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Our Church in the World. June 26, 2019

U.S. bishops join pope reacting to photos of drowned migrant father, child

By Catholic News Service

“This image cries to heaven for justice. This image silences politics. Who can look on this picture and not see the results of the failures of all of us to find a humane and just solution to the immigration crisis?” the bishops said in a June 26 statement.

Our Church in the World. June 10, 2019

Nuncio discusses migration, religious freedom, faith in a changing society

By Catholic News Service

Pope Francis follows closely the news related to immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border, Archbishop Christophe Pierre said in May 30 interview in Pittsburgh.

Our Church in the World. June 7, 2019

CLINIC convening focuses on how to gain justice for immigrants, refugees

By Catholic News Service

Members of the Catholic Legal Immigration Network shared stories of success and heartache during their May 29-31 Convening 2019 in downtown Pittsburgh.

Around the Diocese. April 14, 2019

Legislative update: Break in session offers opportunity to meet with legislators

By The Central Minnesota Catholic

Right now, there are several bills about which you can send a message or call your legislator

Arts & Culture. April 14, 2019

Documentary examines human impact of deeply flawed immigration system

By Catholic News Service

The program takes an unflinching look at a Marine Corps veteran’s efforts to secure her husband’s legal return to the U.S.

Our Church in the World. April 5, 2019

Border crisis declarations mask misery of immigrants

By Catholic News Service

An estimated 100,000 apprehensions of immigrants by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents at the U.S.-Mexico border in March is the highest figure in one month in a decade.

Our Church in the World. February 22, 2019

Vatican official to meet in Texas with border bishops from U.S. and Mexico

By Catholic News Service

Border bishops from the U.S. and Mexico, along with representatives from various Catholic social justice groups, will gather in El Paso, Texas, Feb. 25-27 for an emergency meeting on recent immigration developments in the region.

Around the Diocese. Feature. February 9, 2019 1

Local Benedictine sister, fellow volunteer witness ‘humanitarian crisis’ at border

By The Central Minnesota Catholic

Benedictine Sister Janine Mettling and Stephanie Hart traveled to McAllen, Texas, Jan. 22-Feb. 6 to assist at the Catholic Charities-run Humanitarian Respite Center.

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Practica las ‘Bienaventuranzas del padre’

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Nathaniel Daubner and Joseph VanDenheuvel were ord Nathaniel Daubner and Joseph VanDenheuvel were ordained to the priesthood for the @diocesestcloud June 7 by @bishoppatricknearycsc, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. Starting July 1, Father Daubner will serve as the parochial vicar of the Northern Cross Area Catholic Community, which includes the parishes of Holy Cross, Butler; Sacred Heart, Dent; St. Henry, Perham; and St. Lawrence, Rush Lake. Father VanDenheuvel will serve the Centered on Christ Area Catholic Community, which includes  the parishes of St. Boniface, Cold Spring; St. James, Jacobs Prairie; Sts. Peter and Paul, Richmond; and Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Rockville
Even though religious sisters vow the three evange Even though religious sisters vow the three evangelical counsels of obedience, poverty, and celibacy, we are also laity in the Church who embrace a special role. As a Dominican Sister, I am called to preach the Gospel in word and deed. Ministry for me is a way of life and not just when I’m in church. — Dominican Sister Jeanne Wiest, Director of Worship, Diocese of St. Cloud @adrian_dominican_sisters #engagingthelaity #laity #catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicproudstcloud #allthingsnew
To me being engaged in the life of the church mean To me being engaged in the life of the church means telling the stories of the faithful people of our diocese living out Gospel values. For more than 35 years I’ve had the privilege of documenting the life of our diocese in stories and photos. It’s my way of evangelizing and I’ve met so many wonderful people along the way! It’s truly a dream job!  #engagingthelaity #laity #catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicproudstcloud #allthingsnew
In a word it means “everything.” When the prie In a word it means “everything.” When the priest says at the end of Mass, “Go in peace glorifying God with your life,” we receive a command to enter into the sacred and saving work of the kingdom, wherever we find it, for the glory of our God who loves us! — Darby Bradley, St. Edward Parish, Henning, Disciples of the Mission ACC #engagingthelaity #laity #catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicproudstcloud #allthingsnew
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