The event is meant to be more than an issue lobbying day, said Jason Adkins, MCC executive director. He hopes participants gain a deeper understanding of how Catholic teaching can shape their approach in the public square.
‘Catholics at the Capitol’ event encourages faithful to engage political process
Scorsese’s “Silence” and the seaside martyrs
Like so many of his other films, it is marked by gorgeous cinematography, outstanding performances from both lead and supporting actors, a gripping narrative, and enough thematic complexity to keep you thinking for the foreseeable future.
Called and Gifted program offered in Little Falls
A Called and Gifted workshop will be presented at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Little Falls from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14.
Immigration debate needs constructive engagement
The debate over immigration policy is inevitably heating up as we prepare for Donald Trump’s inauguration as president. Undoubtedly, an early priority of his presidency will be to increase border security and re-examine President Obama’s immigration enforcement policies.
Waite Park Boy Scouts provide free dinner on Christmas Day
Waite Park Boy Scout Troop 20 will provide its 31st annual Christmas dinner, with turkey, dressing and all the trimmings, to the greater Waite Park-St. Cloud area.
Melrose church fire: In the silence of that night
Nine months ago, a devastating fire destroyed our church in Melrose. As we wait for decisions to be made about its restoration, I paused to reflect on Christmas traditions celebrated at St. Mary’s.
Melrose parish continues to weigh options
While the community of St. Mary Church in Melrose prepares to celebrate the Christmas season without their beloved building, which was severely damaged in a fire March 11, its members are hopeful that some traditions will carry on as usual.
Benedictine priest from India serving diocesan parishes
Benedictine Father Sudhansu Kumar, a priest from Bangalore, India, recently began assisting Father Greg Paffel, pastor of the parishes of St. Paul and Our Lady of the Angels in Sauk Centre and St. Alexius in West Union.