Articles By: Archbishop John C. Nienstedt

The effect of redefining marriage

The effect of redefining marriage

We must vow to continue to work to strengthen marriage and defend it against all forms of its weakening, for the good of all society

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Helping youth to know Christ, know their faith

Helping youth to know Christ, know their faith

Matthew Kelly states that within eight years after their confirmation, 85 percent of our Catholic young people have given up the practice of their faith

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Celebrate your love for Mary during month of May

Celebrate your love for Mary during month of May

The month of May has, since my youth, been associated in my mind with devotion to Mary, Mother of Jesus and Mother of the Church. And Mary always brings hope, warmth and joy.

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Ministry supports those with same-sex attraction

Ministry supports those with same-sex attraction

Faith in Action follows Church’s teachings on human sexuality

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Church has right, duty to offer witness in public square

Church has right, duty to offer witness in public square

The Church must be free to fulfill its mission without sacrificing its fundamental teachings or moral principles

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Humility and courage connect Pope Francis, Benedict XVI

Humility and courage connect Pope Francis, Benedict XVI

Archbishop Nienstedt reflects on papal transition

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Collection offers hope to Holy Land

Collection offers hope to Holy Land

The Good Friday collection provides much-needed financial assistance

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2012 Annual Report – Letter from Archbishop John Nienstedt

2012 Annual Report – Letter from Archbishop John Nienstedt

The Catholics of this local Church are generous with their time, talent and treasure, and your giving spirit makes possible the many faith-filled good works carried out across our archdiocese. This sense of stewardship shines again in the annual financial summary report for the archdiocese, which I am pleased to present to you.

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Why priests are happy

Why priests are happy

For all the expectations placed upon them, priests today are experiencing surprisingly low levels of burnout and high levels of satisfaction with their lives

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Special message from Archbishop Nienstedt

Special message from Archbishop Nienstedt

Archbishop Nienstedt on Pope Benedict’s resignation

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Penance, conversion are key to Lent

Penance, conversion are key to Lent

I heartily recommend each of us making a specific resolution this Lent in the areas of prayer, fasting and almsgiving

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Church in forefront of helping refugees, immigrants

Church in forefront of helping refugees, immigrants

Here in our archdiocese, our Catholic Charities, with the support of Catholic Services Appeal dollars, has provided migration and refugee services for over 30 years

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