Film revisits the many sides of Mexico’s Cristero Rebellion

Film revisits the many sides of Mexico’s Cristero Rebellion

Even as modern-day church-state relations improve, the impact of Mexico’s three-year Cristero Rebellion in the 1920s on the Catholic Church remains widely debated in Mexican society.

Students ‘sell’ Mass in ad campaign

Students ‘sell’ Mass in ad campaign

“Be a Hero. Join the Mission. Go to Mass.”

Answering the call

Answering the call

Read about the three men preparing for ordination and their vocation journey to priesthood

Singer says: ‘Blindness is a gift’

Singer says: ‘Blindness is a gift’

Catechetical institute graduate deepens faith, finds meaning in her lack of eyesight

MN Catholic Conference launches ‘First Freedom Project’

MN Catholic Conference launches ‘First Freedom Project’

According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “It is the duty of citizens to contribute along with the civil authorities to the good of society in a spirit of truth, justice, solidarity, and freedom.


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Catholic university president to speak on mission-focused leadership

Catholic university president to speak on mission-focused leadership

John Garvey, president of The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., will be the next speaker in an ongoing series of talks at the University of St. Thomas addressing the challenges facing Catholic higher education today.

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Remembering those who served

Remembering those who served

Members of the U.S. military gather for the 18th annual National Memorial Mass of the Archdiocese for the Military Services at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington

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Secular society needs Catholicism, Pope Benedict tells U.S. bishops

Secular society needs Catholicism, Pope Benedict tells U.S. bishops

In five speeches over a period of six months, Pope Benedict XVI warned visiting U.S. bishops of the threats that an increasingly secularized society poses to the Catholic Church in America, especially in the areas of religious liberty, sexual morality and the definition of marriage.

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Pontifical North American College wins Clericus Cup soccer tournament

Pontifical North American College wins Clericus Cup soccer tournament

Pontifical North American College seminarian Nick Nelson of the Diocese of Duluth kicks the ball as his team competes against the Pontifical Gregorian University

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Kudos to band members from Visitation, St. Thomas schools

Kudos to band members from Visitation, St. Thomas schools

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– Messersmith wins Father Ward business administator award
– Franciscans honor Father Joncas with international award
– Hill-Murray School announces plans to build new space

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Students most inspired by moms, dad, in Center for Mission essay

Students most inspired by moms, dad, in Center for Mission essay

“When my dad died I was sad. But when I found out how he died I felt better. I felt better because he had died in a bridge collapse trying to save a mom and her daughter.”

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Seven more parishes exceed Appeal goal

Seven more parishes exceed Appeal goal

An additional seven parishes have gone over their 2012 Catholic Services Appeal goal, bringing the total number of parishes over goal to 73.

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Parish Stewardship Toolkit an effective consultant for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Parish Stewardship Toolkit an effective consultant for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

“Our income is up, and because we utilized the toolkit we didn’t have the expense of a consultant”

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Kathy Laird: Retired, but still an award winner

Kathy Laird: Retired, but still an award winner

Laird, who recently retired as the director of the archdiocesan Office of Marriage, Family and Life, was honored earlier this week by Relevant Radio with its Christ Brings Hope Award.

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Vatican today — May 24, 2012

Vatican today — May 24, 2012

• Returning to the essential aspects of christian life in order to relaunch evangelization
• President of Bulgaria and Prime Minister of Macedonia received by the Pope
• The church is committed to universal healthcare coverage

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Campus ministry group to visit Twin Cities, share its mission with colleges, individuals

Campus ministry group to visit Twin Cities, share its mission with colleges, individuals

CCMA’s executive board meets twice per year at sites across the country. CCMA events are also routinely held in different cities, at hotels or Catholic campus ministry sites at colleges and universities.

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Deacon Little sees himself as a ‘Catholic missionary’

Deacon Little sees himself as a ‘Catholic missionary’

“I found myself declaring, saying out loud, ‘I want to be a priest.’ To which she responded: ‘I know. Come home.’ She knew, as a mother would, long before
I was ever ready to admit it.”

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VanDenBroeke trades computer career for priesthood

VanDenBroeke trades computer career for priesthood

“I feel so at peace with the vocation that I have and the way God has led me that I feel very free. It just feels right. This is who I should be.”

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Deacon Evan Koop always wanted to belong to God

Deacon Evan Koop always wanted to belong to God

“I did want to belong totally to God. As I look back, I can see that was my deepest desire.”

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Holy orders: The sacrament of ordained ministry

Holy orders: The sacrament of ordained ministry

The foremost ministries of the priest are to offer the holy sacrifice of the Mass and to preach the Gospel.

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