Today there are more than 90 countries represented in the entire college and 71 countries among the electors. That’s a notable increase from 2005, when all 117 eligible cardinal electors came from 53 countries.
By the numbers: Consistory keeps expanding variety in College of Cardinals
Waggin’ tails, changing hearts: Therapy dogs bring calming, healing presence to patients
They say that dogs are a person’s best friend, and one St. James parishioner is showing just how impactful these four-legged friends can be.
In love with the Lord: Eucharistic pilgrimage stops at three parishes
Dozens of Catholics from across the diocese made stops at three parishes in the eastern part of the diocese Aug. 4 for a eucharistic pilgrimage as part of the National Eucharistic Revival.
Bishop Kettler: Finding new opportunities to support youth, young adults
“Let’s challenge ourselves — as a diocese, ACCs and parishes — to think of ways to invite youth and young adults to participate in the planning of, and attendance at, revival-related events over these next few years.”
Catholic schools in diocese to receive support, partnership from Twin Cities nonprofit
Thanks to a $10 million multi-year investment from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, the Catholic Schools Center of Excellence (CSCOE) will be able to serve every Catholic elementary school in Minnesota’s six dioceses — including St. Cloud.
The power of anger: It can be destructive, but there are ways to navigate it positively
“A familiar anonymous saying puts it: ‘Holding on to anger is like drinking poison and expecting it to hurt the other person.'”
Retired dairy farmer to host annual Rural Life Celebration in memory of late wife
David Trunk, a retired dairy farmer south of Foreston, will host the diocese’s annual Rural Life Celebration in memory of Marlene, his late wife.
Worms Lumber and Ready Mix to receive first Catholic Rural Business Award
At the Aug. 14 Rural Life Celebration, Catholic Charities will honor Worms Lumber and Ready Mix, Inc., in New Munich with its first Catholic Rural Business Award.