Paulist Fathers
@paulistfathers.bsky.social
We are a missionary society of Catholic priests seeking to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with all people.
December 22, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Today is the anniversary of the death of our founder, Servant of God Isaac Hecker, on December 22, 1888.
Fr. Hecker and his companions founded our missionary society in 1858.
Learn about his life and ministry at:
paulist.org/Hecker
Photo: A sculpture of Fr. Hecker by #Paulist Fr. Frank Sabatté:
Fr. Hecker and his companions founded our missionary society in 1858.
Learn about his life and ministry at:
paulist.org/Hecker
Photo: A sculpture of Fr. Hecker by #Paulist Fr. Frank Sabatté:
December 22, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Today is the anniversary of the death of our founder, Servant of God Isaac Hecker, on December 22, 1888.
Fr. Hecker and his companions founded our missionary society in 1858.
Learn about his life and ministry at:
paulist.org/Hecker
Photo: A sculpture of Fr. Hecker by #Paulist Fr. Frank Sabatté:
Fr. Hecker and his companions founded our missionary society in 1858.
Learn about his life and ministry at:
paulist.org/Hecker
Photo: A sculpture of Fr. Hecker by #Paulist Fr. Frank Sabatté:
December 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
We pray that you and your loved ones are blessed on this Fourth Sunday of Advent!
December 21, 2025 at 9:28 AM
We pray that you and your loved ones are blessed on this Fourth Sunday of Advent!
December 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
ICYMI:
Yesterday evening's "O" antiphon:
Yesterday evening's "O" antiphon:
December 20, 2025 at 3:37 PM
ICYMI:
Yesterday evening's "O" antiphon:
Yesterday evening's "O" antiphon:
This evening's "O" Antiphon:
December 18, 2025 at 10:44 PM
This evening's "O" Antiphon:
We extend our best wishes to Bishop Ronald Hicks on the announcement that he will be the next archbishop of New York.
We also express our thanks to Cardinal Timothy Dolan for his service.
Photo: Bishop Hicks with Cardinal Dolan and our own Paulist Fr. Dave Dwyer of @busted-halo.bsky.social.
We also express our thanks to Cardinal Timothy Dolan for his service.
Photo: Bishop Hicks with Cardinal Dolan and our own Paulist Fr. Dave Dwyer of @busted-halo.bsky.social.
December 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
We extend our best wishes to Bishop Ronald Hicks on the announcement that he will be the next archbishop of New York.
We also express our thanks to Cardinal Timothy Dolan for his service.
Photo: Bishop Hicks with Cardinal Dolan and our own Paulist Fr. Dave Dwyer of @busted-halo.bsky.social.
We also express our thanks to Cardinal Timothy Dolan for his service.
Photo: Bishop Hicks with Cardinal Dolan and our own Paulist Fr. Dave Dwyer of @busted-halo.bsky.social.
Today is the 206th anniversary of the birth of our founder, Servant of God Isaac Hecker, on December 18, 1819.
He was born in New York City, the son of German immigrants.
Together with his companions, he founded the Paulist Fathers in 1858.
To learn more, please visit:
paulist.org/Hecker
He was born in New York City, the son of German immigrants.
Together with his companions, he founded the Paulist Fathers in 1858.
To learn more, please visit:
paulist.org/Hecker
December 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Today is the 206th anniversary of the birth of our founder, Servant of God Isaac Hecker, on December 18, 1819.
He was born in New York City, the son of German immigrants.
Together with his companions, he founded the Paulist Fathers in 1858.
To learn more, please visit:
paulist.org/Hecker
He was born in New York City, the son of German immigrants.
Together with his companions, he founded the Paulist Fathers in 1858.
To learn more, please visit:
paulist.org/Hecker
The #OAntiphons begin this evening:
December 18, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The #OAntiphons begin this evening:
Paulist Fr. Jimmy Hsu (center) was formally installed on Gaudete Sunday as pastor of St. Austin Church in #Austin, TX, by Fr. Basil Aguzie, MSP (right), dean of that part of the Diocese of Austin.
At left is Paulist Fr. Dave Dwyer, our First Consultor and director of @busted-halo.bsky.social.
At left is Paulist Fr. Dave Dwyer, our First Consultor and director of @busted-halo.bsky.social.
