Sisters celebrate Jubilees, meet with Bishop Powers
The annual Diocesan Sisters’ Forum meeting was held at St. Paul Church in Catawba on Thursday, May 9. Sisters of the diocese, along with Bishop James P. Powers, attended.
Congratulations: Gratitude in ordinary times
In the afterglow of Easter joy, parish bulletins now burst with joyful announcements that spring Baptisms, First Communions, and Confirmations are being celebrated on grace-filled days in churches near and far.
Pope recognizes miracle needed for church’s first ‘millennial’ saint
Pope Francis formally recognized a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old Italian teenager whose birth in 1991 will make him the first "millennial" to become a saint.
Humility is the ‘gateway to all virtues,’ pope says
Though not found on the classical list of cardinal or theological virtues, humility lies "at the base of Christian life," Pope Francis said.
First communion celebrated in Mercer
The parish of St. Isaac Jogues and Companions, in Mercer, recently celebrated the first Holy Communion or Parker, Sophia, Anson and Aubrey.
Holy Spirit makes Christians gentle, not ‘overbearing,’ pope says
Empowered and enlightened by the Holy Spirit, Christians are called to develop the gentleness needed to proclaim the Gospel to all, Pope Francis said.
Peace in politics, in the world starts in people’s hearts, pope says
Believing security can be obtained through war and fear is a great deception, Pope Francis said.
Vatican norms for Jubilee indulgence include pilgrimage, penance, service
Pilgrims passing through the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica during the Holy Year 2025, going to confession, receiving Communion and praying for the intentions of the pope can receive an indulgence, but so can inmates in prison and those who work to defend human life or assist migrants and refugees.
Spring cleaning at cemetery
Fr. Ron Serrao, pastor of the Northern Lakes Catholic Communities, stands alongside St. Kunegunda of Poland faith formation students, catechists and volunteers. The group worked together to tidy up the St. Kunegunda Catholic Cemetery as a service project. (Submitted photo)
Pregnancy center expands services
Options on 8 Pregnancy Resource Center in St. Croix Falls unveiled their new medical program April 12.