Almost every person in their lifetime will be impacted in some way by the services emergency personnel provide, whether it’s a firefighter, law enforcement officer or […]
‘Blue Mass’ at cathedral will honor first responders
‘The Joy of Love’: Accompanying families on their journey of faith
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, A few weeks ago, Pope Francis released an important document on the family, “Amoris Laetitia” (“The Joy of Love”), reflecting […]
Local prayer vigil stresses keeping immigrant families together
When Paulina Bustillos was 11 years old, her dad didn’t return home one day after work. An undocumented immigrant, he had traveled from St. Cloud to […]
Supreme Court hears arguments on Obama’s deferred deportation programs
WASHINGTON (CNS) — All eyes are once again on what seems to be an evenly divided Supreme Court, which heard oral arguments April 18 in a […]
From nightmare to dream: Syrian refugees thank pope for safety
ROME (CNS) — After less than 48 hours in Rome, “dream” is the word used most often by the six Syrian adults Pope Francis brought back […]
‘It makes you weep,’ pope says of refugees’ stories
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM GREECE (CNS) — When an aide suggested Pope Francis offer to fly some Syrian refugees back to Rome with him, he […]
Scout initiative aims to provide ‘soles for souls’
Boy Scouts from Troop 106 stood in their uniforms outside the doors of St. Peter and St. Paul churches in St. Cloud April 2-3 and handed […]
Share truth of family with mercy, help those struggling, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The same mercy and patience that are essential for building a strong family must be shown to those whose families are in […]