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Abort my child? No way, says bishop-elect’s mom
Freak becomes a bishop.
That’s the quick and easy storyline describing the path Father Andrew Cozzens took to becoming the next auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
But, here’s the strange part — the person who called him this name was a doctor. And, he pinned this label on Father Cozzens, called Drew throughout his childhood, without even seeing him.
In fact, Father Cozzens was still in his mother’s womb.
Penitential Prayer Service at the Cathedral
Archbishop John Nienstedt will preside at a prayer service at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 3 at the Cathedral of St. Paul to pray for the local Church.
Pope’s chief of staff gives behind-the-scenes talk on media, reform
The Vatican’s online access to official papal texts and speeches free people from relying on media coverage that may be manipulative or biased, said a top official in the Vatican Secretariat of State.
Message in a skullcap: U.S. student expands on pilgrim tradition
The “zucchetto switcheroo” is a long-held tradition for popes and pilgrims.
Church is ‘apostolic’ when it shares Gospel with the world, pope says
The church can describe itself as “apostolic” only if it shares the Gospel with the world, remaining faithful to the teaching of the apostles and living out Gospel values, Pope Francis said.
‘Graced & Gifted’ event aims to offer inspiration to Catholic women
Hundreds of women are expected to gather Oct. 26 for an event seeking to inform, refresh and nurture Catholic women across the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
Carmelite remembered for gentleness, humility
Carmelite Father Joseph V. Vaccaro, 84, died on Sept. 28 at the Little Sisters of the Poor Holy Family Residence.
Members of Safe Environment and Ministerial Standards Task Force announced
The members — none of whom are employed by the archdiocese or any of its parishes — bring different areas of expertise to the group, whose findings and recommendations will be released publicly when a final report is complete.
Catholic women urged to serve church, world as ‘a common voice’
Catholic women must “join together in a common voice” and be “an instrument for unified action” in service to the Catholic Church and the world, said the president of the National Council of Catholic Women.
Rosary for peace
Father John Paul Erickson, director of the archdiocesan Office of Worship led the Candlelight Rosary Procession, in which participants offered the rosary as a prayer for several intentions, including peace throughout the world.
Overheard – October 10, 2013
“Having this familiar relationship with the Lord is like keeping the window of our life open so that he can make his voice heard.”
— Pope Francis, speaking about the importance of prayer to youth and young adults in Assisi, Italy, Oct. 4
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