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Rosary procession turns 65
Marchers head up John Ireland Boulevard on the way to the Cathedral of St. Paul during the 65th annual May Day Family Rosary Procession May 6.
St. Thomas president Father Dennis Dease announces retirement
Father Dease, the second-longest-tenured president in St. Thomas’ 127-year history, announced May 10 that he will retire in June 2013.
Catholic leaders reject Obama’s support for same-sex marriage
“We cannot be silent in the face of words or actions that would undermine the institution of marriage, the very cornerstone of our society,” said Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Quotes from this week’s newsmakers – May 10, 2012
“We bury the dead because it is a corporal work of mercy. It’s something that is enjoined in Holy Scripture. That’s because everyone is made in God’s image and likeness.”
— Cardinal Francis George of Chicago, who conducted a gravesite memorial service April 25 for 13 indigent adults and 120 unborn babies at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Chicago
Archdiocesan Youth Day aims to fire up faith of young Catholics
World Youth Day celebrations are well-known for bringing together throngs of enthusiastic pilgrims from around the world and igniting the flame of faith in their hearts. This fall, the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis is hoping to bring a flavor of the international WYD experience to the Twin Cities.
Seminary honor
Archbishop John Nienstedt receives the honorary degree of Doctor of Christian Letters
Obituaries
– Father Dittberner was a longtime seminary professor
– Father Schneider served in Chaska
– Father Cal Giesen served in St. Paul
Blessed Trinity School’s theme song could be: ‘I’m a [BT] Believer’
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On a recent Monday evening, Blanco stood in front of a crowd of 90 people to explain why she believes in Blessed Trinity Catholic School. She expressed her gratitude for an “amazing adventure from K-8” and spoke about her favorite teacher, Jo Culnane, who she considers a role model and a friend at the Richfield school.
Bishops discuss marriage in Rome as N.C. voters go to polls
A few hours before voters in North Carolina were to go to the polls to vote on a referendum defining marriage as a union between one man and one woman, Bishop Peter Jugis of Charlotte, N.C., prayed with his brother bishops for the courage always to defend the Gospel.
‘Supermoon’ rising
A “supermoon” creates a dramatic backdrop for the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro May 6.
‘Our Lady of Uncertain Times’ knows our struggles
Take the birth of Jesus: Just when she probably wanted to hunker down at home and wait for her baby to arrive, she had to get on a donkey and travel far from the comfort of the familiar.
Stewardship toolkit to be focus of regional workshops
Pastors, parish administrators, parish staff and volunteers involved in stewardship efforts are invited to attend one of five regional workshops to introduce updates to the Archdiocesan Parish Stewardship Toolkit.
Vatican today — May 9, 2012
• Benedict XVI: At moments of difficult I have felt the support of your prayers
• Other Pontifical Acts
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