Andrea Tiebel credits her daughter for bringing her faith full circle.
Inspired by her daughter’s pursuit of faith, St. Joseph woman prepares to enter the Church
Vatican official insists religious services are ‘essential services’
The ability to practice the faith is “the highest of essential services,” Archbishop Gallagher said in Feb. 23, 2021, remarks touching on the COVID-19 pandemic at a session of the U.N. Human Rights Council.
Bishop Kettler: ‘Gifts offered by human hands’
People’s generosity — ‘Gifts offered by human hands’ — makes possible the work of appeal ministries.
In-person gatherings can resume Jan. 31, Bishop Kettler says in letter to pastors
This includes faith formation and sacramental preparation gatherings, youth gatherings, board and council meetings and organizational meetings.
Prohibition on in-person gatherings in parishes extended to Feb. 1
Bishop Donald Kettler is continuing the suspension of in-person social activities and other gatherings in parishes until at least Feb. 1, he notified pastors in a letter Dec. 18.
Pandemic seen as chance for church ‘to innovate’ ways to engage young adults
There was a recurring theme during a Dec. 7-11 young adult ministry conference: Zoom encounters were adequate in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, but they quickly became a poor substitute for in-person ministry and worship.
Bishop’s Annual Appeal 2020 update: ‘Transformed by faith, sent in service to all’
Thanks to generous donors, the Bishop’s Annual Appeal is nearing its goal and making a difference in the lives of Catholics across the diocese.
New resource ‘Becoming Eucharist’ encourages mealtime conversations
A new tool is available for home use around meals to encourage conversations about faith.