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.
Nuncio: Evangelization, mercy, encounter mark pope’s first four years
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.
Save the date: ‘Festival of Forgiveness’ set for March 31
For second consecutive year, designated churches will
host 12 hours of confession
Bishop Caggiano: Missionary discipleship means being vehicle of God’s love
Widely known for his work with youth, Bishop Frank Caggiano of the Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut, will give the keynote address at this year’s Diocesan Ministry Day, Sept. 25, at River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud.