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Bishop Williams: 18 permanent deacons have infinite opportunity for ministry

As transitional Deacon Nicholas Vance helped his father, Christopher Vance, 58, put on the deacon’s stole and dalmatic vestment during his father’s ordination to the permanent diaconate on Dec. 9 at the Cathedral of St. Paul, the junior Vance thought about how his father helped him get dressed when he was growing up.

Vicar of charisms echoes the call for a ‘new Pentecost’ in the archdiocese

Nearly 150 people gathered at the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul Dec. 2 after the 5:15 p.m. vigil Mass. Some held babies, some held canes. Many raised their hands in worship as contemporary Christian music echoed through the cavernous Cathedral. Some clapped spontaneously. Others repeated the name of God out loud.

How to celebrate a Catholic Christmas

For Catholics, great feasts like Christmas don't come at us out of the blue: In the secular world, "Christmas" seems to start in October! However, our approach to this holiday as Catholics must be different, and it can be. We can put aside the worldly calendar; we can allow the ancient, rich tradition of the church to surround and center us instead. And then, we will be enriched by truly celebrating a Catholic Christmas.

Many Ecuadorian immigrants are placing their hope in Minnesota

Ecuadorian immigrants are coming to the United States in record numbers, according to recent data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Many are finding their way to Minnesota as they seek shelter from increasing violence in their homeland and a government that seemingly has little power to stop it.

Bishop says teens’ love for Eucharist at NCYC was a preview of National Eucharistic Congress

For Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens of Crookston, Minnesota, the love that teens showed for the Eucharist at Lucas Oil Stadium in November during a night of adoration and the closing Mass at the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis was a preview of the National Eucharistic Congress to be held in the same city and stadium July 17-21 next year.

Llama, alpaca and more to be part of Catholic Charities’ Giving Tree

Catholic Charities Twin Cities’ 31st annual Giving Tree in Macy’s Court at Mall of America in Bloomington will have a special addition this year: therapy animals people can meet as they learn about the social services agency’s work and shop for someone in need this Christmas.

‘Do not forget’ Sahel humanitarian crisis, warns Ivory Coast bishop on U.S. visit

This December, when Catholic villagers in northern Ivory Coast are preparing for Christmas, many will be organizing Advent food and supplies for the nearly 42,000 refugees who have fled into their country from the Sahel, said the head of the Commission of Integral Human Development for the bishops of Ivory Coast.

Holy ink: Tattoo culture shows faith is not skin deep, sociologist says

The Catholic Church cannot measure people's engagement with religion only by looking at church attendance, but also must observe how they express religious sentiments outside of church -- even on their own bodies, a Jesuit priest said.
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