The event at the St. Paul RiverCentre and State Capitol drew more than 1,000 Catholics from around the state for a day of prayer, education and advocacy on issues important to the Church. It was sponsored by the Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of the Church in Minnesota.
More than 1,000 Minnesota Catholics bring voices to State Capitol
Tea party invites young women to be ‘Transformed’
Three women from multiple parishes in the diocese are coming together to offer a tea party for young women with discussions on topics such as chastity and/or preparing for the vocation of marriage.
McCarrick removed from the priesthood after being found guilty of abuse
The Vatican announced the decision Feb. 16, saying, Theodore E. McCarrick, was found guilty of “solicitation in the sacrament of confession and sins against the Sixth Commandment with minors and with adults, with the aggravating factor of the abuse of power.”
Catholic bishops, groups speak against president’s national emergency
Hard-fought legislation that gives President Donald Trump 55 additional miles of barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border, well short of what he requested, was on its way to his desk Feb. 15, 2019, after the House and Senate both passed the measure late Feb. 14.
Local Benedictine sister, fellow volunteer witness ‘humanitarian crisis’ at border
Benedictine Sister Janine Mettling and Stephanie Hart traveled to McAllen, Texas, Jan. 22-Feb. 6 to assist at the Catholic Charities-run Humanitarian Respite Center.
Seminary is ‘seedbed’ for Mayhew Lake student
Seminarian Thomas Skaja is grateful for the support from the Bishop’s Annual Appeal and for all of the donations received for priestly vocations and other ministries in the Diocese of St. Cloud.
Married missionaries: A story of true love, for God and each other
Like any good love story, Andrew and Katie Hellmann’s tale has interesting twists and turns. Today, the couple serve together on college campuses through an outreach group called FOCUS, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students.
Upsala couple strives to keep God at center of marriage, family
The Bishop’s Annual Appeal supports ministries that promote the Church’s teachings on marriage, family and the dignity of all life.