The Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, as part of their 125th anniversary, hosted a celebration April 10 for people in the diocese who work in parish […]
Spirit of social ministry comes alive at Little Falls gathering
Chastity is about saying yes to God’s plan for sexuality
We made it! We got to the joy of Easter, despite our struggles and temptations. Our Lenten journey, whether or not we did all that we […]
Stepping out of our comfort zones helps us to grow
If I’m not working on something word wise, it feels as if something’s just not right. Like, something is missing. Something is off. A part of […]
Bishops’ Capitol visit models faithful citizenship
When the bishops of Minnesota had breakfast with Gov. Mark Dayton and met with legislators at the State Capitol in mid-March, they weren’t just “keeping up […]
Rural women: invaluable and irreplaceable
The following commentary first appeared in the January/February issue of The Harvest, monthly magazine of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, Montana. It was written by Bishop […]
The nun who kissed Elvis, ditched Hollywood and found her home
Dolores Hart was 19 when she filmed her first movie scene: kissing Elvis Presley. The aspiring actress was dressed in a polka dot dress with her […]
The state budget: Finding the right ‘measure’
One of the main debates at the State Capitol this year centers on what to do with a projected $900 million budget surplus, the result of […]
Honoring an old friend’s life after his tragic death
My old friend Phil was killed in a tragic automobile accident last July. He left behind his wife, Judy, and their son, daughter and grandkids. He […]