From the heart of
Bishop Joseph Strickland

These writings flow as a shepherd’s care for his flock - pastoral letters, exhortations, and reflections - meant to anchor, awaken, and guide souls in the truth of Christ.

Pastoral Letters

WHAT GOD HAS JOINED TOGETHER, LET NO MAN PUT ASUNDER

A Pastoral Letter on the Indissolubility of Marriage Dear Sons and Daughters in Christ, I write to you as a

Pastoral Letters

UNA CARO, ONE FLESH: A SHEPHERD’S WORD ON MARRIAGE 

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ – priests, deacons, consecrated men and women, husbands and wives, parents, and especially

Pastoral Letters

On the Signing of Assisted Suicide Legislation in Illinois 

Today, Governor JB Pritzker has chosen to sign legislation legalizing assisted suicide in Illinois – and he has done so

Pastoral Letters

THE FRAGRANCE THAT DECEIVES 

“A master plan of the devil is underway and is of such an insidious and deceitful nature that those who

Advent 2025

The Coming Light: Day-By-Day Through Advent

A Pillars of Faith Advent Journey to the Manger Advent is the season when the Church leans forward in hope,

Pastoral Letters

A Pastoral Letter on Truth, Charity, and the Wounds of Our Border 

In these days, our nation once again turns its eyes toward the border, and our bishops gather to speak about

Pastoral Letters

In Response to the Remarks of His Eminence Cardinal Christophe Pierre At the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Baltimore, Maryland, November 11, 2025  I thank His Eminence Cardinal Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, for his

Pastoral Letters

SHE WHO STANDS BENEATH THE CROSS 

A Pastoral Letter on the Blessed Virgin Mary,  Co-Redemptrix and Mediatrix of All Graces  Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 

Pastoral Letters

THE TRUTH ABOUT VATICAN II 

This pastoral letter examines the truth about the Second Vatican Council – its noble intentions, its human frailty, and the

Pastoral Letters

WHAT IS TRUTH? 

“Pilate saith to him: What is truth? …” (John 18:38)  That ancient question echoes through every age, and it echoes

Messages

An Urgent Message From Bishop Strickland

My dear brothers and sisters,  Today, with deep sorrow for the state of our beloved Church, I must speak. Pope

Pastoral Letters

The Annunciation and the Plumb Line of Truth 

CORAC National Conference My brothers and sisters in Christ,  When the Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary, the world did not

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