Father LeRoy Scheierl welcomed participants from the Summer Rural Immersion Experience Program, coordinated by Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary, at one of the annual novena Masses at Assumption (Grasshopper) Chapel June 5. Before the Rosary and Mass began, Father Scheierl shared his experience working as a priest in Central Minnesota for 35 years.
The people with the strongest convictions didn’t think twice about taking risks. They, like Karen and Tully Wyatt, were compelled by an undeniable drive.
People from around the diocese gathered at St. Nicholas Parish in Belle River Aug. 20 for the annual Diocesan Rural life Celebration.
The Catholic Charities Social Concerns office has extended the deadline for accepting applications for the Catholic Century Farm Awards to July 8.
“The work of these and other family farmers to put food on our tables is more than a job, it’s a vocation.”
Sharing a faith and working together on a farm unite two families near Hancock, Minnesota.
While farmers are grateful to live in the country, “most are hurt badly by lower prices and the chaos in the processing and delivery of their particular products,” said Joe Borgerding, a member of St. Peter and Paul Parish in Elrosa for 64 years.
Randy and Amanda Hartung are the hosts of this year’s event. Mass begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by guest speaker Joe Gill, Catholic Century Farm Awards, lunch and entertainment by the Slew Foot Family Band.
