18.5 F
Saint Paul
Thursday, March 28, 2024

HomeNewsLocal News

Local News

New guidelines for Catholic schools affirm students’ sexual identity as biological sex, opposing gender theory

Catholic schools and religious education programs in Minnesota dioceses are to relate to students “in a way that is respectful of and consistent with each student’s God-given sexual identity and biological sex,” the document states.

March 11 opportunity to lobby for emergency shelters, affordable housing

Minnesota Catholic Conference is co-sponsoring a day of lobbying March 11 at the State Capitol in St. Paul on the need to increase funding for emergency shelters and create more affordable housing.

MCC outlines priorities, expectations in legislative session

A divided state government and looming November elections will flavor initiatives and debate in the Minnesota Legislature as lawmakers convene at the State Capitol in St. Paul over the next four months. A bonding bill is likely to pass; finding compromises and common ground in other areas in an election year will determine how much more gets done, said Jason Adkins, executive director and general counsel of the Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public policy arm of the state’s bishops. 

1940s radio plays on Christ’s life continue to inspire

Benedictine Sister Virginia Matter fondly remembers listening to children’s radio programs on Saturday mornings as a youngster in the 1940s. “We didn’t have a television,” she said.  “When I listened to the radio, I learned to use my imagination and envision what was going on,” said Sister Virginia, spiritual director at the Benedictine Center of St. Paul’s Monastery in Maplewood, which provides opportunities for spiritual direction, formation and retreats. “It was delightful.”  Her memories resurfaced Feb. 11 when she participated in a group reading of excerpts from “The Man Born to be King,” a book of 12, 45-minute plays for children about Christ’s life originally performed on BBC radio in Great Britain from December 1941 to October 1942. 

Monk’s experience inspires ‘Catholic Young Adults: The Musical,’ returning to stage in summer

Drawing from the long path to his life as a monk, the former NET Ministries worship leader said he found his voice as a composer while writing songs for the local play “Catholic Young Adults: The Musical.” The musical is scheduled for a second run July 25-Aug. 8 at the Providence Academy Performing Arts Center in Plymouth.

New bishop of Sioux Falls celebrates Mass of Thanksgiving at Cathedral of St. Paul

Calling children to the front of the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul, Bishop Donald DeGrood talked directly to them of God's love and courageously following God's will at his Mass of Thanksgiving Feb. 16 in St. Paul — just three days after he was ordained bishop of the Diocese of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Parishioners reflect on Bishop DeGrood’s pastorships with gratitude and joy

Prayerful. Approachable. Genuine. Compassionate. Humble. Newly ordained Bishop Donald DeGrood’s past parishioners said he was set apart from the beginning as they reflected on his parish assignments in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. His charismatic homilies and personable approach attributed to his rural roots built passionate faith communities as he consistently modeled how to seek God’s will. Above all, he immensely loved his flock.

Priest of archdiocese ordained bishop of Sioux Falls

A servant not a ruler, a man of discernment, who is unafraid to touch the wounds of Christ, and an apostle of listening. Those are among the graces and part of the calling of a bishop, and they are among reasons the Lord called Bishop-elect Donald DeGrood to lead the Diocese of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, said Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis, in his homily Feb. 13 at St. Joseph Cathedral in Sioux Falls, shortly before ordaining Bishop DeGrood.
12,743FansLike
1,478FollowersFollow
6,479FollowersFollow
35,922FollowersFollow
583SubscribersSubscribe
Trending
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -