From the beginning of his pontificate 10 years ago, Pope Francis set out to reform the structure and attitudes of the Roman Curia and knew he also had to reform the Vatican’s financial system and stewardship of resources.
Pope’s anniversary sees Curia reform complete, financial reform ongoing
Catholic school educators set example for students with day of service
About 125 Catholic Community Schools educators participated in the Dec. 2 event, which included 14 different projects at sites around the St. Cloud area.
Speaker urges NCCW members to be shepherds, help others their find way
Nearly 500 people attended the opening session of the National Council of Catholic Women’s convention in Minneapolis which had as its theme “Wide Open Hearts: Abiding in Faith, Hope and Love.”
Greg Erlandson: Bridging divides shoulder to shoulder
“I wonder if the Church can play a mediating role in the midst of our division. It can provide a meeting ground where Catholics and others who identify with either party can meet the other.”
Indiana seminarians chop wood to help rural neighbors stay warm
The seminarians gain all things that will serve them well when they begin service as priests in their home dioceses.
In-person assembly enables Vincentians to reconnect with society’s values
Some 60 local members, known as Vincentians, joined more than 600 others from across the nation for the assembly in downtown Houston Aug. 25 to 29.
Greatness is measured by service, pope says
“If you want to be first, you need to stand in line, be last and serve everyone,” the pope said.
Permanent deacons are reminder of the power of service, pope says
A permanent deacon whose ministry is focused on service to the poor and hurting is an antidote to clericalism within the church because it illustrates that “to love is to serve and to serve is to reign,” Pope Francis said.