Stephanie Jimenez and Esmeralda Mancilla will experience Easter in Mexico this year. The two Catholic high school seniors from central Minnesota will spend 10 days there, […]
Teens hope to build relationships on mission trip to Mexico
‘Laudato Si” connects Catholic tradition, natural world and science
WASHINGTON (CNS) — For all the attention Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home” has gained, little has been made of the […]
Obama announces Supreme Court nominee, puts ball in Senate’s ‘court’
WASHINGTON (CNS) — When President Barack Obama announced Judge Merrick Garland as his Supreme Court nominee in the White House Rose Garden March 16, his praise […]
Pope Francis to make debut on Instagram, Vatican official says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Firming up his presence on social media, Pope Francis will make his debut on the photo-sharing app Instagram, a Vatican official announced. […]
Bishops urge action to quell ‘ever-growing crisis’ of opioid addiction
BOSTON (CNS) — With Massachusetts facing a growing epidemic of opioid addiction, the Massachusetts Catholic bishops have urged actions be taken to quell the epidemic. “The […]
In wake of church fire, St. Mary School feels community’s support
When students returned to St. Mary’s School in Melrose on Monday, March 14, they were abuzz with stories and questions about the fire that damaged St. […]
Mother Teresa to be canonized Sept. 4; pope sets other sainthood dates
Pope Francis will declare Blessed Teresa of Kolkata a saint at the Vatican Sept. 4, the conclusion of the Year of Mercy jubilee for those engaged […]
Rich liturgy planned for annual chrism Mass
Each year, just before Easter, the bishop of the diocese blesses the oil that will be used in parishes for the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, initiation, […]