A Shared Mission, A New School Year
As students return to Cristo Rey Birmingham and Holy Family Catholic Academy, both schools continue a Passionist educational legacy that has served Birmingham families for generations.
Features & Interviews
In-depth stories and conversations that highlight the people, passions, and mission at the heart of our community.
7 Signs You Might Need a Spiritual Retreat
Discover seven signs it may be time to step away from the busyness of everyday life and make space for rest, prayer and a deeper encounter with God.
A New Retreat Season Begins: Making Space for God
As a new retreat season begins, the Passionists continue a centuries-old tradition of offering welcoming spaces where people can step away, encounter God and find renewal through prayer, reflection and the memory of Christ’s Passion.
A Sacred Space for the Future: Cristo Rey Birmingham Builds Its First School Chapel
For the first time in its more than 80-year history, Cristo Rey Birmingham will have a permanent chapel within the school. Honoring the Passionist legacy of Holy Family and the treasured gifts of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, this new sacred space will become a lasting home for prayer, worship, and the faith of future generations.
Celebrating 100 Years of Retreats at Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center
The first retreat at Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center was preached in 1926 beneath the shade of the beloved "old rubber tree," a Moreton Bay Fig that still stands on the property today. That first gathering in 1926 marked the beginning of a ministry that has transformed countless lives.
Giving Thanks for 71 Years of Passionist Ministry in Jamaica
Fr. James Price, CP, St. Paul of the Cross Provincial Superior, returned to Jamaica to celebrate that remarkable legacy and to give thanks for the countless lives affected through the Passionist mission.
Celebrating a Summer of Growth and Wonder
As another inspiring Camp Odyssey season comes to a close, the Passionist Earth & Spirit Center celebrates a summer of wonder, friendship, mindfulness and growth.
Happy 90th Birthday, Fr. Blaise!
On July 2, 2026, we joyfully celebrate the 90th birthday of Fr. Blaise Czaja, CP!
Remembering Fr. Thomas Berry, CP
Today, June 1, the Thomas Berry Place team remembers Thomas Berry on the anniversary of his death. We give thanks for his life and teachings!
Walking the Passionist Way: Sr. Helen Prejean and Our Call to Compassion
As Passionists inspired by Pope Leo XIV’s support for abolishing the death penalty and the witness of Sr. Helen Prejean, CSJ, we are called to live the Gospel through justice, compassion and respect for human dignity.