/apply to apply today. Summer Camps: Register today for St. Patrick Catholic High School’s Summer Camps. Led, organized, & delivered by their award-winning faculty, coaches, & staff, the summer camps continue their mission even outside of the traditional academic year. For more info, go to secure.qgiv.com/ for/spsummercamps/event/spsummercamps2026/.
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