Having come to know Jesus through the Scriptures and in the Eucharist, Catholics are called to share with others the hope and joy that come from faith and that endure even when life gets difficult, Pope Francis said.
World Mission Sunday
How can we respond to the Gospel call to serve our neighbor?
The more we come to know Christ, the more we recognize that all we are, all we have and all we will be is purely a gift from God. Our response to this generosity, as we follow in Christ’s footsteps, is to give freely and generously to others.
Pope’s anniversary sees Curia reform complete, financial reform ongoing
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.
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.