Around 40 youth from around the diocese gathered for a three-day overnight discernment retreat from Monday, June 19 to Wednesday, June 21 at St. Mary’s Church in Milaca.
Youth gather for discernment retreat in Milaca
Educational diversity, Eucharistic devotion are strong features of 2023 class of new priests, report says
Ahead of the 60th annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations April 30, a newly released report shows what one researcher called greater “consistency of age,” more diverse educational backgrounds and a commitment to Eucharistic adoration among men preparing for priestly ordination.
Photos: Bishop Neary blesses holy oils at Chrism Mass
Bishop Patrick Neary and the priests, deacons and faithful of the diocese gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud March 30 for the annual Chrism Mass.
Religious workers in Cameroon freed after more than a month
In late October, less than a week after video showing kidnapped church workers in Cameroon pleading for help, they have been freed.
Study of priests shows distrust of bishops, fear of false abuse accusations
The study, unveiled at The Catholic University of America in Washington, documents the environment between priests and their bishops in light of the “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” instituted in 2002 by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
$5 million grant will help fund Mundelein seminary education initiative
The initiative will involve a broad coalition of Catholic seminaries, including St. Paul Seminary in Minnesota.
Cologne Catholics who answer survey demand curbs on leaders’ power
Answering questions on a survey for the 2023 Synod of Bishops on synodality, a small number of archdiocesan Catholics called for the resignation of Cardinal Woelki, who has come under criticism for his handling of abuse.
Top Vatican officials invite priests to help contribute to synodal process
They listed a number of fears that priests may be experiencing in light of the call for helping make sure the process is fruitful.