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Mass marks shrine’s 70th anniversary, honors soldiers’ sacrifices Thursday, 13 September 2012 09:04 |  | 
By Nikki Rajala The Visitor
During an outdoor Mass Sept. 9 marking the 70th anniversary of the Soldiers’ Shrine in Holdingford, Father Gregory Mastey asked people to stand in recognition of those who had served in the military or their families.
When he asked worshipers to speak the names of soldiers currently serving, or say a silent prayer for those who had died while in service, it was an emotional moment of reflection.
Videos spotlight Catholic teaching on marriage, amendmentThursday, 13 September 2012 08:50 | |
By Sue Schulzetenberg-Gully The Visitor
Several locally produced videos are hitting the web with the hope of reaching a broader audience regarding Catholic teaching on marriage.
“Our goal is to use multiple avenues to convey a consistent message in a respectful way,” said Father Tom Knoblach, co-coordinator of the marriage amendment initiative in the St. Cloud Diocese. “We are trying to be understanding of the struggle that people may have with this issue and try present a message as positive as we can.”
Local woman joins growing order of Nashville DominicansThursday, 13 September 2012 08:41 | |
By Kristi Anderson For The Visitor
Dominican Sister Sharon Rose Goellner, a former member of Our Lady of Angels in Sauk Centre, was one of nine women who professed perpetual vows of poverty, chastity and obedience as a Dominican Sister of St. Cecilia Congregation in Nashville, Tenn., on July 25.
New fund helps women discerning call to religious lifeWednesday, 05 September 2012 12:31 | |
By Sue Schulzetenberg-Gully The Visitor
A new fund is growing through The Catholic Foundation to help women discerning religious life leap over financial hurdles.
It could be used “if they need money to go to a retreat or for transportation to a retreat or if they want to visit a motherhouse or sometimes there’s a dowry they have to pay,” said Dave Pullis, founder of the fund and member of Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Rockville.
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