“When I went to St. Cloud’s website, there it is right there: ‘heart of mercy, voice of hope, hands of justice.’ And I’m like, what a stunning mission statement for a diocese,” Steven Warner said. “It’s very humbling to be able to put music around a lofty ideal.”
Longtime friend of Bishop-elect Neary writes hymn for ordination Mass
Photos: Central Minnesota Catholics pray, march for life in St. Paul
Members of the Diocese of St. Cloud joined pro-lifers from around the state in St. Paul on Sunday, Jan. 22, for the 2023 March for Life.
Bill that would enshrine access to abortion into state law headed to Senate
The Minnesota Catholic Conference is encouraging people to contact their state senators and urge them to “resist the throwaway culture and vote no” on the so-called “Protect Reproductive Options Act.”
Foster Grandparenting runs in Grandma Mac’s family
Following her mother’s example, Pam McLellan has volunteered for six years in the Foster Grandparent Program at Holy Family School in Sauk Centre.
Bishop Kettler testifies in support of immigrant driver’s licenses
“Recognizing their dignity as a human being and their right to receive basic human family and community opportunities calls me to support the need for a class D driver’s license,” Bishop Kettler said during his testimony.
Local Catholics learn firsthand about immigration at El Paso border
In late November, Father Jeff Ethen, Deacon Jim Schulzetenberg and his wife, Bonnie, and retired Deacon Bruce Geyer and wife Gail spent a week in El Paso, Texas, where they heard firsthand about newcomers entering the United States from Bishop Mark Seitz of the Diocese of El Paso and other community leaders.
St. Benedict’s Monastery to celebrate Week of Prayer for Christian Unity with prayer service
The public is invited to participate in the service with the theme “Do Good; Seek Justice,” which will be led by members of St. Benedict’s Monastery, St. Joseph Parish and Resurrection Lutheran Church, all in St. Joseph.
Local events mark 50th anniversary of legalized abortion
“Despite the monumental overturning of Roe in Dobbs v. Jackson, abortion on demand continues in Minnesota,” said Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life, “and it’s never been more important to show lawmakers in St. Paul the depth of public support for protection for unborn children and their mothers.”