Dorothy Day was known for her work in defense of the poor, hungry and homeless so it’s fitting that as the Church prepares to celebrate World Day of the Poor (Nov. 19), Christ Our Light Parish in Princeton/Zimmerman is bringing her story to life.
Christ Our Light Parish presents ‘Haunted by God: The Life of Dorothy Day’
World Day of the Poor: Mille Lacs Social Concerns Group address food insecurity
The Mille Lacs Area Social Concerns Committee is one of the many organizations in the diocese working to address the poverty they see every day.
Encounter and accompaniment: The Eucharist invigorates us and propels us to serve others, speaker says
Scott Hurd was the keynote speaker at the fall Parish Social Ministry Gathering Oct. 14 St. Louis Church in Paynesville. The event was sponsored by the office of social concerns for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud to train and empower those interested in social ministry, particularly those serving on a parish social ministry committee.
Community celebrates anniversary of commissioning of Saint John’s Bible
“Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God.” This quote from Micah 6:8 was the theme for a special service Oct. 5 celebrating the 25th anniversary of the commissioning of the Saint John’s Bible.
‘Together we flourish’: Brian Bruess inaugurated as first president of The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University
Brian Bruess was inaugurated Sept. 22 as the first joint president of The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University.
Rosary, community help Albany family through grief
Earlier this summer, Jeff Gerads volunteered to construct a giant rosary for the Harvest of Hope Area Catholic Community. When he invited his sons Ethan, 16, and Owen, 12, to help, he could never have known how special that rosary would become.
Special Report: Pastoral visits aim to build bridges
Representatives from the diocese’s 29 area Catholic communities will meet with one another and with Bishop Patrick Neary.
Special Report: ACCs are focused on the mission
Pastors from two different Area Catholic Communities talk about their experiences in working through the ACC process thus far.