Members of the Presbyteral Council heard reports March 8 about the Festival of Forgiveness and Bishop Donald Kettler’s recent pastoral letter on mercy, and gave their […]
Priests’ council hears reports on forgiveness festival, pastoral letter
CRS Rice Bowl recipe #5 – Doing more with less during Lent
For each week of Lent, The Visitor is highlighting Catholic Relief Services’ work with a story and simple, meatless recipe from a country the agency […]
Confirmation and evangelization
Recently, I had the enormous privilege of performing my first confirmation as a bishop. It took place at Holy Cross Parish in Moor Park, California, a […]
Ministries that support our lives: Catholic Education Ministries
CEM has supported schools by informing and advising them on a range of topics related to their effectiveness, growth and development Each month, The Visitor is […]
No one exempted from the ‘cries of finitude’
Knowing and accepting our finitude can help quell a lot of frustration, restlessness and false guilt in our lives “What most moves your heart?” I was […]
DCCW retreat keynoter speaks of encountering God through mercy, sacraments
Nearly 200 women were treated to a day of inspiration and reflection on how “Mercy Leads to Joy!” at the St. Cloud Diocesan Council of Catholic […]
Bringing Christ to the caucus
Venturing into the political realm today can be an unappealing prospect. Sometimes it seems that American politics appeals to our base fears and prejudices while advancing […]
Pastoral plan in Diocese of Sioux City aims to sustain vibrant parishes
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (CNS) — A pastoral planning process — Ministry 2025 — has begun in the Diocese of Sioux City with the hope of using […]