Around the Diocese

The Region VIII bishops were making their “ad limina” visits to the Vatican to report on the status of their dioceses to the pope and Vatican officials.

ELEVATE Pregnancy and Family Resource Center, formerly Birthline, is dedicated to empowering women and families to reach their full potential.

Madi Field, from Eden Valley, will enter religious life Jan. 25 with the Discalced Carmelites of the Holy Name of Jesus in Denmark, Wisconsin.

Benedictine Sister Helenette Baltes, 104, died Jan. 2 at St. Scholastica Convent, St. Cloud. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Jan. 8, at the Sacred Heart Chapel, St. Benedict’s Monastery, St. Joseph, with burial in the monastery cemetery.

Franciscan Sister Mary Paula Pohlmann, 91, died Dec. 26, at Alverna Apartments, Little Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Jan. 4 at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls.

Has your parish/ACC compiled a comprehensive list of pregnancy assistance resources in the area? How are those resources promoted both inside and outside the parish community?

David Fremo begins as director of Catholic Education Ministries as Linda Kaiser retires after 26 years in the position.

Diocesan groups will offer feedback on the plans of Area Catholic Communities and, once approved, ACCs will begin implementing their action steps.