As we discern our choices, let us remember that no candidate is likely to align fully with our positions. And although we may not find a presidential candidate, for example, who aligns with all our values, that is not an excuse to abstain from voting altogether. There is a full ballot of candidates, each with the potential to shape our communities and our future.
"The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults" (RCIA) changing to "The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults" (OCIA). We will be seeing this change by the end of 2024. Please click to read an article from the Catholic Spirit Newspaper on the explanation of the name change.
Did you know that there is a vocation for women to Consecration of Virgins? We have included this vocation to our Vocation Page under the Consecration Life for Women! The explanation of this vocation is written by a Consecrated Virgin in the Diocese of Duluth. Please Click here for more information!
We have reached the end of this legislative session and we, the staff of the Minnesota Catholic Conference, want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and prayers. Your advocacy has been instrumental in our efforts to promote policies that reflect our Catholic values and uphold the dignity of every human person. We are pleased to provide you with a round-up of the legislative issues we've been working on this session. We will continue to provide more coverage of session in the coming days and weeks, so please stay tuned to our newsletter and social media platforms. Together, let us continue to work toward a just and compassionate society, guided by the teachings of our Lord.
Walker was blessed to have the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage to stop at St. Agnes for a little bit of Adoration before they continued to Grand Rapids, MN, on their pilgrimage to Indianapolis! Here are some photos and videos of the 2024 National Eucharistic Procession arriving in Walker! More photos to come!
The Ministries Appeal unifies our efforts and allows us as Catholics to support critical Church sevices and ministries beyond individual parishes. Please go to our updated website: dioceseduluth.org/the-ministries-appeal to learn more about the great work being done by the Ministries Appeal. To donate online: www.dioceseduluth.org/donate
Please join all of us at St. Agnes and Sacred Heart Parishes in congratulating Ella Henning for winning the Class A Wrestling State Championship! Click here to read article from the Pilot-Independent.
New book offers a short treatise of the life and mission of Monsignor Joseph Buh. This book is now available for free at Saint Agnes and Sacred Heart Parishes. Click here for photo of book.
In my video presentation, I am calling us to continue our mission of healing (mission emphasis one), as well as leading people through the Scriptures and the Eucharist to the healing and hope (Paschal Mystery) that we can only experience in the Real Presence of Jesus (mission emphasis two). Video Link Offered by Clicking on this Article.
Please click here to see the schedule and Resources for the National Eucharistic Revival Schedule. The schedule offers the date, location, and time for each event including the procession. By the way, did you know that they are planning to stop at St. Agnes on May 20th, as they travel to Grand Rapids?!! There will be more information on how you may be part of the procession!!
THANKS TO YOUR Generous donations we met the challenge match for new flooring! Funds are now available, and we will be starting the project soon! THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE!