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.
Florida school shooting an act of ‘horrifying evil,’ says Miami archbishop
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.
Lent: A good time to hit our spiritual ‘reset’ button
The 40 days of Lent are a time for us to refocus on “getting right” with God and others, and to convert our hearts and minds to better reflect the love of Christ.
2018 Rice Bowl: ‘Who is my neighbor?’ Called to be companions on the journey
This year’s Rice Bowl program has taken on a special theme, following the two-year “Share the Journey” campaign kicked off by Pope Francis last September. As part of this ongoing effort of the universal church, Rice Bowl, too, is focusing on ways in which we share the journey of those in need, particularly migrants and refugees.
‘Here’s your place’ – Zimmerman parish welcomes deaf at monthly Mass
On the second Saturday of each month, Father Kevin Anderson, pastor of Christ Our Light parishes in Princeton and Zimmerman, makes the regular Mass inclusive as a bilingual Mass for the deaf.
Economist to discuss challenges, opportunities for today’s parishes
A professor from Villanova University, Charles Zech, will lead a seminar that is particularly timely as discussions regarding a new pastoral plan are underway across the Diocese of St. Cloud.
Thousands of youth gather to rally, pray before March for Life
The Capital One Arena in Washington, which typically hosts professional basketball and hockey games and sold-out concerts, was filled with thousands of youth from around the country who gathered there Jan. 19 to stand up for life.