In times of unavoidable grief and loss, the Church establishes good, sensitive rules and processes for handling these delicate, powerful moments.
Father Crane: Grief has a place
A Legacy of Love: Local woman turns loss into a ministry of comfort
When Tracy Zwilling lost her husband of 36 years, she found herself grappling with overwhelming grief and the frustrating silence that often surrounds it. But her search for connection led to a grief ministry that helped her and now benefits her whole community.
Bishop Neary: We do not grieve as people without hope
Grief shakes us, but it doesn’t define us. In the silence, God speaks. In sorrow, Christ weeps with us. And through faith, healing begins.
From church to stage: Holy Angels Performing Arts center serves as model for thoughtful reuse of sacred space
In 1995, the former parish church was refurbished and repurposed and now serves as a venue for concerts, theater productions and school events.
Poor Clares: All Things New as co-workers of God
The Poor Clare sisters of Sauk Rapids invite people to pray with them for the All Things New process.
Kampa: Stewardship of treasure: An invitation to trust and generosity
Stewardship of treasure is not about financial transactions — it is about our relationship with God, our trust in his providence and our transformation of gratitude into generosity.
Restoring mission through meaning: A Catholic lens on workplace well-being
How do we support healthy and sustainable work environments — especially in ministry?
Father Knoblach: ‘Bring me the treasures of the Church’
Though we can more readily see the visible than the invisible, the Creed reminds us God is Creator of both, and both are entrusted to our stewardship.