Before you goSign up for our free newsletter!Keep up to date with what's going on in the Catholic world HomeNewsLocal News Local News Vigil for the common good The Catholic Spirit May 16, 2011 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp The Rev. Doug Mitchell, center, chair of the Joint Religious Legislative Coalition’s executive board, talks to a group of people May 11 outside the Minnesota State Capitol at the statue of Floyd B. Olson, governor of Minnesota from 1931-1936. Faith leaders and citizens were observing Minnesota’s Statehood Day with an Interfaith Vigil for the Common Good. They called on public and elected officials to be good stewards of the state budget and find a just and compassionate solution to the budget deficit. Photo by Jim Bovin for The Catholic Spirit FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. Previous articleLoretto Catholic school to close at end of school yearNext articleSeminarian journeys from collegiate basketball competition to good, old camaraderie Related Articles Bishops meet with state leaders to advocate for families, the vulnerable What’s the Church’s relationship with Islam? We are all responsible for helping the poor Only Jesus Sharing the graces of Easter SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER Sign Me Up - Advertisement - - Advertisement - Trending - Advertisement - - Advertisement - 12,743FansLike1,478FollowersFollow6,479FollowersFollow35,922FollowersFollow583SubscribersSubscribe - Advertisement -