Around the Diocese

The book, “By His Mercy 2: Living All In,” is an extension of the first book, “By His Mercy,” which was published in late 2018. Both books were coordinated by Tricia Walz, who lives in St. Cloud and attends St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Benedictine Father Hilary Donald Thimmesh, 91, died Aug. 11 in the retirement center at St. John’s Abbey, Collegeville. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, Aug. 16 at 3:30 p.m. in St. John’s Abbey and University Church with interment in the St. John’s Cemetery following the service.

Thanks to an article about the No One Dies Alone program at St. Cloud Hospital, the program gained 15 new volunteers for this ministry.

Parishioners of St. Donatus in Brooten and neighboring parishes welcome the migrant families and work to strengthen Hispanic/ Latino ministry in the area year-round.

Deacon Jerome Roth, 93, died Aug. 7 at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Aug. 12 at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Bowlus with Bishop Donald Kettler officiating. Burial was in the parish cemetery.

Our prayers are acts of solidarity with those impacted by the shootings. Prayer also gives us an opportunity to reflect, listen and discern how God may be trying to move our hearts. Prayer in the wake of tragedy can help spur us to take actions that bring healing, renewal and reform to our society.

One challenge in farming is fighting depression. Mental health resources are available.

Retired Judge Elizabeth Hayden was recently appointed to a national board to review and strengthen sexual abuse policies and procedures.