• Pope to visit Milan for World Meeting of Families
• Unlawful use of Pope’s image: Benetton retraction
• Caritas in the Mediterranean: Dialogue between two shores
• Other Pontifical Acts
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Vatican today — May 15, 2012
A more polished diamond
Heavy rains drove people into the gymnasium at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Maplewood on May 5 for the Spring Festival Ball Field Improvement Appreciation Ceremony
Vatican today — May 14, 2012
• Pope in Arezzo: Forment a culture of solidarity
• Regina Coeli: Resist the temptation to become discouraged
• Honesty and disinterested altruism must give new flavor to civil society
• Sacred music is an expression of the faith of the church
• Audiences
• Other Pontifical Acts
Daily Scriptures — Sunday, May 13 – Sunday, May 27
Sunday, May 13
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48
1 John 4:7-10
John 15:9-17
Viewing of St. Paul the Apostle relic set for May 20 at Cathedral
Veneration of the relic — a stone removed from St. Paul’s tomb — will occur around the Mass times that day.
Catholic graduation ceremonies, dates and times
Scheduled graduation events around the archdiocese
Catholic colleges attracting more students who want to live their faith
Bekah Gross chose a Catholic university over two top secular schools this year because she felt she could better live out her Catholic faith on campus.
Twins set September to note altar servers
The Minnnesota Twins will host Altar Server Appreciation Days during three baseball games in September at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Mexican consulate, clinics announce new partnership to provide health services
Also:
– ‘Cheerful’ Catholic Bulletin ad salesman remembered
– Dorothy Day Center celebrates its big ‘Day’
– Dorwatha Woods honored for 25 years as principal at Ascension School
– More
Rally for religious freedom on June 8
Join Bishop John LeVoir of New Ulm and other leaders in front of the federal courthouse in Minneapolis for a rally for religious freedom at noon Friday, June 8.
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.
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
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.
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