News Notes

- Vatican official to bring message of faith-based ecology - Catholic Community Foundation grants help Catholic schools - Twin Cities social worker receives national award - Archdiocese launches social media to better connect Catholics

St. Agnes School, Providence Academy named to honor roll The Catholic Spirit announces retirement of longtime employee

Local brother to celebrate 80 years Cathedral Festival of Lights slated for Sept. 26 Briel appointed at North Dakota university

Minnesota Twins host appreciation days for altar servers; deadline to register is Sept. 2 Registration open for Early Catholic Family Life program; event to be held Sept. 13

Former schools leader remembered for positivity Confirmation classes for persons with disabilities

St. Paul man wins second place in national Catholic video contest Catholic schools get anonymous grant Leadership summit offered for high school sports captains

The Catholic Spirit announces interim editor Annual Retirement fund for religious Totino-Grace names new president

- Priests celebrate 50th anniversaries - Benedictine brother ordained to priesthood - Save the date: Mass for religious freedom