Pope Francis declared an Extraordinary Year of Mercy, beginning Dec. 8, 2015, and ending Nov. 20, 2016. Bishop Donald Kettler has designated places of pilgrimage and […]
Shrine profile – Assumption Chapel
Social ministry teams combat food insecurity
Just after her husband, Brian, passed away unexpectedly, Sheri Renner was asked to get involved with the social ministry team at her parish, St. Louis Bertrand […]
Festival of Forgiveness called a ‘smashing success’
For the last few years, Pope Francis has celebrated “24 hours for the Lord,” a penitential celebration at St. Peter’s Basilica. The event includes several hours […]
Philippine nun: DiCaprio’s speech reflects churches’ concern on resources
MANILA, Philippines (CNS) — “Be like Leonardo DiCaprio.” Ucanews.com reported that was the call of Sister Aloha Vergara of the Handmaids of the House of God, […]
For ‘Mercy Friday’ initiative, pope visits young addicts at rehab center
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In the second of his “Mercy Friday” gestures, Pope Francis spent two hours with a group of young adults at a Catholic-run […]
Feed the Hungry and Give Drink to the Thirsty
Online Lesson: These online lessons may be used: • by individuals anytime, anywhere. • in group settings — families, faith sharing groups, faith formation programs, and […]
How does mercy apply to public policy in the Year of Mercy?
By Maria Wiering For The Visitor As the public policy voice of the state’s Catholic bishops, the Minnesota Catholic Conference is also working on broader issues […]
Let the healing begin
Priests all over the Diocese of St. Cloud are preparing for the Festival of Forgiveness March 4. The sacrament of reconciliation will be available at designated […]