“The synod is meant to help people be their best self, to help us be a community better together, to help us listen to one another.”
The synod process: What it means for you, our diocese and the global Church
Pope encourages young people to be the critical conscience of society
“Be the critical conscience of society. Don’t be afraid to criticize. We need your criticism,” Pope Francis said during Mass on the feast of Christ the King Nov. 21 in St. Peter’s Basilica, where he directed much of his homily to the world’s young people.
Bishops approve plans for three-year National Eucharistic Revival
The revival will officially start on the feast of Corpus Christi June 19, 2022, with a diocesan focus that will include eucharistic processions and other events of adoration and prayer around the country.
Communion statement aims to ‘retrieve and revive’ understanding
The document explains the importance of Communion, often calling it a gift, and uses references from Scripture, prayers of the Church and Second Vatican Council documents to back this up. It also explains, citing words of the saints, how Communion is not just a symbol but the real presence of Christ.
Photos: Deacon Vincent Charles ordained in Isanti
Among his family and friends, Vincent Charles was ordained a permanent deacon Nov. 13 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Isanti by Bishop Donald Kettler. “I’m just so […]
USCCB novena prays for religious liberty ahead of Christ the King feast
The U.S. bishops have urged Catholics to pray a novena for religious liberty in the nine days leading up to the feast of Christ the King on the last Sunday of Ordinary Time, which this year is Nov. 21.
Father Doug Liebsch: A message for National Vocation Awareness Week
“We are called to see where Christ’s hand might be pointing and to reach out and point in a similar manner.”
Poor Clare Sisters elect new abbess, councilors
The sisters at St. Clare’s Monastery in Sauk Rapids selected Franciscan Sister Mary Matthew Tomsyck as their new abbess for a six-year term.