One of the lesser effects of the adoption of the new translation of the Roman Missal is the ubiquitous presence of worship aids.
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Congratulations men, women religious celebrating anniversaries
The Catholic Spirit congratulates the following members of women’s and men’s religious communities who are serving in or are from the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis and are celebrating jubilees this year.
Time to fold on gambling option for new Vikings stadium
Gambling is a poor example of public stewardship and comes with high social costs
Vatican today — March 1, 2012
• Jesus, our contemporary
• Solidarity with Christians in the Holy Land
• Benedict XVI’s prayer intentions for March
Holy Family girls basketball team finds focus off the court
Coach Jenny Swartout has a unique approach for keeping players focused — service.
Providence player scores 1,000 for charity
After hearing that she was approaching 1,000 points, “Her immediate reaction to me was, ‘Oh, we don’t want to make a big deal out of that. I don’t score unless I have teammates that pass me the ball.’
Internet ‘immigrant’ calls Catholics to evangelize natives
“Cyberspace is like going into another country,” the bishop said. “People have described the young generation that uses social media as the natives . . . the rest of us are like the immigrants.”
Archdiocesan Men’s Conference promises to challenge and lift your spirit
Men, for a booster shot to your faith life, show up at the Cathedral of St. Paul the morning of Saturday, March 31. Come expecting to be challenged, too.
Bullies give DeLaSalle student essay ammunition
Semaj Moore, a junior at DeLaSalle High School in Minneapolis, earned first place among more than 7,400 entries in the 2012 high school essay competition sponsored annually by the Maryknoll Society.
RCIA not just for new Catholics: A process for deepening faith
Every year, hundreds of adults and children in the archdiocese begin a journey to full membership in the Catholic Church. This year 745 people are preparing to receive the sacraments of initiation during the Easter Vigil.
Welcoming the Elect
Feb. 26 marked the Rite of Election, a step in the journey toward full communion into the Catholic Church
Vatican today — February 29, 2012
• Vietnam encourages catholic church to participate in national development
• More than two million dollars in aid to sub-saharan Africa
• Other pontifical acts
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