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.
Chancery clean-up crew
On Monday, April 22, Maria Heiman, diocesan accountant, led [...]
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage a walk of faith, witness
When the Marian Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage [...]
Training readers in Dauby
Dcn. John Grek hosted a workshop on April 11 at St. Peter Church, Dauby, for training readers of the Word at Mass.
A mother’s prayer for ordinary time
I saw them in the department store – a mother and a little girl about 5 years old. The child, in her restlessness, sought to wander away during what must have struck her as a very dull way to spend time.
Spooner students learn about Japan, enjoy sushi
Sixth-graders at Spooner’s St. Francis de Sales School enjoy sushi after learning about Japan as an ancient civilization.