“We are called to see where Christ’s hand might be pointing and to reach out and point in a similar manner.”
Father Doug Liebsch: A message for National Vocation Awareness Week
A day in the life of seminarian Toby Ellis
Toby Ellis, a third-year seminarian, discusses his daily life — classes, friends, formation process — at St. John Vianney College Seminary in St. Paul.
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.
Vincent Charles to be ordained deacon Nov. 13 in Isanti
Vincent Charles, to be ordained Nov. 13 as a permanent deacon in Isanti, believes God sparked his interest in becoming a deacon through his involvement in various parish ministries.
Jesús Hernández: ‘Serve me with your life’
“My dream when I become a deacon is to be a bridge between God and those who are without knowing him or far away.”
Kristi Bivens: ‘That every person may find their call’
“When I pray for vocations, I pray for the needs of the Church, but also, I pray that every person may find their call.”
Benedictine Sister Laura Suhr: A call to love many
“As I continue my discernment journey toward final profession, learning and growing in my understanding of the Benedictine way of life, I continue to have a sense of peace and joy in living my life in this way.”
Bishops’ focus on Communion crisis highlights bigger issue, theologians say
One Catholic theologian said the current discussion about Communion is one that could provide a way for Catholics to renew their understanding of the sacrament not just to benefit their own faith — but to help the Church community at large.