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Fish fries and tree sales connect men’s group at Our Lady of Grace with Cristo Rey students

The relationship between the members of the Men’s Club at Our Lady of Grace in Edina and the students at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in south Minnea­polis transitioned from monetary transactions to personal connections, with the help of Lenten fish fries and Christmas tree sales.

Stewardship toolkit to be focus of regional workshops

Pastors, parish administrators, parish staff and volunteers involved in stewardship efforts are invited to attend one of five regional workshops to introduce updates to the Archdiocesan Parish Stewardship Toolkit.

Trading places: Students build solidarity through school exchange

First, second and third-graders from Holy Name of Jesus School in Wayzata visited the students at Ascension School in North Minneapolis, while the fourth, fifth and sixth-graders from Ascension visited Holy Name for a day of fun and learning together.

Transitional deacons ordained at Basilica of St. Mary

Archbishop John Nienstedt ordained 10 men, nine of them for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

Archdiocese announces new Cathedral rector, other appointments

Father John Ubel has been appointed rector of the Cathedral of St. Paul and pastor of the Cathedral parish effective July 1, the archdiocese announced May 1.

Her task: Share ACCW’s messages in new ways, get more young women involved

As she’s helping the organization set up a Facebook profile, Natasha Cramer, 26, understands the cultural and demographic challenges the ACCW faces with many younger women working.

80 years doing God’s work

The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women in St. Paul-Minneapolis celebrated 80 years of 'carrying out the mission of Jesus Christ.'

Do you consider your occupation more than just a job?

Is it more like a vocation, a “calling,” in which you are using God’s gifts to serve and make life better for others? If this describes your career choice, we would like to hear from you.

Groundbreaking event

Archbishop John Nienstedt reviews the Corps of Cadets at St. Thomas Academy in Mendota Heights before ground-breaking ceremonies for a new student activities center

Honoring the champs

Archbishop John Nienstedt shows off a photograph given to him by hockey players at Benilde-St. Margaret’s School

Ten men will be ordained transitional deacons May 5

Ten men will be ordained as transitional deacons by Archbishop John Nienstedt during a Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 5, at the Basilica of St. Mary, 88 17th St. N. in Minneapolis.
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