Leaders of the 2022 Archdiocesan Synod are examining survey data from 186 parishes across the archdiocese.
Disciple Maker Index helps church leaders share Gospel more effectively
Selfish, materialistic lifestyles help fuel poverty, pope says in message
“Unless we choose to become poor in passing riches, worldly power and vanity, we will never be able to give our lives in love; we will live a fragmented existence, full of good intentions but ineffective for transforming the world,” the pope said in a message for the World Day of the Poor.
Physical activity, sense of humor keep retired farmer fit, healthy at 93
John Sloot and daughter Bernadette Quist of St. Cloud took part in the Walk to Mary in the Diocese of Green Bay.
Saint of the Week: Juliana of Falconieri
She is considered the foundress of the Servite community of nuns.
Prioritization, not polarization, is Catholic media’s role, bishop says
The top priority of the church is to “proclaim the word of God.”
Vatican orders term limits for leaders of lay movements
Under the new norms, those who hold offices in the central leadership of international Catholic lay movements and associations may serve a maximum of two five-year terms.
Seminarians learn more from their leaders’ lives than words, pope says
The pope urged seminarians to seek out and visit elderly priests, who are “the church’s treasure.”
Sunday Scripture readings: June 13, 2021
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
First reading: Ez 17:22-24
Second reading: 2 Cor 5:6-10
Gospel: Mk 4:26-34