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Our Church in the World. August 31, 2016

Pope establishes new office for promoting integral human development

By Catholic News Service

To promote Catholic social teaching and ensure appropriate assistance to vulnerable people — especially victims of war, refugees and the sick — Pope Francis has established a new office combing the responsibilities of four pontifical councils.

Faith in the Public Arena. July 21, 2016

Debt, sustainability and solidarity

By The Visitor

Integral ecology is an ethic that respects both persons and the environment and does justice to both.

Our Church in the World. April 11, 2016

Climate change action is not about taking jobs away, cardinal says

By Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ call to action on climate change does not want to ruin any business, provoking job losses, but seeks to point […]

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Obispos y legisladores de EEUU rezan por el Papa León tras su diagnóstico de cáncer

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Líderes católicos y evangélicos lanzan un llamado conjunto a una reforma migratoria compasiva

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Since his retirement from the @diocesestcloud in 2 Since his retirement from the @diocesestcloud in 2023, Bishop Kettler spends most Tuesday and Friday mornings volunteering at the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House in Sioux Falls. Read the story at the link on our bio! #service
The @saintjohnsprep community gathered Oct. 8 to c The @saintjohnsprep community gathered Oct. 8 to celebrate the blessing of the newly restored Ford-McCormick Field, formerly Lake Sagatagan Field. The school’s pep band played as students made their way from the school to the field, where Chaplain Benedictine Father Edward Vebelun led the blessing. Captains of the girls’ and boys’ soccer teams sprinkled the field with holy water before joining Head of School Jon McGee for the ribbon cutting. #highschoolsoccer #blessing
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Since this ministry began, at least 16 groups and countless individuals have participated and contributed to making rosaries. Read more at the link in our bio! #worldmissionrosary #missionmonth
Happy feast of St. Francis! The @franciscansisters Happy feast of St. Francis! The @franciscansisterslf_mn celebrated the life and legacy of their patron, St. Francis of Assisi, Oct. 4 by hosting a Blessing of the Animals. @bishoppatricknearycsc joined them for a special Mass and lunch before the blessing, which is held annually to honor Francis, the patron saint of animals and all creation. The outdoor event, held on the front lawn of the motherhouse, welcomed several dogs, a few cats and one turtle for an individual blessing during the service. #stfrancisofassisi #careforcreation
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