The study by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice on the causes and context of clerical sexual abuse of minors is a landmark effort that demonstrates the U.S. church’s commitment to addressing the issue and ensuring that all children are safe, said a statement released May 18 by the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
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Msgr. Habiger celebrates 60 years as a priest
Msgr. James Habiger, retired executive director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference, will celebrate the 60th anniversary of his ordination into the priesthood May 22.
Church will celebrate its namesake with special event
Roses, petunias, hibiscus, and an abundance of greenery on St. Rita Church grounds at 8694 80th Street, Cottage Grove, won the parish the commercial green garden award in 2009, but landscaping was not just about beautifying the premises. The Church honored its namesake, St. Rita of Cascia, Italy, by doing what she loved, planting flowers.
Families reap rewards from pay it forward in Lakeville
The fifth-grade faith formation class at All Saints in Lakeville, led by Liz Townley, recently heard from the recipients of their 2011 Pay it Forward for Lent project, which raised $520 through a bake sale and hot dog dinner.
Seminarian journeys from collegiate basketball competition to good, old camaraderie
Chris Miller began his college journey playing NCAA Division III basketball for Augsburg College in Minneapolis. But his journey took a much different route than most student athletes.
Vigil for the common good
The Rev. Doug Mitchell, center, chair of the Joint Religious Legislative Coalition’s executive board, talks to a group of people May 11 outside the Minnesota State Capitol at the statue of Floyd B. Olson, governor of Minnesota from 1931-1936.
Loretto Catholic school to close at end of school year
The Academy of Ss. Peter and Paul in Loretto will close at the end of this school year, the pastor and trustees of Ss. Peter and Paul parish announced in a May 13 letter to parishioners and school parents.
Seven men ordained transitional deacons
Seven men were ordained transitional deacons May 7 at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis.
Heavenly Mother’s Day
Participants in the 64th annual May Day Family Rosary Procession make their way in the rain toward the Cathedral of St. Paul from the Minnesota State Capitol building in St. Paul on Mother’s Day
Stewardship tool kit, training coming for parishes
New tools to develop stewardship as a way of life will soon be available in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, and a series of workshops have been scheduled in early June to help clergy, parish staff, parish volunteers and others interested in growing stewardship in homes and parishes to make the best use of those tools.
St. Thomas Academy hockey player is a champ on and off the ice
AJ Reid has proven himself to be a star on the ice as part of this year’s St. Thomas Academy championship hockey team, on the ball field as a left-fielder and power hitter for the STA baseball team, and as the Mendota Heights school’s Cadet lieutenant colonel and member of its crack drill squad.
Oblates to commemorate founder’s death with Mass, open house
The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, an international order of missionary priests and brothers with members serving in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the death of its founder with a Mass and open house at Christ the King Retreat Center in Buffalo Sunday, May 22.
Redefining marriage will redefine parenthood, marriage expert says
Love is a wonderful thing, says Jennifer Roback Morse. But there’s no compelling reason for the government to register the simple fact that people love each other. It serves no essential public purpose.
Marriage amendment moves forward in Senate; Catholic bishops testify in favor
The Senate approved a bill, in a 38-27 vote, May 11 that takes one more step toward a constitutional amendment defining marriage as a union between one man and one woman in Minnesota.
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