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St. Alphonsus school in Brooklyn Center to close after 65 years
Posted on 04/26/2024 10:23 AM (TheCatholicSpirit.com)
St. Alphonsus Catholic School in Brooklyn Center will close at the end of this academic year, according to Father John Schmidt, pastor of the parish.
Pope calls for peace in Gaza and Ukraine, laments plight of children in war in CBS interview
Posted on 04/25/2024 16:32 PM (TheCatholicSpirit.com)
Pope Francis sat down exclusively with "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell on April 24 for an interview ahead of the Vatican's inaugural World Children's Day. The CBS interview marks the first time a pope has given an in-depth, one-on-one interview to a U.S. broadcast network, according to the network.
Appointments – April 25, 2024
Posted on 04/25/2024 15:59 PM (TheCatholicSpirit.com)
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Digital Edition – April 25, 2024
Posted on 04/25/2024 15:47 PM (TheCatholicSpirit.com)
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Upcoming priestly ordination brings joy to Archbishop Hebda
Posted on 04/25/2024 15:14 PM (TheCatholicSpirit.com)
Archbishop Bernard Hebda is looking forward to the priestly ordination Mass May 25 at the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul. He will ordain 13 men for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis during the 10 a.m. Mass, the largest number since 2005, when 15 men were ordained.
Alcohol and harm reduction residences: ‘A place to build community and to call home’
Posted on 04/25/2024 15:09 PM (TheCatholicSpirit.com)
Two Catholic Charities Twin Cities programs that treat people with long-term alcohol use disorder through a harm reduction model of managed alcohol consumption are explored in a documentary titled “Wet House.” The film will be shown and discussed May 2 at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia), and everyone is invited, said Mike Rios-Keating, Catholic […]
Deacons Maloney and Wappes to fly home from Rome for their May 25 ordination
Posted on 04/25/2024 15:06 PM (TheCatholicSpirit.com)
Deacons Michael Maloney and Joseph Wappes will be ordained to the priesthood in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis on May 25 with 11 other men. Their formation was unique among the class as they studied at the Pontifical North American College in Rome.
See you in the story
Posted on 04/25/2024 14:46 PM (TheCatholicSpirit.com)
My son stands in the center of his bedroom, wailing to the heavens while his sleepy brothers tuck into bunk beds. Tonight, there has been no time for stories, since the family party ran late. But I hadn't expected bedtime tears, so I scramble for a consolation prize.
Local Catholic produces movie about inspirational Chinese eye surgeon
Posted on 04/25/2024 14:36 PM (TheCatholicSpirit.com)
Being the only student in the seventh grade of a Catholic elementary school in Minneapolis more than 30 years ago turned out to be a blessing in disguise for David Fischer.
What are people for?
Posted on 04/25/2024 14:32 PM (TheCatholicSpirit.com)
The aim of humans is to worship God and to enjoy him forever, and to love our neighbor as ourselves. But practically, what are we meant to do with our time?