Todd Martin Instituted An Acolyte

Congratulations to all permanent diaconate candidates, especially St. Ignatius parishioner, Todd Martin, who were received the Ministry of Acolyte during a recent Mass at the Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. Ordination is scheduled for June. Please keep Todd and all of these faithful men in your prayers!

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Lynn Donaghey Clapper named Christ the King Medalist

Lynn Donaghey Clapper graduated from St. Ignatius Catholic School, Bishop Toolen Catholic School for Girls, and Auburn University. Lynn married Bob Clapper in 1976, and their three children, Bradley, Benjamin, and Nicholas graduated from St. Ignatius and McGill-Toolen Catholic High School. Five of Lynn and Bob’s eleven grandchildren currently attend...

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Ignatius and Xavier statues

The above photo shows the altar at the first St. Joseph Church, built in 1858, and located at 100 N. Jefferson Street, in downtown Mobile. Note the statues on either side of the main altar: St. Francis Xavier is to the left, and St. Ignatius is on the right.  The...

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