In an Oct. 19 statement, St. Cloud Bishop Patrick Neary, C.S.C., joined Pope Francis’ call for a day of prayer for peace on Oct. 27.
SPECIAL STATEMENT: Bishop Neary joins Pope Francis in calling for day of prayer for peace Oct. 27
Encounter and accompaniment: The Eucharist invigorates us and propels us to serve others, speaker says
Scott Hurd was the keynote speaker at the fall Parish Social Ministry Gathering Oct. 14 St. Louis Church in Paynesville. The event was sponsored by the office of social concerns for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud to train and empower those interested in social ministry, particularly those serving on a parish social ministry committee.
Jerusalem cardinal offers himself in exchange for Israeli hostages
The Catholic Church’s highest ranking prelate in the Holy Land offered his “absolute availability” to be exchanged for Israeli children taken hostage by Hamas.
New woodworking shop and organ building program at Saint John’s Abbey builds on resources and talents
The Benedictine monks of Saint John’s Abbey will officially dedicate a brand new 30,000 square foot woodworking shop, which also will be home to Abbey Organ Builders.
Jerusalem church leaders call for peace following deadly Hamas attack
Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem united in a call for peace and justice amid unfolding violence, following a surprise attack by Hamas in southern Israel, which has left over 700 Israelis dead, among them civilians and dozens of soldiers and police who were killed battling the Hamas fighters.
Community celebrates anniversary of commissioning of Saint John’s Bible
“Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God.” This quote from Micah 6:8 was the theme for a special service Oct. 5 celebrating the 25th anniversary of the commissioning of the Saint John’s Bible.
‘Laudate Deum’: Planet mirrors a deeply flawed view of human life and activity
The pope released his new apostolic exhortation “Laudate Deum” (“Praise God”) Oct. 4 as a follow-up to his 2015 encyclical “Laudato Si’, On Care for Our Common Home.” The exhortation’s publication coincided with the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron of ecology, whose famous canticle inspired the title of “Laudato Si’.”
Bishop Neary: Hearts on fire, feet on the move
Bishop Neary shares the purpose of World Mission Sunday, and how it unites us all as missionaries to help build the Body of Christ through a shared mission of hope, goodness and compassion.