St. Joseph in Waite Park and St. Michael in St. Cloud held their first Encuentro session, and began the four-year process, parishes are hosting meetings that offer a scriptural basis for engaging with their neighbors.
Parishes’ Encuentro gathering fosters understanding
Longtime Office of Marriage and Family staffer retires
Loecken became part of the Family Life Bureau Dec. 1, 1974. That was the beginning of 42 years with the office, which has had three name changes over the years.
Mass at centuries-old trading post church reflects its historical spirit
Father LeRoy Scheierl returned June 29 from a fishing trip to an old Hudson’s Bay Company trading post in northwestern Ontario. The trip combined his favorite things — being immersed in history, celebrating Mass in a unique location and an enjoyable fishing experience.
Catholic radio now airing in Perham area
Catholic listeners in the Perham area now have a low-power FM station — KXPM-LP 100.3. It has a range of eight to 20 miles from the […]
New approach to Bishop’s Annual Appeal bolsters giving
Contributions to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal have reached about $800,000, said Curt Hanson, director of the diocesan Office of Stewardship and Development. “This is ahead of […]
First Hispanic marriage retreat renews couples and community
The diocese’s first Hispanic marriage retreat, “Encuentro de Parejas,” was held Sunday, Feb. 14, at St. Mary School and Church in Melrose. The daylong event drew […]