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Parishioners live faith with determination at St. Joseph in New Hope, Plymouth

St. Joseph the builder might find it interesting that parishioners of St. Joseph in New Hope and Plymouth worship each Sunday in two very different churches in separate cities, more than four miles apart.

Forest Lake parishioners embrace Secular Franciscan Order with seven new members

Karan Blackmer, 54, of St. Peter in Forest Lake said that as she enters into the Secular Franciscan Order, she is responding to God’s call to live fraternally, dive more deeply into her faith, and serve and sacrifice for others.

Basilica to host large ‘Angels Unawares’ sculpture in August

The life-size figures of 140 people of different cultures, races, eras and ages are all huddled together tightly in a boat. There’s a Cherokee man, an African slave, a young child, a pregnant woman. The fact that they’re cast in bronze only emphasizes their expressions and postures.

Oregon Catholic’s single-minded focus is on competing in Olympic marathon

To the casual observer, it may appear as though Galen Rupp has lost a step as he placed sixth in the men's 10,000-meter final during the U.S. Olympic Trials in June.

MCC sees a counseling ban in governor’s order restricting ‘conversion therapy’

A July 15 executive order from Gov. Tim Walz restricts a practice he describes as “conversion therapy.” But Jason Adkins, executive director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference, views it as a counseling ban that denies young people who struggle with gender discordance and same-sex attraction access to the psychological sciences that could help them live in harmony with their bodies and with a healthy, rightly ordered sexuality that promotes human flourishing.

Healthy roots: Elderly provide secure foundation for future generations

Highlighting the importance and gifts of older people has been a constant refrain throughout Pope Francis' ministry.

Cellphone hacking, tracking cases illustrate growing loss of privacy

Every subscriber of digital services and smartphones which access personal information should be aware that their actions are no longer "private" -- even despite the best efforts and intentions of service providers.

Pro-life groups criticize Catholic university for hosting Biden town hall

A few hours before CNN's evening town hall with President Joe Biden on the campus of a Cincinnati Catholic university, the congregation of women religious that founded the school said the sisters were not involved in planning or hosting the July 21 event.

Two Olympians from Superior Diocese hope to be superior in Tokyo

Two athletes from parishes in the Diocese of Superior are headed to the Tokyo Olympics as first-time Olympians and up-and-coming track stars.

USCCB general secretary resigns; reports allege ‘possible improper behavior’

Msgr. Jeffrey D. Burrill, the general secretary of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops since November, has resigned from the post after the USCCB "became aware of impending media reports alleging possible improper behavior by Msgr. Burrill," said Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, USCCB president.

Fires, graffiti, red paint are among ways Portland churches vandalized

Four Portland Catholic churches have been vandalized in the span of about six weeks.

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