On Assumption feast, pope asks consolation for all who suffer
Mary’s assumption into heaven was a special sign of God’s favor, but it also indicates God’s desire to save all people, body and soul, Pope Francis said.
Cardinal Wuerl lays out plan for lay involvement in bishops’ accountability
Cardinal Donald Wuerl has laid out his vision for lay participation in new oversight structures as part of the ongoing response to recent scandals in the Church in the United States. He is one of several bishops pressing for collaboration between laity and bishops to ensure accountability in the Church hierarchy.
‘Mountaintop Mass’ celebrated to honor Fr. McGivney draws 1,000
More than 1,000 people gathered in the rain on top of Holy Land USA as Archbishop Leonard P. Blair of Hartford celebrated Mass to honor Fr. Michael McGivney, a candidate for sainthood, founder of the Knights of Columbus and a native of Waterbury.
Nun in Mexico celebrates 75th anniversary of her first profession
Sr. Emma of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, 97, celebrated last month her “diamond anniversary” of consecration to Christ.
Cardinal O’Malley calls for investigation at Boston seminary
The Archbishop of Boston said in an Aug. 10 statement that he has asked the rector of its main archdiocesan St. John Seminary to go on sabbatical leave immediately and is asking for an investigation of allegations made on social media about activities there “directly contrary to the moral standards and requirements of formation for the Catholic priesthood.”
Fight scandal by giving witness to the Gospel, pope tells young people
Members of the Catholic Church sin and give scandal, it’s true, Pope Francis said, but it is up to each Catholic to live the faith as authentically as possible and witness to the world the love of Jesus.
Pax Christi winner balances motherhood and ministry
Katie Waldal, a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hudson, was named winner of the Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women’s 2018 Pax Christi award at the joint convention with the Diocese of Duluth on May 22 in Duluth.
‘Co-cooperation’ celebrated as St. Ann’s turns 100
The Catholic community in Cornucopia started in the late 1800s as a mission church for the Ojibwa under the guidance of Franciscan priests.
Priest Jubilees
70 years of ministry for the priests celebrating jubilees this year.
News briefs for Aug. 9, 2018
New briefs featured in the Aug. 9, 2018 issue of the Superior Catholic Herald.