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Gov. Walz signs into law addition to religious exemption in state’s Human Rights Act

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May 15, Gov. Tim Walz signed into state law legislation that, in part, adds a new religious exemption to the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA).

St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic School celebrates first 8th grade graduation in nearly 50 years

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Catholics in new documentary highlight Christ’s real presence in the Eucharist

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5 students of Catholic school in Savage ask to be baptized after catechesis

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What is a Eucharistic procession?

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Vatican publishes new norms to discern alleged supernatural phenomena

The Vatican has published new norms for the church to discern alleged supernatural phenomena, such as Marian apparitions and mystical visions, which streamline the discernment process for bishops, allow the Vatican to avoid making definitive judgments on the authenticity of the events and reaffirm that Catholics are not obliged to believe in the purported phenomena.

Federal judge sentences 6 more pro-life activists to federal prison terms

Pew study shows support for legal abortion growing 2 years after Dobbs

Pope praises California death penalty moratorium, governor says

Poland honors papal biographer George Weigel with republic’s Order of Merit

Deacons Yanta and Gudjonsson share their journeys to the priesthood

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Over the past month and a half, the “Practicing Catholic” radio show has interviewed each of the 13 men from the archdiocese who will be ordained on May 25.

Gov. Walz signs into law addition to religious exemption in state’s Human Rights Act

Local News Rebecca Omastiak -

May 15, Gov. Tim Walz signed into state law legislation that, in part, adds a new religious exemption to the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA).

IF — PG-13 (A-lll)

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John Krasinski wrote, directed and plays a prominent role in the generally wholesome fantasy "IF" (Paramount). Yet, while the good intentions behind his film are evident, it ends up registering as a sweet but flawed piece of entertainment, one that gets in its own way by trying too hard to be liked.

The ones in the back of church

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When you are a parent, you clock many hours in the back of churches. Pacing with fussy babies. Corralling rambunctious toddlers. Calming down restless children.

Poland honors papal biographer George Weigel with republic’s Order of Merit

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St. John Paul II's American biographer, George Weigel, was awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland by President Andrzej Duda at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw May 13.

As cross and tower bells return to Notre Dame, firefighters’ chaplain recalls battle to save icon

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The cross over Notre Dame's choir and the eight bronze bells in the north tower can now be reinstalled in their rightful place in the iconic Paris cathedral.

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati believed ‘borders ceased to exist for Christians,’ says niece

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The niece of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati (1901-1925) welcomed plans for him to be proclaimed a saint on the centenary of his death, predicting it will testify to the Catholic Church's confidence in young people.

Louisiana bill would reclassify abortion drugs as controlled dangerous substances

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Legislation in Louisiana would classify abortion drugs as controlled dangerous substances, which would criminalize improperly possessing the pills, such as lacking a valid prescription or their use outside the context of a professional medical practice.

The many faces of Mary that inspire devotion among Catholics of all cultures

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Apparitions, images of the Blessed Mother inspire devotions in our cultural communities. Honoring the Virgin Mary and seeking her intercession is an important part of being Catholic.

St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic School celebrates first 8th grade graduation in nearly 50 years

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Five eighth-grade students are set to graduate from St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic School in Delano this year — the first eighth-grade graduating class since 1975 when the school was St. Peter's Catholic School.

Catholics in new documentary highlight Christ’s real presence in the Eucharist

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A feature documentary set for release in June aims to draw moviegoers to a deeper understanding of the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.

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Of all the great Christian feasts, none, with the exception of Easter and perhaps Christmas, has been and is more widely celebrated than Pentecost.

The many faces of Mary that inspire devotion among Catholics of all cultures

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The body as a unity cannot be separated from the head

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What is an indulgence and how can you get one?

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The ones in the back of church

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When you are a parent, you clock many hours in the back of churches. Pacing with fussy babies. Corralling rambunctious toddlers. Calming down restless children.

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