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Nation/World. October 6, 2020

ENCORE: Is 2020 the year that gets young people to polls in bigger numbers?

By Catholic News Service

The United States has the lowest voter turnout of youth in the world.

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@collegevillemn has provided prayer and reflection @collegevillemn has provided prayer and reflection for this #Lenten season using illuminations from @saintjohnsbible. This week, Holy Cross Sister Carmel Posa, adjunct professor of theology, invites us to contemplate our participation in the Transfigured Christ. Watch the video at the link in our bio. #Lent #Lent2025 #catholic #catholicprayer #catholiclife #catholicfaith
Hannah and Philip Shefveland's #faith, nourished b Hannah and Philip Shefveland's #faith, nourished by the sacraments, brought them together and continues to be their foundation — at home, work and in the community. Read their story at the link in our bio. #sacraments #sacramentallife @scsunewman @sacredheartsaukrapids @holyspiritstcloud
Bishop Patrick Neary celebrated the Rite of Electi Bishop Patrick Neary celebrated the Rite of Election March 9 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud with catechumens from around the diocese. Catechumens are those who are preparing to receive the sacraments of initiation — baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist — at the Easter Vigil. The Rite of Election is celebrated during Lent as part of the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. Thirty-two catechumens from 13 ACCs attended. (Photos by Kimm Anderson) #ocia #lent #sacramentsofinitiation #catholic #catholicchurch #catholiclife #catholicfaith
Zach Hill turned to God when things were going bad Zach Hill turned to God when things were going badly at work. After that prayer, he was moved to return to church. He was recently confirmed and he and his wife Rebecca convalidated their marriage. Read the story at the link in our bio. #catholic #confirmation #convalidation #catholicfaith #catholiclife #OCIA
Confirmation students and their sponsors from St. Confirmation students and their sponsors from St. John’s Church in Foley and St. Patrick’s Church in Minden Township pilgrimaged together visiting diocesan holy sites March 2. Read the story at the link in our bio. We caught up with them at @stbensisters and Saint Mary’s Cathedral. #jubileepassport #jubilee2025 #roadtrip #confirmation
The Holy See Press Office announced Feb. 24 that t The Holy See Press Office announced Feb. 24 that the rosary will be prayed nightly in St. Peter's Square at 9 p.m. (2 p.m. Central Time) for the health of the Holy Father. For more on how to pray the rosary, visit the link in our bio. #popefrancis #cardinals #pope #rosary #praytherosary
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