December 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Paulist Fr. Jimmy Hsu (center) was formally installed on Gaudete Sunday as pastor of St. Austin Church in #Austin, TX, by Fr. Basil Aguzie, MSP (right), dean of that part of the Diocese of Austin.
At left is Paulist Fr. Dave Dwyer, our First Consultor and director of @busted-halo.bsky.social.
At left is Paulist Fr. Dave Dwyer, our First Consultor and director of @busted-halo.bsky.social.
We pray that you and your loved ones have a joyful third week of Advent!
Our media ministry @busted-halo.bsky.social offers many inspiring resources for the sacred season:
bustedhalo.com/advent-resou...
Our media ministry @busted-halo.bsky.social offers many inspiring resources for the sacred season:
bustedhalo.com/advent-resou...
December 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
We pray that you and your loved ones have a joyful third week of Advent!
Our media ministry @busted-halo.bsky.social offers many inspiring resources for the sacred season:
bustedhalo.com/advent-resou...
Our media ministry @busted-halo.bsky.social offers many inspiring resources for the sacred season:
bustedhalo.com/advent-resou...
"We cannot change what happened anymore. The only thing we can do is to learn from the past and to realize what discrimination and persecution of innocent people means. I believe that it’s everyone’s responsibility to fight prejudice."
- Otto Frank in 1970
Photo: Otto Frank in the annex in 1960
- Otto Frank in 1970
Photo: Otto Frank in the annex in 1960
December 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
"We cannot change what happened anymore. The only thing we can do is to learn from the past and to realize what discrimination and persecution of innocent people means. I believe that it’s everyone’s responsibility to fight prejudice."
- Otto Frank in 1970
Photo: Otto Frank in the annex in 1960
- Otto Frank in 1970
Photo: Otto Frank in the annex in 1960
If you are in need of an easy-to-read book with day-by-day reflections for Advent and the Christmas season, please check out the Paulist Press book "Comfort and Joy: Christmas for the Soul":
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December 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
If you are in need of an easy-to-read book with day-by-day reflections for Advent and the Christmas season, please check out the Paulist Press book "Comfort and Joy: Christmas for the Soul":
www.paulistpress.com/Products/575...
FYI:
www.paulistpress.com/Products/575...
FYI:
Great new photo:
Our president, Paulist Fr. René Constanza, meets Pope Leo at the Vatican in late November during a meeting of the Union of Superiors General:
Our president, Paulist Fr. René Constanza, meets Pope Leo at the Vatican in late November during a meeting of the Union of Superiors General:
December 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Great new photo:
Our president, Paulist Fr. René Constanza, meets Pope Leo at the Vatican in late November during a meeting of the Union of Superiors General:
Our president, Paulist Fr. René Constanza, meets Pope Leo at the Vatican in late November during a meeting of the Union of Superiors General:
When choosing an emblem for the #HolySpirit, would the ole #pigeon be better?
@josephyoo.bsky.social poses this question at our podcast @deaconspod.bsky.social:
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@josephyoo.bsky.social poses this question at our podcast @deaconspod.bsky.social:
open.spotify.com/episode/3utj...
December 4, 2025 at 1:53 PM
When choosing an emblem for the #HolySpirit, would the ole #pigeon be better?
@josephyoo.bsky.social poses this question at our podcast @deaconspod.bsky.social:
open.spotify.com/episode/3utj...
@josephyoo.bsky.social poses this question at our podcast @deaconspod.bsky.social:
open.spotify.com/episode/3utj...
Rev. Joseph Yoo of Texas was a great guest on our podcast @deaconspod.bsky.social earlier this year. Here's a clip.
Hear the full episode with @josephyoo.bsky.social at:
open.spotify.com/episode/3utj...
Hear the full episode with @josephyoo.bsky.social at:
open.spotify.com/episode/3utj...
December 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Rev. Joseph Yoo of Texas was a great guest on our podcast @deaconspod.bsky.social earlier this year. Here's a clip.
Hear the full episode with @josephyoo.bsky.social at:
open.spotify.com/episode/3utj...
Hear the full episode with @josephyoo.bsky.social at:
open.spotify.com/episode/3utj...
Craig and Laura Schlattmann speak here about being #JubileeYear volunteers in #Rome, providing assistance and hospitality to #pilgrims.
