Benedictine Father Hilary Donald Thimmesh, 91, died Aug. 11 in the retirement center at St. John’s Abbey, Collegeville. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, Aug. 16 at 3:30 p.m. in St. John’s Abbey and University Church with interment in the St. John’s Cemetery following the service.
Obituary: Benedictine Father Hilary Thimmesh
2019 Bishop’s Annual Appeal: Measurable impact
Thanks to an article about the No One Dies Alone program at St. Cloud Hospital, the program gained 15 new volunteers for this ministry.
Brooten area parishes welcome migrants, families with open arms
Parishioners of St. Donatus in Brooten and neighboring parishes welcome the migrant families and work to strengthen Hispanic/ Latino ministry in the area year-round.
Obituary: Deacon Jerome Roth
Deacon Jerome Roth, 93, died Aug. 7 at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Aug. 12 at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Bowlus with Bishop Donald Kettler officiating. Burial was in the parish cemetery.
Bishop Kettler: Statement regarding recent mass shootings
Our prayers are acts of solidarity with those impacted by the shootings. Prayer also gives us an opportunity to reflect, listen and discern how God may be trying to move our hearts. Prayer in the wake of tragedy can help spur us to take actions that bring healing, renewal and reform to our society.
Dirt therapy — Farming in Minnesota
One challenge in farming is fighting depression. Mental health resources are available.
Sexual abuse crisis: ‘We have work to do,’ retired St. Cloud judge says
Retired Judge Elizabeth Hayden was recently appointed to a national board to review and strengthen sexual abuse policies and procedures.
Diocesan Ministry Day 2019: ‘Called to be … Prepared to do …’
Diocesan Ministry Day celebrates all those serving in diocesan ministry with Mass, workshops, speakers and conversations.