Members of the committees working on the project gathered under and around a small tent on the future site for a blessing and photos as some parishioners watched from their cars because of the pouring rain.
Melrose parish breaks ground for new church
Bishop Kettler recognizes winners of YAYA awards
In the 12 months leading up to the 2018 Synod of Bishops “on Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment,” which began Oct. 3 in Vatican City and will conclude Oct. 28, The Visitor recognized youth and young adults from across the diocese through its Youth and Young Adult Awards program.
Melrose parish blesses site of new church
The St. Mary’s parish community celebrated an outdoor bilingual Mass and site blessing in Melrose Sept. 9 on the land where it is planning to build a new church.
Melrose community to claim ground for new church
After much prayer and patience, parishioners of St. Mary Church in Melrose are planning to claim ground for a new church.
Meet Matt Herzog: Young farmer says secret to good life is ‘pray together, stay together’
Upsala young adult spreads the message to “stay true to yourself.”
Meet Nikki and Tricia Walz
When you catch sisters Nikki and Tricia Walz together, it’s not hard to notice the family resemblance — their wide welcoming smiles, their long golden tresses and their happy laughs. But what people often notice is “more than just a pretty face.”
Juvenile charged in Melrose church fire
A juvenile was charged with arson in the first degree for the fire that damaged St. Mary Church in Melrose in March 2016, according to a news release June 20 from the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office.
Meet Michael Haney: Alexandria native found love in the Catholic Church
Michael Haney’s journey to becoming Catholic hasn’t always been easy, but he feels the joy that is in this parish is unbelievable and fun to be a part of.