Laura and Craig are from Washington State. During their time in Rome, they have been attending St. Patrick's Catholic American Parish (a Paulist ministry).
Laura and Craig are from Washington State. During their time in Rome, they have been attending St. Patrick's Catholic American Parish (a Paulist ministry).
December 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Craig and Laura Schlattmann speak here about being #JubileeYear volunteers in #Rome, providing assistance and hospitality to #pilgrims.
Laura and Craig are from Washington State. During their time in Rome, they have been attending St. Patrick's Catholic American Parish (a Paulist ministry).
Laura and Craig are from Washington State. During their time in Rome, they have been attending St. Patrick's Catholic American Parish (a Paulist ministry).
Happy Thanksgiving from the Paulist Fathers!
We pray that you and your loved ones have a joyful and peaceful holiday!
We pray that you and your loved ones have a joyful and peaceful holiday!
November 27, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Happy Thanksgiving from the Paulist Fathers!
We pray that you and your loved ones have a joyful and peaceful holiday!
We pray that you and your loved ones have a joyful and peaceful holiday!
"Thanksgiving is the most Catholic feast of all," says Paulist Fr. Tom Hall in this new short video on the #Thanksgiving holiday.
Fr. Tom served for decades as a U.S. military chaplain.
Fr. Tom served for decades as a U.S. military chaplain.
November 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM
"Thanksgiving is the most Catholic feast of all," says Paulist Fr. Tom Hall in this new short video on the #Thanksgiving holiday.
Fr. Tom served for decades as a U.S. military chaplain.
Fr. Tom served for decades as a U.S. military chaplain.
During this month's Paulist Pilgrimage, these four couples renewed their vows at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome.
Each couple is celebrating a milestone: Fred & Joyce Johnson (50), Daniel & Theresa Duffy (40), Darrell Pargmann & Marsha Green (30) and Steve & Jennifer Sparks (25).
Each couple is celebrating a milestone: Fred & Joyce Johnson (50), Daniel & Theresa Duffy (40), Darrell Pargmann & Marsha Green (30) and Steve & Jennifer Sparks (25).
November 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
During this month's Paulist Pilgrimage, these four couples renewed their vows at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome.
Each couple is celebrating a milestone: Fred & Joyce Johnson (50), Daniel & Theresa Duffy (40), Darrell Pargmann & Marsha Green (30) and Steve & Jennifer Sparks (25).
Each couple is celebrating a milestone: Fred & Joyce Johnson (50), Daniel & Theresa Duffy (40), Darrell Pargmann & Marsha Green (30) and Steve & Jennifer Sparks (25).
Laura Schlattmann explains why she and her husband, Craig, are living in Rome in 2025 to serve as a Jubilee Year volunteers, providing hospitality to pilgrims.
Laura and Craig are from Washington State. In Rome, they have been attending St. Patrick's Catholic American Parish (a Paulist ministry).
Laura and Craig are from Washington State. In Rome, they have been attending St. Patrick's Catholic American Parish (a Paulist ministry).
November 22, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Laura Schlattmann explains why she and her husband, Craig, are living in Rome in 2025 to serve as a Jubilee Year volunteers, providing hospitality to pilgrims.
Laura and Craig are from Washington State. In Rome, they have been attending St. Patrick's Catholic American Parish (a Paulist ministry).
Laura and Craig are from Washington State. In Rome, they have been attending St. Patrick's Catholic American Parish (a Paulist ministry).
This is a second snip from the recent episode of our podcast @deaconspod.bsky.social featuring Marissa Papula, Director of #CampusMinistry at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles:
November 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
This is a second snip from the recent episode of our podcast @deaconspod.bsky.social featuring Marissa Papula, Director of #CampusMinistry at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles:
Here is a snip from a recent episode of our #podcast @deaconspod.bsky.social featuring Marissa Papula, the Director of Campus Ministry at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles:
November 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Here is a snip from a recent episode of our #podcast @deaconspod.bsky.social featuring Marissa Papula, the Director of Campus Ministry at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles:
Live broadcast of the Mass of Christian Burial for Paulist Fr. Brad Schoeberle (1956 - 2025) at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Horseshoe Bay, TX:
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October 31, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Live broadcast of the Mass of Christian Burial for Paulist Fr. Brad Schoeberle (1956 - 2025) at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Horseshoe Bay, TX:
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