VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will preside over a consistory to approve the canonization of five men and women, including Blessed Teresa of Kolkata, the […]
Vatican announces consistory to approve canonization of Mother Teresa
Local bishops remember Bill Clemens
Catholic philanthropist and St. Cloud entrepreneur Bill Clemens passed away March 2 at the age of 95. Bishop Donald Kettler, who had the opportunity to visit […]
Pro-lifers just want high court to uphold ‘common-sense law,’ says Ryan
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The pro-life rally in front of the Supreme Court March 2 was under siege. It was outnumbered and at times shouted down by […]
Philippine nun: DiCaprio’s speech reflects churches’ concern on resources
MANILA, Philippines (CNS) — “Be like Leonardo DiCaprio.” Ucanews.com reported that was the call of Sister Aloha Vergara of the Handmaids of the House of God, […]
First Hispanic marriage retreat renews couples and community
The diocese’s first Hispanic marriage retreat, “Encuentro de Parejas,” was held Sunday, Feb. 14, at St. Mary School and Church in Melrose. The daylong event drew […]
Lumberjack lessons
Sixth-grade students from St. John’s Prep School in Collegeville and All Saints Academy in St. Joseph paired up Feb. 11 to enjoy a “Lumberjack Day” at […]
Bringing Christ to the caucus
Venturing into the political realm today can be an unappealing prospect. Sometimes it seems that American politics appeals to our base fears and prejudices while advancing […]
For ‘Mercy Friday’ initiative, pope visits young addicts at rehab center
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In the second of his “Mercy Friday” gestures, Pope Francis spent two hours with a group of young adults at a Catholic-run […]