The book, “By His Mercy 2: Living All In,” is an extension of the first book, “By His Mercy,” which was published in late 2018. Both books were coordinated by Tricia Walz, who lives in St. Cloud and attends St. Mary’s Cathedral.
Second book by local authors benefits vocations
Planned Parenthood says it expects to withdraw from Title X
Attorneys for the Planned Parenthood Federation of Americaa told the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in an Aug. 14 letter that the organization would have to withdraw from the federal Title X program by the close of business Aug. 19 “absent emergency judicial relief.”
Brooten area parishes welcome migrants, families with open arms
Parishioners of St. Donatus in Brooten and neighboring parishes welcome the migrant families and work to strengthen Hispanic/ Latino ministry in the area year-round.
Dirt therapy — Farming in Minnesota
One challenge in farming is fighting depression. Mental health resources are available.
Pope Francis joins prayers for victims of bloody weekend in U.S.
Pope Francis joined Catholic Church leaders expressing sorrow after back-to-back mass shootings in the United States left at least 29 dead and dozens injured in Texas and Ohio on Aug. 3 and 4.
Agencies ‘appalled’ by reports U.S. could end refugee admissions
Catholic and other faith-based groups said July 19 they are “appalled” by reports officials in the Trump administration are considering “zeroing out” the number of refugees accepted by the United States.
‘We need a habitat on the moon,’ says former NASA flight director
Gene Kranz, who directed the Gemini and Apollo programs for NASA, says he was taught and mentored by men and women religious throughout his education. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus Father Roach Council No. 3217.
Emmaus Institute for Ministry Formation will strengthen faith leaders
The diocese is launching a new lay leadership formation institute and Hispanic diaconate program in collaboration with St. John’s School of Theology and Seminary.