Communications / The Catholic Spirit

Ten men prepare to be ordained to the permanent diaconate on Dec. 12; read all about them in the latest issue of The Catholic Spirit! Also, discover Father Mike Schmitz's "Parables" tour, and learn about a Benedictine sister's role as a police chaplain!

Discover two grief ministries bringing comfort to parents who have lost children. Also, read about one apostolate's mission to minister to healthcare workers, and learn more about the Care of Creation listening session hosted by the Archdiocese.

Celebrate the beatification of Blessed Fulton J. Sheen by reading more about Archdiocese's many pilgrims to the event! Also, read about Father Theodore Campbell's legacy, and discover how a crosier found in a scrapyard lead one Catholic back to the Church.

A moment from the  Sept. 14 livetream Mass at St. Gabriel the Archangel in Hopkins, during which Father Brent Bowman had a profound spiritual experience, when viral and garnered media coverage.

Did you know that Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen had connections to St. Paul and Minneapolis? In anticipation of his beatification, explore more about his time at the St. Paul Seminary and his visits to the Twin Cities! Also, read more...

The Archdiocesan Update was sent Tuesday, Aug. 25 to all parish staff, clergy and ACC staff. Read the message here.