Alabama
| Alabama | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Diocese 1 | Diocese of Birmingham |
| Diocese 2 | Archdiocese of Mobile |
| Diocese 3 | |
Alabama, known as the "Heart of Dixie" or "The Yellowhammer State" after its state bird, is located in the southeastern region of the United States.
Alabama features diverse landscapes from the Gulf Coast's sandy beaches in the south to the Appalachian foothills in the north. It has numerous rivers, with the Tennessee River cutting through its northern region.
Catholic Church
Diocese of Birmingham
Established on December 9, 1969, the Diocese of Birmingham encompasses the northern 39 counties of Alabama. It was originally part of what is now the Archdiocese of Mobile but was split off to form its own diocese, with St. Paul's Cathedral in Birmingham serving as its episcopal see.
Located in Birmingham, the Cathedral of Saint Paul is central to the diocese's religious life. It offers multiple mass times throughout the week and serves as a significant historical and spiritual landmark since its establishment in 1872.
Archdiocese of Mobile
The Archdiocese of Mobile covers the southern part of Alabama. It was established as the Vicariate Apostolic of Alabama and the Floridas in 1825, and later became a diocese in 1829 when the Diocese of Mobile was created. It was elevated to an archdiocese in 1980. The Archdiocese of Mobile includes the Mobile and Baldwin counties along with other southern counties in Alabama.
The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Mobile serves as the cathedral for this archdiocese, playing a central role in the religious life of Catholics in southern Alabama.
Parishes
Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament
Situated in Hanceville, Alabama, this shrine is not only a place of pilgrimage but also home to the Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, where the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration reside. The shrine invites visitors for spiritual renewal, offering daily masses, adoration, and a serene environment for prayer.
Eternal Word Television Network
The Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) is headquartered in Irondale, Alabama, a suburb of Birmingham. This location serves as the main studio and broadcast center for the network, which Mother Angelica founded in 1981. From here, EWTN broadcasts its Catholic programming worldwide.
What started in a converted garage has grown into the largest religious media network in the world, broadcasting to over 140 countries. EWTN provides 24-hour programming that includes Mass, devotions, talk shows, news, documentaries, and educational series, all from a Catholic perspective.