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Respect Life ArticlesBarb Simon-Johnson2021-03-30T10:44:37-05:00

Respect Life Articles

Ethical Primers by Fr. Thomas Knoblach, Ph.D.

  • Abortion (PDF)
  • Artificial Reproductive Technologies (PDF)
  • Capital Punishment (PDF)
  • Cloning (PDF)
  • Just War (PDF)
  • Medically Assisted Nutrition and Hydration (PDF)
  • Medical Decisions Regarding Life-Sustaining Treatments (PDF)
  • Stem Cell Research (PDF)

Other Resources:
  • Dignitas Personae (PDF)
  • The Principles Governing Cooperation: A Flowchart Summary (PDF)
  • United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities website

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Patrick Flynn, Director of the Office of Marriage and Family

Janet Dusek, Associate
Wendy Gessell, NFP Clerical Support
Sheila Reineke, NFP Program Coordinator
Jan Zylla, Clerical Support
 
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Catholic Charities hosted their annual Mardi Gras Gala this past Saturday at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud. 

The night included a silent auction, games, dinner, dancing, and live music. 

All proceeds went to support Catholic Charities’ Domus Transitional Housing and Emergency Services. 

A special thank you to Catholic Charities for all of the important work they do!
Catholic Charities hosted their annual Mardi Gras Gala this past Saturday at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud. 

The night included a silent auction, games, dinner, dancing, and live music. 

All proceeds went to support Catholic Charities’ Domus Transitional Housing and Emergency Services. 

A special thank you to Catholic Charities for all of the important work they do!
Catholic Charities hosted their annual Mardi Gras Gala this past Saturday at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud. 

The night included a silent auction, games, dinner, dancing, and live music. 

All proceeds went to support Catholic Charities’ Domus Transitional Housing and Emergency Services. 

A special thank you to Catholic Charities for all of the important work they do!
Catholic Charities hosted their annual Mardi Gras Gala this past Saturday at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud. 

The night included a silent auction, games, dinner, dancing, and live music. 

All proceeds went to support Catholic Charities’ Domus Transitional Housing and Emergency Services. 

A special thank you to Catholic Charities for all of the important work they do!
Catholic Charities hosted their annual Mardi Gras Gala this past Saturday at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud. 

The night included a silent auction, games, dinner, dancing, and live music. 

All proceeds went to support Catholic Charities’ Domus Transitional Housing and Emergency Services. 

A special thank you to Catholic Charities for all of the important work they do!
Catholic Charities hosted their annual Mardi Gras Gala this past Saturday at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud. 

The night included a silent auction, games, dinner, dancing, and live music. 

All proceeds went to support Catholic Charities’ Domus Transitional Housing and Emergency Services. 

A special thank you to Catholic Charities for all of the important work they do!
Catholic Charities hosted their annual Mardi Gras Gala this past Saturday at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud. 

The night included a silent auction, games, dinner, dancing, and live music. 

All proceeds went to support Catholic Charities’ Domus Transitional Housing and Emergency Services. 

A special thank you to Catholic Charities for all of the important work they do!
Catholic Charities hosted their annual Mardi Gras Gala this past Saturday at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud. 

The night included a silent auction, games, dinner, dancing, and live music. 

All proceeds went to support Catholic Charities’ Domus Transitional Housing and Emergency Services. 

A special thank you to Catholic Charities for all of the important work they do!
Catholic Charities hosted their annual Mardi Gras Gala this past Saturday at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud. 

The night included a silent auction, games, dinner, dancing, and live music. 

All proceeds went to support Catholic Charities’ Domus Transitional Housing and Emergency Services. 

A special thank you to Catholic Charities for all of the important work they do!
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Catholic Charities hosted their annual Mardi Gras Gala this past Saturday at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud. The night included a silent auction, games, dinner, dancing, and live music. All proceeds went to support Catholic Charities’ Domus Transitional Housing and Emergency Services. A special thank you to Catholic Charities for all of the important work they do!
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UPCOMING EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL EVENTS! 

🕊 FRIDAY, FEB. 3: Cor Jesu (Heart of Jesus), First Friday Novena 

- 6:30 p.m., St. Ann’s, Wadena 
- an evening of Mass, adoration, reconciliation. 

