Needed: ‘A lot of prayers’

Needed: ‘A lot of prayers’

Even after the initial death toll was cut by more than half, the human and material devastation of a string of tornadoes that buffeted areas of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City May 19-20 was incalculable.

Impact of redefining marriage to be felt for years to come

Impact of redefining marriage to be felt for years to come

The impact on both religious liberty and family law will be felt for years to come in the aftermath of the Legislature’s passage of a law redefining marriage in the state of Minnesota, according to the executive director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference.

Group offers faith, fellowship to intellectually disabled

Group offers faith, fellowship to intellectually disabled

When asked recently if we can become disciples through the Holy Spirit, Kathleen Sweeney had an answer right away: “Just say yes!”

Three teachers retire after more than 40 years of service

Three teachers retire after more than 40 years of service

Teachers are collectors — always on the lookout for supplies and resources. As time passes, their collection grows with the thought “maybe I’ll use that next year.”

Researchers’ embryonic stem-cell advance decried as morally troubling

Researchers’ embryonic stem-cell advance decried as morally troubling

“Creating new human lives in the laboratory solely to destroy them is an abuse denounced even by many who do not share the Catholic Church’s convictions on human life.”


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Know a good Catholic boss?

Know a good Catholic boss?

Nominations open for 2013 Leading With Faith awards

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While passing through, don’t forget to stop and visit

While passing through, don’t forget to stop and visit

Discovering his mother’s grave was not as simple a task as my friend had imagined. Finally, we headed to the cemetery office to expedite the search. The office building was rather imposing, befitting the reputation of Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale, Calif.

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Memorial Day Masses honor soldiers, pioneer priests

Memorial Day Masses honor soldiers, pioneer priests

The following cemeteries in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis will have extended hours throughout the Memorial Day weekend: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 25; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 26; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, May 27.

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Pioneer priests honored with new grave markers

Pioneer priests honored with new grave markers

Phil Jungwirth has been visiting his uncle’s grave in Calvary Cemetery in St. Paul regularly throughout his life.

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Vermont called ‘death state’ with doctor-assisted suicide

Vermont called ‘death state’ with doctor-assisted suicide

Now that Vermont allows “doctor-prescribed suicide,” the “magnificent landscape of this state, which echoes life from its majestic mountains to its powerful waterways, no longer is reflected in the laws which govern the Green Mountain State,” said the head of the statewide Diocese of Burlington.

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Freedom Forum is June 22 in Mendota

Freedom Forum is June 22 in Mendota

A Freedom Forum addressing contemporary threats to religious freedom and the rights and responsibilities of Catholics will be held from 8 a.m. to noon June 22 at St. Peter in Mendota.

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Honored for hope

Honored for hope

Relevant Radio’s Christ Brings Hope Banquet

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Quotes from this weeks newsmakers – May 23, 2013

Quotes from this weeks newsmakers – May 23, 2013

“We want to put the missionary Gospel in the pockets of every young person around the world.”
— Oblate Father Andrew Small, national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States, speaking May 17 to Pope Francis about the society’s new Missio app that offers news and information in English and several other languages

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150 graduate from Catechetical Institute

150 graduate from Catechetical Institute

Also,
– The Archbishop Harry J. Flynn ­Catechetical Institute held its ­graduation ceremony last week at the St. Paul Seminary Chapel
– Last chance to complete capital campaign feasibility study
– MN Twins to host altar server appreciation

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Benedictines’ sacred music CD produced with the help of angels

Benedictines’ sacred music CD produced with the help of angels

Some would say that the sisters of the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles sound like angels when they sing.

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Widow’s day of reflection set for June 29

Widow’s day of reflection set for June 29

The third annual Widow’s Day of Reflection: Hope Rekindled will be held June 29 at Our Lady of Grace in Edina.

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At Pentecost vigil, pope shares personal stories of his faith

At Pentecost vigil, pope shares personal stories of his faith

With humor and passion, Pope Francis shared highlights of his personal faith journey and explained some key points of his teaching to an enthusiastic crowd of representatives from Catholic lay move­ments.

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Inspirational teen succumbs to cancer

Inspirational teen succumbs to cancer

Zach Sobiech of St. Michael in Stillwater, who inspired thousands of people around the country and the world during his battle with cancer, and with the music he wrote and recorded during his fight, died at 6:30 a.m. May 20, surrounded by his family and girlfriend Amy Adamle. He was 18.

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