As Christmas approached, St. Peter's Square was filled with balloons, singing and an incredible variety of Baby Jesus figurines — everything from plastic figures that would fit in a walnut shell to those that were larger-than...
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Self-centeredness is first obstacle to becoming a good priest, pope says
The prayer, community life and pastoral experience offered to seminarians must help them become priests with a strong sense of belonging to the Lord, to the church and to God's kingdom, Pope Francis said.
Reach out and touch your future, mentors urge Ward students
It looks like speed dating.
Father Thomas Hesse remembered for his kind spirit
Father Thomas Nicholas Hesse did not consider retirement the end of his priestly ministry but, rather, a different phase.
Local donors to Croatian orphanages see dollars at work
“Beautiful sounds of children singing, playing, yelling. These are universal.”
Holy Destinations: St. Patrick in Emerald
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Examination of conscience can start with First Commandment
Recently, I received in the mail a copy of a beautiful letter sent by a penitent to one of our priests. The following are excerpts from that letter.
Archdiocese holds first rural youth conference
“I put before you the one great thing to love on earth: the Blessed Sacrament.”
State Champions
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Vocation events open kids’ eyes, hearts to possibilities
Studies have been conducted in the vocations world indicating that the number 11 is significant in vocational discernment.