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‘Yoke of the
Gospel’
Pallium conferral signifies Archbishop Bernard Hebda’s metropolitan role, bond with pope Story on page 5 Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the U.S., invests Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis with a pallium at the beginning of Mass Dec. 18 at the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul. Bishops from Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota attended the Mass. The dioceses of the three states form a province, with Archbishop Hebda serving as the metropolitan archbishop. When blessing palliums in June, Pope Francis called them “the yoke of the Gospel,” praying that archbishops may “pick up the yoke of the Gospel on their shoulders, and may they find it so light and easy that as they guide others by example in fidelity to your commandments, they may merit a place in your eternal pastures.”Dave Hrbacek/The Catholic Spirit
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‘O Little Town of Bethlehem’
Farming as vocation
Fond farewell
Father Alberto Curbelo’s crèche at St. Francis de Sales in St. Paul spurs reflection throughout Advent and Christmas. — Pages 12-13
Local Catholic rural life leaders write, present document “Vocation of the Agricultural Leader” to Pope Francis. — Page 15
As Catholic Charities’ Higher Ground St. Paul nears completion, Dorothy Day Center volunteer reflects on its mission. — Page 17