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Festival of Forgiveness – Parishes hosting sacrament of reconciliation
Festival of Forgiveness – Bulletin Insert #1
In his proclamation of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis described mercy as “the very foundation of the Church’s life.” We are all sinners […]
Festival of Forgiveness – Bulletin Insert #2 (Year A Scrutinies)
March 4, 2016 In his proclamation of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis described mercy as “the very foundation of the Church’s life.” We […]
Shrine profile: The St. Cloud Shrine
Pope Francis declared an Extraordinary Year of Mercy beginning Dec. 8, 2015 and ending Nov. 20, 2016. Bishop Donald Kettler has designated several shrines and churches […]
Indulgences: God’s love overflowing
By Timothy Johnston Pope Francis has called the church to celebrate an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy and to reflect on God’s abundant mercy and love for […]
Comfort the Sorrowful: Couples’ grief deepens compassion for others experiencing loss
Jim Wenner is well trained in the funeral home business. For more than 150 years, his family has owned and operated funeral homes in the Cold […]
Comedian, cardinal, inmate present Pope Francis book on mercy
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Arms flailing, the exuberant and perhaps hyperactive Italian actor and comedian Roberto Benigni described Pope Francis as a masterful minister of God’s […]
Church’s credibility found in showing mercy, pope says in new book
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Being ministers of God’s mercy, church members overcome “prejudice and rigidity,” taking risks like Jesus did in order to heal and to […]