New initiative aims for a more dynamic, engaged local Church of faith, hope and love
Archive for Category: "That They May All Be One"
Protecting the precious gift of our religious liberty
Events in Mexico less than 100 years ago are a stark reminder of why we must safeguard our religious freedom
Charity in action
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development complements the Church’s many charitable programs in seeking to meet the needs of the poor
Public witness and Catholic citizenship
As Archbishop Chaput notes, we’re better citizens when we’re more faithful Catholics
‘Lily of the Mohawks’ is great mentor for all
This soon-to-be new saint showed a remarkable desire to live a life of virtue
A letter to inaugurate the Year of Faith
It is a great pleasure for me to present in this issue of The Catholic Spirit my second pastoral letter, dedicated to the New Evangelization in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
Minneapolis parish’s vitality was joy to see
History, tradition were on display at Church of St. Anne-St. Joseph Hien
Marriage: Speaking the truth with love
What we do and say in the coming months will matter greatly
Reinvesting in our Catholic schools
It is hard to believe that summer is almost over and a new school year is just upon us. Where does the time go? Soon parents will be sending their sons and daughters out the door with backpacks filled with books, notepaper and writing tools.
It is time to settle down and let the learning begin anew!
What does it mean to be ‘Church’?
We need time to ‘rest in the Lord’ and ponder the bigger questions of life
Bishop Blair offers a reality check
Bishop who conducted initial doctrinal assessment of LCWR clarifies the reasons for it
Launching a new Office of Communications
Restructuring enables us to more effectively and efficiently coordinate our efforts throughout the local church
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