🕊SUNDAY, FEB. 19: Breadtalks 

- 2:00 p.m., Sunken Ship Brewing, Princeton
- Testimonies & talks on the Eucharist. 

Don’t miss out on these 2 great opportunities to grow in your love of the Eucharist put on by our diocesan Revival team! 

For more info, check out the link in our bio.
UPCOMING EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL EVENTS! 

🕊 FRIDAY, FEB. 3: Cor Jesu (Heart of Jesus), First Friday Novena 

- 6:30 p.m., St. Ann’s, Wadena 
- an evening of Mass, adoration, reconciliation. 

🕊SUNDAY, FEB. 19: Breadtalks 

- 2:00 p.m., Sunken Ship Brewing, Princeton
- Testimonies & talks on the Eucharist. 

Don’t miss out on these 2 great opportunities to grow in your love of the Eucharist put on by our diocesan Revival team! 

For more info, check out the link in our bio.
UPCOMING EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL EVENTS! 

🕊 FRIDAY, FEB. 3: Cor Jesu (Heart of Jesus), First Friday Novena 

- 6:30 p.m., St. Ann’s, Wadena 
- an evening of Mass, adoration, reconciliation. 

🕊SUNDAY, FEB. 19: Breadtalks 

- 2:00 p.m., Sunken Ship Brewing, Princeton
- Testimonies & talks on the Eucharist. 

Don’t miss out on these 2 great opportunities to grow in your love of the Eucharist put on by our diocesan Revival team! 

For more info, check out the link in our bio.
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UPCOMING EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL EVENTS! 🕊 FRIDAY, FEB. 3: Cor Jesu (Heart of Jesus), First Friday Novena - 6:30 p.m., St. Ann’s, Wadena - an evening of Mass, adoration, reconciliation. 🕊SUNDAY, FEB. 19: Breadtalks - 2:00 p.m., Sunken Ship Brewing, Princeton - Testimonies & talks on the Eucharist. Don’t miss out on these 2 great opportunities to grow in your love of the Eucharist put on by our diocesan Revival team! For more info, check out the link in our bio.
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This week’s Teaching Tuesday theme is: “Eucharist means Thanksgiving.”

Be sure to check back every Tuesday for teaching videos on the Eucharist made by Anne McCarney, education team lead for the diocese’s Eucharistic Revival team!
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This week’s Teaching Tuesday theme is: “Eucharist means Thanksgiving.” Be sure to check back every Tuesday for teaching videos on the Eucharist made by Anne McCarney, education team lead for the diocese’s Eucharistic Revival team!
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Priests and deacons and their wives gathered at Seven Dolors Church in Albany Jan. 27 for a reception to honor Bishop Kettler and to welcome Bishop-elect Neary. 

Don’t forget that Bishop Kettler’s public farewell is just one week away! 🕊
Priests and deacons and their wives gathered at Seven Dolors Church in Albany Jan. 27 for a reception to honor Bishop Kettler and to welcome Bishop-elect Neary. 

Don’t forget that Bishop Kettler’s public farewell is just one week away! 🕊
Priests and deacons and their wives gathered at Seven Dolors Church in Albany Jan. 27 for a reception to honor Bishop Kettler and to welcome Bishop-elect Neary. 

Don’t forget that Bishop Kettler’s public farewell is just one week away! 🕊
Priests and deacons and their wives gathered at Seven Dolors Church in Albany Jan. 27 for a reception to honor Bishop Kettler and to welcome Bishop-elect Neary. 

Don’t forget that Bishop Kettler’s public farewell is just one week away! 🕊
Priests and deacons and their wives gathered at Seven Dolors Church in Albany Jan. 27 for a reception to honor Bishop Kettler and to welcome Bishop-elect Neary. 

Don’t forget that Bishop Kettler’s public farewell is just one week away! 🕊
Priests and deacons and their wives gathered at Seven Dolors Church in Albany Jan. 27 for a reception to honor Bishop Kettler and to welcome Bishop-elect Neary. 

Don’t forget that Bishop Kettler’s public farewell is just one week away! 🕊
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Priests and deacons and their wives gathered at Seven Dolors Church in Albany Jan. 27 for a reception to honor Bishop Kettler and to welcome Bishop-elect Neary. Don’t forget that Bishop Kettler’s public farewell is just one week away! 🕊
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