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About UsWelcome to the Diocese of Biloxi, along the Coast of Southern Mississippi.
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age." Matthew 28:19-20 -
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Welcome to the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi, serving 17 southern counties of Mississippi since 1977. The Diocese of Biloxi encompasses the southern Mississippi counties of Covington, Forrest, George, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Marion, Pearl River, Perry, Stone, Walthall and Wayne. The diocese is part of the ecclesiastical province of Mobile and is populated with approximately 58,000 Catholics from the Alabama-Mississippi state line to the lower Mississippi-Louisiana state line and extending north of Laurel into Jones and Wayne counties.
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Biloxi was officially established on March 1, 1977, when it was created from the southern counties of the Diocese of Jackson. Just a few months later, on June 6, 1977, the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi was the setting for a historic moment: the installation of Bishop Joseph Lawson Howze, D.D., as the first bishop of the new diocese. Bishop Howze served faithfully for many years, laying a strong foundation for the Church in South Mississippi.
Over the years, the Diocese of Biloxi has continued to grow under the leadership of successive bishops. On July 2, 2001, Bishop Thomas J. Rodi was ordained and installed as the second bishop, guiding the diocese into a new millennium. He was followed by Bishop Roger P. Morin, who was installed on April 27, 2009, bringing his own pastoral vision and dedication to the people of the Gulf Coast.
Most recently, on April 28, 2017, the Cathedral once again welcomed a new shepherd. Bishop Louis F. Kihneman III was ordained and installed as the fourth Bishop of Biloxi, continuing the legacy of faith and service in South Mississippi.
From its beginning to today, the Diocese of Biloxi has found its spiritual heart in the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Serving as the episcopal see, the Cathedral stands not only as a historic landmark in Biloxi, but also as a living witness to the Catholic faith in the Gulf Coast.
Meet our Bishops Meet Bishop Kihneman
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Our Values
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Led by the Holy Spirit
To surrender to God’s will through daily prayer, fasting, and living in God’s word. Whether in the chapel at the Chancery, attending mass, or prayer during your commute, employees should find time in their day to incorporate daily prayer. Daily prayer could include Lectio Divina, rosary, novenas, journaling, and mediation, imaginative or contemplative prayer, to name a few. As Catholics we are called to fast during specific liturgical seasons however, we should not miss opportunities to strip ourselves of worldly desires in order to turn our focus and dependence back to God. Employees should constantly be striving to live in God’s word all while living with the world. Living in and through God’s word requires a change in how we see the world—to move to a more biblical worldview.
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InTentional Evangelization
We seek opportunities to witness and encounter Christ through radical hospitality, personal witness, and a bold proclamation of the Gospel. Radical hospitality is rarely about spending the most money or having the best food; instead, it is the overall environment we are creating, how we are welcoming people in. Employees should welcome everyone into their office with warmth and the love of Christ. The start of good discipleship is a personal witness, to let others know how God has moved in your life and the goodness He has brought. Employees are encouraged to share their story in hopes to turn the glory back to God and the good news of the Gospels.
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Authentically Human
We strive to be Authentically Human in our journey of humanity encountering divinity. This is lived through building Christ centered relationships, meeting people where they are, and healing the whole person. There is a beauty employees have in working for the Church and going to work each day with people who share in Faith. We should not take that for granted but instead work to always keep Christ at the center of relationships and conversations. The Church brings in many people of all walks of life and it is important for employees to recognize where a person might be in their walk with Christ and find a way to meet them there and gently and lovingly guide them closer. Ministry requires a lot from employees, so healing of the whole person is crucial to remain steadfast in the mission of the Church.
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