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For the beauty of the earth: why Kathie Peterson helps out

Kathie Peterson is the kind of person who writes up blurbs for the bulletin and passes along newspaper clippings. So, it came as no surprise that the 74-year-old retired computer systems analyst from Rosemount stepped up to help St. Thomas Becket in Eagan become a compost parish.

Father Goldbach, longtime priest in Bloomington, dies at 82

Father Edmund Goldbach, a Conventual Franciscan, had a hearty laugh that spoke volumes about the joy he found in his life and the lives of others, said a priest who knew him well. A friar in residence at St. Bonaventure in Bloomington, Father Goldbach, 82, died March 14 at a hospital in Edina.

Mission accomplished: COVID-19 economic task force holds last meeting

A special Economic Impact Task Force established to help parishes and Catholic schools weather the COVID-19 pandemic held its last meeting in February, certain that at least for now its mission has been accomplished.

St. Joseph, West St. Paul began with ‘Sloppy Joe’s’

Before sacred hymns filled what became the first church of St. Joseph in West St. Paul in 1943, the building had served as a tavern known for live country western music.

Priest hits home run with baseball card auction

Father John Ubel was just wrapping up his evening prayers at 10 p.m. March 14 in the rectory of the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul. As he closed his breviary, he caught the final bid of the weekend auction for his baseball card collection, which he was selling as a donation to the Aim Higher Foundation, where he serves on the board of directors.

Walz: Occupancy limit lifted for worship, social distancing remains

Gov. Tim Walz is removing occupancy limits for religious services, but social distancing guidelines remain, beginning at noon March 15. The change was among a series of “adjustments” Walz announced March 12 loosening state restrictions that have been in place for nearly a year to mitigate spread of COVID-19.

Why I am Catholic — Lucero Arellano-Castañeda

Why am I Catholic? I’ve never responded to this question concretely, and I’m not sure if I am able. The only thing I know for sure is that I have lived my life as a Catholic and have discovered the love of a loving Father who embraces me as a beloved daughter.

Priest from Nigeria celebrates becoming U.S. citizen

Father Bruno Nwachukwu went from celebrating Mass to being celebrated himself.
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