Bridget Paton, wife of former diocesan finance officer Wayne Paton and a longtime member of St. Paul Parish, died June 18 at age 69. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated July 7 at St. Mary’s Cathedral. 

During this Semiquincentennial — or 250th anniversary — of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, it is fitting to realize that only one Catholic was allowed to sign that crucial document. His activities both before and after that event were as momentous as any other of the Founding Fathers, but few remember his name. It’s worth revisiting his life story, however, as it contains important lessons about religious freedom and fortitude in the face of persecution. 
 

Ahora que se acaban las vacaciones de verano, nos encontramos en esa época del año en la que volvemos a la rutina. Pero es de vital importancia que, con todo el ajetreo de la vida, no tengamos negligencia con nuestra vida espiritual. Igual que necesitamos dedicar tiempo a revisar nuestra agenda personal o familiar y planificar nuestros días y semanas para no perder el control de nuestra vida, también deberíamos dedicar tiempo a establecer pautas que rijan y mantengan encarrilada nuestra vida espiritual.

For more than 140 years, St. Mary’s High School has persevered in its mission to form young men and women who are prepared not only for college and careers, but more importantly, for lives of faith, service, and leadership. As we begin the academic year, our school is excited to welcome new leadership with renewed focus on helping our students draw closer to Christ and pursue their God-given purpose in life.
 

In the August issue, The Herald magazine features its annual jubilarian section.  This special feature honors diocesan priests and men and women religious who are celebrating significant anniversaries in 2026. Below are profiles of three diocesan priests featured in this year’s issue: Father Don Brownstein, Father Mark Zacker and Father Jaimes Ponce.

To view the entire section as a flipbook, including a tribute to Msgr. Bob Jaeger on his retirement, visit:  

https://www.apubz.com/pubz/CCH/2026-CCH-Jubilarians/index.html