Catholic elementary schools in the diocese took on a challenge offered by the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation: Every school raising at least $25,000 in gifts over and above previous giving or from new donors, starting Jan. 1 and ending March 31, would receive another $25,000 from the foundation.
Catholic schools respond to foundation’s challenge to raise $25,000
Pope says residential-school policy was part of ‘genocide’ plan
During an in-flight news conference July 29, Pope Francis also talked about his future papal trips, possible retirement and the German church’s synodal path.
Mary Hughes to receive 2022 Humanae Vitae Award
A nearly 20-year career helping other couples to plan their own families using natural family planning led to Mary Hughes being selected as this this year’s award-winner.
Pope names bishop to head Diocese of New Ulm
Bishop Zielinski’s installation is set for Sept. 27.
Photos: Crosier Father Daniel Hernandez ordination
Father Hernandez was ordained July 9 at Holy Cross Church in Onamia.
Diocesan NFP coordinator says World Meeting of Families inspired hope
Sheila Reineke, who attended with her husband, Vince, was invited to be part of the U.S. delegation by San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life, and Youth.
Saying yes: Two Benedictine sisters to make final profession July 11
Benedictine Sisters Bridgette Powers and Laura Suhr are both set to make their perpetual monastic profession July 11 at St. Benedict’s Monastery in St. Joseph.
Seven ‘Big Idea’ projects being implemented across diocese
Seven “Big Idea” projects, developed by a collaboration of people in Area Catholic Communities, parishes and diocesan offices, recently received grants of $2,000 to support their ministry endeavors.