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Our Church in the World. December 11, 2024

US bishops join pope, other groups urging Biden to commute 40 death sentences

By OSV News

The U.S. bishops’ conference was among the groups that urged President Joe Biden on Dec. 9 to commute existing federal death sentences before President-elect Donald Trump, who has sought to expand the use of capital punishment, returns to the White House.

Through Another Lens. January 23, 2024

Five reasons why I’m still marching for life

By OSV News

While pro-lifers rightly view the landmark Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision as a significant judicial victory, attending the national March for Life is more important now than ever. Here are five reasons why.

Our Church in the World. May 1, 2023

Kansas enacts ‘born-alive’ bill after Legislature overrides governor’s veto

By OSV News

Lawmakers in the Kansas Legislature voted April 26 to override Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of a “born-alive infants protection act.”

Our Church in the World. April 16, 2023

Nation/World news briefs: April 17, 2023

By OSV News

In focus: Pope headed to Mongolia, water rule challenged, immigration bill raises religious liberty concerns

Our Church in the World. April 14, 2023

Florida lawmakers, DeSantis approve six-week abortion ban

By OSV News

Lawmakers in the state House approved the bill largely along party lines in a 70-40 vote.

Everyday Discipleship. April 6, 2023

Annual Good Friday nationwide prayer vigil for victims of abortion continues post-Roe, organizers say

By OSV News

The Chicago-based group is planning prayer vigils at nearly 100 abortion facilities in 29 states.

Our Church in the World. April 5, 2023

Voters give Wisconsin Supreme Court a liberal majority in election ahead of anticipated challenge to state abortion ban

By OSV News

Women Speak Out PAC, a partner of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, committed $2 million in opposition to Protasiewicz’s candidacy in the general election.

Our Church in the World. March 31, 2023

Arrests made for ‘unruly conduct’ at Virginia university that disrupted pro-life meeting, injured student leader

By OSV News

Two people were arrested March 29 after causing a disruption at a pro-life event on the Richmond campus of Virginia Commonwealth University.

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Español June 18, 2025

Presidente de la USCCB: Los obispos están con los inmigrantes ‘en esta difícil hora’

EspañolUncategorized June 11, 2025

Practica las ‘Bienaventuranzas del padre’

Español June 5, 2025

Más de 90.000 peregrinos veneran el cuerpo de Santa Teresa de Ávila

Español May 29, 2025

Recuerden la compasión de Cristo, muestren compasión a los demás, dice el Papa

Español May 21, 2025

Texto completo: Catequesis de la primera audiencia general del Papa León XIV

Español May 21, 2025

‘Peregrinos perpetuos’ recorren EEUU, inspirados por ‘el amor y la verdad’ para compartir el Evangelio

Español May 15, 2025

¿Quiénes son los Agustinos, la orden del Papa León XIV?

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Corpus Christi processions were held June 22 at St Corpus Christi processions were held June 22 at St. Anthony in St. Cloud, led by Father Derek Wiechmann and  St. Joseph in Waite Park led by Father Brady Keller. These processions coincide with the close of the National Eucharistic Revival, a three-year initiative launched in 2022 on the  Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, or Corpus Christi. The mission of the Revival was to renew the Church by enkindling a living relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. #catholicfaith #catholicsofinstagram #catholicchurch #eucharisticrevival #eucharist #CorpusChristi #procession
Five men were ordained to the permanent diaconate Five men were ordained to the permanent diaconate June 14, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, St. Cloud. One, a member of the @crosiers1210, was ordained a transitional deacon in his next step toward priesthood. Those ordained were: Randolph Lee Bayerl, Julio César Tena Sorio and Kenton Jay Yoder of St. Andrew Parish, Elk River; Peter Tran of Sts. Peter and Paul, Braham; Luke Waltman of Our Lady of Lourdes, Little Falls and Crosier Brother Kasereka Vivalya Salama. #permanentdeacons #deacons #ordination #ordinationday
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
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