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The neighborhood of ivy-draped two-story buildings, cobblestoned streets and Marian shrines adjacent to St. Peter's Basilica is perhaps best-known today for serving gelato and pizza to tourists visiting the Vatican.

Calling for formal recognition of "those lay men and women who feel called by virtue of their baptism to cooperate in the work of catechesis," Pope Francis has instituted the "ministry of catechist."

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary will begin offering perpetual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament May 31, the same day it celebrates its 200th anniversary.

On Sept. 6, 1894, Catholics both wealthy and working class gathered to celebrate the opening of the Archdiocese of St. Paul’s new major seminary on the bluffs above the Mississippi River. Although it was not quite finished, The St. Paul Seminary represented the culmination of a vision of two men: Archbishop John Ireland and James J. Hill. Their financial contributions also combined to make it a reality.

The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Most Holy Trinity and the gift of the sacrament of confirmation. The characteristics of the Holy Spirit describe the nature of the gifts that are bestowed upon the person who is confirmed.

Greg Eaton, a retired marketing professional and father of two from Apple Valley, has learned to live the Gospel. He serves the homeless through Friends of Dorothy Day and helps lead spiritual retreats for the incarcerated through Twin Cities Prison Ministry. The experiences have been profound, said Eaton, a member of St. Thomas Becket in Eagan.

About 50 people gathered at Holy Rosary in Minneapolis after learning their friend and the parish’s music minister, César Cruz, died after being stricken by COVID-19 while visiting family in Guatemala.

At 29, Mick Hammock is the young face of San Diego's oldest Knights of Columbus council.