Sylvania Advantage student farewell
Schuyler Stupica, A Student Speaks, Fr. Bacik Farewell to Fr. Bacik I remember how I felt when I first received the news that Corpus Christi’s beloved pastor, Fr. Bacik, was …
Toledo Blade story about Fr. Jim Bacik
Longtime local priest looks back at his career BY DAVID YONKE BLADE RELIGION EDITOR Editor’s note: This version corrects the title of Richard Gaillardetz’s book ‘Keys to the Council.’ The …
50 Day Easter Season
The 50-day Easter season, which extends through the celebration of Pentecost, offers marvelous opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth. By the third century, Christian communities used this season for “mystagogical catechesis,” which provided…
A Letter from Father Bacik
On July 2, 2012, Msgr. Michael Billian will become the new pastor of Corpus Christi University Parish (CCUP), assisted by Fr. Phil Smith. I am convinced that they are the best possible choices for our parish. They will serve half time both at CCUP and at Blessed Sacrament Parish. My conversations with Msgr. Billian have assured me that he appreciates the strengths of our parish: a supportive permanent community; an outstanding group of student leaders; a loyal group of faculty and staff; a dedicated pastoral staff; a committed pastoral council; and a competent finance council, as well as the many other individuals and groups who contribute their time and talent to further the ministry of CCUP to the University of Toledo community. With these potent ingredients, I believe that CCUP is in a great position to continue to grow and flourish in new ways…