For more than 25 years, volunteers at Annunciation in Mayhew Lake have baked mini loaves of bread to wrap and hand out after Holy Thursday Mass. This year, a group of volunteers from both Annunciation and Sacred Heart in Sauk Rapids are carrying on the practice.
The All Things New pastoral planning process reaches a significant milestone as the diocese shares projected plans, grounded in prayer, discernment and hope for the future.
As parishes navigate change through All Things New, Father Steven Binsfeld reflects on how ritual, Eucharist, and shared imagination can carry the Church forward with hope amid loss.
Nine individuals from five ACCs are planning a “Healing the Whole Person” video series, offering emotional, physical and spiritual healing experiences.
When Father Erik Lundgren and Kelli Kleinschnitz of the Holy Saints ACC launched a simple postcard campaign last October, they weren’t sure what to expect. The goal was straightforward: invite fallen-away or under-practicing Catholics to share their stories through an anonymous survey.
As the All Things New pastoral planning process moves forward, many parishioners have shared thoughtful questions and concerns. To help bring clarity and context, Father Crane offers insight into some of the most frequently asked questions.
The Committee for the Affirmation of Plans has now reviewed proposals from all 29 Area Catholic Communities, setting the stage for the next phase of discernment.
All Things New invites us to trust that the same Spirit who guided our parishes in the past is guiding us now.
