Franciscan Sister Carol Schmit was elected as the 21st community minister and president of the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls during the Delegate Assembly held in Little Falls Feb. 27 to March 2.
Franciscan sisters announce new leadership team
Bishop Kettler discusses diocese’s plan to file for reorganization
Bishop Donald Kettler met Feb. 28 in Albany with pastors and parish representatives from all 131 parishes in the Diocese of St. Cloud to inform them of the diocese’s plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, although no filing date has been set. He said the decision followed much prayer and discussion over the last 21 months, including ongoing consultation with attorneys for the diocese and for victims/survivors.
By the numbers: The Diocese of St. Cloud, 1950 to present
The Visitor has compiled current and historical data to help paint a picture of the changes the diocese has experienced over the last few decades.
Diocese welcomes those who seek to join the church this Easter
Each year as Lent begins, Bishop Donald Kettler gathers to celebrate the Rite of Election with catechumens, those who are preparing to receive the sacraments of initiation — baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist — at the Easter Vigil.
Workshop looks at Catholic parishes of 21st century
More than 100 people attended a workshop at St. John’s University in Collegeville Feb. 9 presented by Charles Zech, an economics and research professor emeritus at Villanova University in Pennsylvania.
Florida school shooting an act of ‘horrifying evil,’ says Miami archbishop
Miami Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski urged community members to come together “to support one another in this time of grief” after a shooting rampage Feb. 14 at a Broward County high school left at least 17 people dead.
Festival of Forgiveness strives to open hearts to healing
For the third consecutive year, the Diocese of St. Cloud will celebrate a “Festival of Forgiveness” at various locations across the diocese giving thousands of people the opportunity to receive the sacrament of reconciliation.
A pillow and a prayer: Clear Lake parish ‘fosters’ spirit of service, provides needs for foster families
When Peggy Berger heard about the work of The Compassion Connection in Becker, a resource for those in need in the community with a specialized focus on foster/adoptive families, she thought it would be a great opportunity to engage the youth in her parish in the spirit of service.