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Young Ohio boy’s wish to meet Pope Francis comes true

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While many people hope to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis and greet him, 12-year-old Peter Lombardi got something even better than he imagined.

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The Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls and Francis The Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls and Franciscan Spiritual Connections teamed up with First Lutheran Church and First United Church in Little Falls for the 28th annual Blessing of the Animals Oct. 6. After songs, readings and prayer, there was an opportunity for individual blessings. #petblessing #feastofsaintfrancis #saints #catholiclife #catholic
Since Oct. 7 attacks and start of war, pope calls Since Oct. 7 attacks and start of war, pope calls Gaza every day, lifting up suffering community ~ read the story at the link in our bio and pray for peace. Pope Francis has called for a today to be a day of prayer and fasting for peace. #holyland #holylandconflict #peace #prayforpeace #dayofprayerandfasting #peaceintheholyland⁠
#paulsirbawoodcarving created this crosier, rich w #paulsirbawoodcarving created this crosier, rich with symbolism, for @bishoppatricknearycsc. Read more about it at the link in our bio. #crosier #bishop #wood #woodcarving #catholic #catholicbishops
Last year, St. Michael in Buckman changed the Thur Last year, St. Michael in Buckman changed the Thursday morning Mass from 8 a.m. to 7 a.m. so students could attend before school. The results have been amazing. Read more here: https://thecentralminnesotacatholic.org/early-morning-mass-engages-high-school-students-in-their-faith/ #mass #youthministry #highschoolstudents #dailymass
St. Mary’s in Breckenridge celebrated the grand St. Mary’s in Breckenridge celebrated the grand opening of a new school and parish social hall Sept. 25. Bishop Patrick Neary celebrated the Mass and then cut the ribbon to officially open the building. This project, which has been in the works for about 10 years, connects the church and school with a social hall between. It includes classrooms for Pre-K to 8th grade and religious education, a music room, media center, chapel, a gym, a kitchen and cafeteria and offices for the school and church. St. Mary’s School currently serves nearly 175 students including Pre-K.
Pope Francis’ prayer intention is featured on pa Pope Francis’ prayer intention is featured on page 6 of the #september issue of the print magazine. Watch for a new intention each month. #prayer #pray #prayerintentions #praywithpopefrancis #pope #popefrancis #catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith
In their reflection, the bishops called for a more In their reflection, the bishops called for a more just economy that honors the human dignity of all who labor, including those who have newly arrived in this country, as well as those whose families have been here for generations. The bishops also addressed affronts to the dignity of children, who have been identified by some as supplemental sources of labor amid widespread worker shortages. Read the whole statement at the link in our bio. @USCCB #LaborDay #workers #rightsofworkers #dignityofworkers #work #bishops #laborers #catholicsocialteaching #catholic #catholiclife
The above quote is from this year’s statement on The above quote is from this year’s statement on the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation from the @USCCB. Inspired by this year’s theme of “Hope and Act with Creation,” and drawing on the National Eucharistic Revival’s Year of Mission, the bishops reflect: “A true Eucharistic experience will also recommit us to the task to protect creation, ‘one that is eminently theological, for it is the point where the mystery of man and the mystery of God intersect.’ The care for creation is constitutive of the Christian life.” Read the bishops' statement at the link in our bio. #careforcreation #creation #popefrancis #LaudatoSi #catholiclife #eucharisticrevival #catholic @catholic.climate.covenant⁠
ICYMI: Here’s a nice overview of the recent Rura ICYMI: Here’s a nice overview of the recent Rural Life Celebration held Aug. 18 at the Nathan and Samantha Middendorf Farm in Long Prairie. The event included the presentation of the Rural Business Award and the Catholic Century Farm Awards, as well as an outdoor Mass, an authentic Mexican meal and activities for all ages. For more photos, see our website. Drone footage courtesy of Matt Zinter. #catholicproudstcloud #catholicsofinstagram #catholicchurch #catholiclife #socialconcerns #catholicrurallife #catholicfarms #farms #rurallife
Bless our #catholicstudents and all students as th Bless our #catholicstudents and all students as they return to the classroom. Here’s to another great year of learning and fun! #backtoschool #catholiceducators #catholicschools #catholiceducation #catholiclife #catholicproudstcloud
Bless our #catholicschoolteachers and all teachers Bless our #catholicschoolteachers and all teachers as they begin another year of forming their students to be #missionarydisciples. Here’s to another great year of learning and fun! #backtoschool #catholiceducators #catholicschools #catholiceducation #catholiclife #catholicproudstcloud
As the new year begins, the Diocesan Youth Council As the new year begins, the Diocesan Youth Council invites teens in the diocese to participate in some of their upcoming activities. Mark your calendars for the Middle school youth day, the high school youth day and Castaway! #youthministry #catholiclife #catholicsofinstagram #youth
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