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Our Church in the World. February 26, 2019

Vatican summit: Silence, denial are unacceptable, archbishop says

By Catholic News Service

Vatican summit designed to produce a greater awareness of the global reality of the abuse problem and the serious responsibility of every bishop to address it should lead to action around the world.

Our Church in the World. February 26, 2019

Nuns hope more women at summit sets standard for future Vatican meetings

By Catholic News Service

The Catholic sisters who took part in Pope Francis’ summit on clergy sexual abuse say they hope the presence of a dozen women at the gathering sets a standard for a growing presence of women at Vatican meetings of bishops.

Our Church in the World. February 25, 2019

After the Vatican’s summit on abuse, the stakes are clear

By Catholic News Service

The long-awaited “Meeting on the Protection of Minors in the Church,” nicknamed the abuse summit, was an extraordinary and historic gathering that surpassed many expectations while perhaps disappointing others.

Our Church in the World. February 24, 2019

Summit emphasizes global nature of abuse crisis, need to put victims first

By Catholic News Service

Speaking to the public, including dozens of abuse survivors, after his midday recitation of the Angelus Feb. 24, the pope promised measures to ensure children would be safe in the church and that the crime of abuse would stop.

Our Church in the World. February 23, 2019

Pope, bishops look at what they have done, failed to do to prevent abuse

By Catholic News Service

After three days of meetings, nine major speeches and heartbreaking testimony from survivors of clerical sexual abuse, participants at the Vatican summit on child protection and the abuse crisis gathered in the Apostolic Palace Feb. 23 for a penitential liturgy.

Our Church in the World. February 23, 2019

Lack of transparency harms church, justice, victims, cardinal say

By Catholic News Service

Transparent, reliable and respectful administration is critical for counteracting sinful behavior within the Catholic Church, said German Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich and Freising.

Our Church in the World. February 23, 2019

Church credibility ruined by silent hypocrisy, sister tells summit

By Catholic News Service

Sister Openibo told the gathering that clerical sexual abuse “has reduced the credibility of the church when transparency should the hallmark of mission as followers of Jesus Christ.”

Our Church in the World. February 22, 2019

Vatican official urges reconsidering ‘pontifical secret’ in abuse cases

By Catholic News Service

Linda Ghisoni, canon lawyer and Vatican official, said the church should re-examine how the “pontifical secret” is applied in clerical sex abuse cases.

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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
To me being engaged in the life of the church mean To me being engaged in the life of the church means telling the stories of the faithful people of our diocese living out Gospel values. For more than 35 years I’ve had the privilege of documenting the life of our diocese in stories and photos. It’s my way of evangelizing and I’ve met so many wonderful people along the way! It’s truly a dream job!  #engagingthelaity #laity #catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicproudstcloud #allthingsnew
In a word it means “everything.” When the prie In a word it means “everything.” When the priest says at the end of Mass, “Go in peace glorifying God with your life,” we receive a command to enter into the sacred and saving work of the kingdom, wherever we find it, for the glory of our God who loves us! — Darby Bradley, St. Edward Parish, Henning, Disciples of the Mission ACC #engagingthelaity #laity #catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicproudstcloud #allthingsnew
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