By partnering with local agencies as service sites for the Franciscan Community Volunteers, young adults, usually ages 21-30, work in areas like homeless outreach, after-school youth programs and domestic abuse programs. They are committed to the three pillars of the program: meaningful service, intentional community living and Franciscan spirituality.
Franciscan Community Volunteers surpass 50,000 hours of service
Chicago principal selected as Catholic Community Schools superintendent
Kevin Powers, who has served as principal for the last four years at St. Margaret of Scotland School in Chicago, has been selected to be the superintendent of Catholic Community Schools.
Nuncio: Evangelization, mercy, encounter mark pope’s first four years
Evangelization, mercy, encounter and accompaniment are the hallmarks of the first four years of Pope Francis’ papacy, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States, said March 15.
Minnesota Catholics converge on St. Paul for day of learning, lobbying
More than 1,000 Minnesota Catholics — including 73 from the Diocese of St. Cloud — came to St. Paul March 9 to deliver a heartfelt message to their elected representatives: “Catholic voices count!”
Men gather to deepen spiritual life at Catholic Men’s Conference
Men from across the St. Cloud Diocese and neighboring dioceses eager to hear about the topic “Men of Integrity: Men of Life, Men for Life” gathered March 4 at St. John’s University in Collegeville for the 20th Annual Diocesan Men’s Conference.
Rising from the ashes: Melrose marks one year since church fire
With a a steering committee formed to help gather information, work with the insurance company and general contractors and report their findings, the community is moving forward one year later.
Bishop Kettler grants St. Patrick’s Day dispensation
The dispensation, which applies to all Catholics in the Diocese of St. Cloud, was announced March 2 in a note sent to pastors of the diocese.
St. Benedict’s Monastery elects new prioress
The community of St. Benedict’s Monastery in St. Joseph has elected Benedictine Sister Susan Rudolph as its new prioress.