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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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Catholics told they must be ‘fearless leaders’
In dealing with several serious issues confronting the church and society today, “the only question is how you respond, not whether you should,” said Helen Alvare at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, held May 9 in Washington.
News briefs – May 23, 2013
– Audit shows number of abuse allegations in Church dropped in 2012
– Embryonic stem-cell advance decried
Gosnell’s conviction shows ‘ugliness of abortion,’ archbishop says
“Gosnell is not an exception. Others just like him run abortion mills throughout our country.”
Parish assessments help to fund ministries in local Church
While funds from the Catholic Services Appeal help to fund ministries in the archdiocese ranging from Catholic schools and Catholic Charities to seminarian education and youth programs, the CSA isn’t the only source of financial support for essential programs in the local Church.
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