Biloxi, Miss., Aug 27, 2011 / 11:13 am
Faculty, staff and administrators from every Catholic school in the Diocese of Biloxi, Miss. gathered at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral Aug. 4 as diocesan Bishop Roger Morin celebrated a special Mass marking the opening of the new school year.
In his homily, Bishop Morin said the readings for that particular feast day, the Feast of St. John Vianney, were particularly appropriate for teachers, staff and administrators as they prepared to welcome students for a new year.
The bishop reiterated St. Paul’s words to the Colossians: “Put on heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Put on love, that is, the bond of perfection and let the word of Christ dwell in you and let the peace of Christ control your hearts.”
Alluding to Psalm 13, the bishop said, “We hear, ‘From the rising of the sun to its setting, let the name of the Lord be praised.’ Therein is found another definition of your important ministry and apostolate in our local church.”