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As Pope Francis notes in ‘Amoris Laetitia,’ the Church is a family of families, and the home of pastoral accompaniment is the parish. The parish has a central role in making clear the Gospel vision for marriage and family life. Cardinal Donald Wuerl, speaking March 4 about “Sharing in the Joy of Love in Marriage and Family,” a new pastoral plan for the Archdiocese of Washington to implement “Amoris Laetitia” at the parish level.
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The number of Knights of Columbus worldwide. The Catholic fraternal men’s organization launched an initiative that allows eligible men to become associate members by joining online, rather than through a parish. Associate membership is geared especially for men not able to make the time commitment to join a council, but it entitles them to similar benefits of council-based Knights. For more information, visit kofc.org/joinus.
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The number of psalms in the Book of Psalms. Two parishioners at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, Jonathan and Julia Vikesland, have combined their respective talents in video and music to create Psalm Reflections for the Lenten season. Each week during Lent, MARRIAGE LONGEVITY Marvin and Ellen Scheuble were honored at their parish, St. Mary in Waverly, they are releasing a video on the psalm from the upcoming Sunday’s Mass. Shot at the by Worldwide Marriage Encounter March 3 for being the longest married couple in Minnesota. They have been married 73 years and exchanged their vows on D-Day, June 6, 1944. St. Mary’s pastor, Father Basilica, videos feature commentary by Johan van Parys, the Basilica’s director of liturgy, along with Julia’s musical performance of the psalm. The couple hopes to continue to Kenneth O’Hotto, blessed them during Mass. produce the videos at other parishes after Easter. To subscribe to the videos, visit juliaelizabeth.org. COURTESY DICK AND MARY JO HRUBY
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The age of the Diocese of La Crosse in west-central Wisconsin. The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis’ neighbor opened its anniversary year March 3 with Mass celebrated by Bishop William Patrick Callahan of La Crosse at St. Gabriel in Prairie Du Chien, the oldest church in the diocese. Other celebrations and Masses are planned throughout this year. For more information, visit diolc.org/150/event-schedule.
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The number of weekly volunteers it takes to run St. Albert the Great’s fish fries on Fridays during Lent. WCCO honored the south Minneapolis parish March 1 with its Viewers’ Choice award for Best Friday Fish Fry in Minnesota.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH St. Peter Claver Catholic School third-grade students Arianna Muia, left, and Edna Gogra dance in a Black History Month program Feb. 23 at adjacent St. Peter Claver church in St. Paul. Kindergarten through eighth-grade students observed Black History Month in February by studying historical figures such as Mansa Musa and St. Peter Claver. The celebration culminates with a wax museum event 1 p.m. March 9. The multi-cultural school is rooted in the traditions of AfricanAmericans and African immigrants. To see videos of the program, visit bit.ly/2FjdEeo.
ONLINE exclusive Leaders of local Catholic institutions that benefited from philanthropist John Nasseff’s generosity reflect on his legacy following his death Feb. 21 at age 94. A Catholic, former West Publishing executive and the son of Lebanese immigrants, Nasseff made his final public appearance at St. Agnes School in St. Paul, which he helped save from closure in 2007. “When God blessed him, he did not forget where he came from,” said Chorbishop Sharbel Maroun, pastor of St. Maron Maronite parish in Minneapolis, which also benefited from Nasseff’s generosity. “His roots were very, very important to him.” Read more at TheCatholicSpirit.com.
The Catholic Spirit is published semi-monthly for The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Vol. 23 — No. 5 MOST REVEREND BERNARD A. HEBDA, Publisher TOM HALDEN, Associate Publisher MARIA C. WIERING, Editor
The number of different women religious communities with sisters serving in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, according to the 2017 Minnesota Catholic Directory. National Catholic Sisters Week runs March 8-14. For local events, visit nationalcatholicsistersweek.org.
CORRECTIONS In the Feb. 8 issue, a story about the Aim Higher Foundation included an incorrect figure for the amount of additional scholarships it distributed last year with funds from the Catholic Services Appeal. The correct amount is $340,000. Also in the Feb. 8 issue, a story about Rachel’s Vineyard provided an incorrect cost to attend a retreat. The cost is $180, and it is always waived for participants who cannot afford it. In the Feb. 22 issue, a story about the Shakopee Passion Play incorrectly listed Father Erik Lundgren as pastor of Sts. Joachim and Anne. He is the parochial administrator. Also in the Feb. 22 issue, a story about Catholic Community Foundation staff member Mike Ricci provided an incorrect timeline of his employment with the foundation. He was offered a position at CCF in October 2016. The Catholic Spirit apologizes for the errors.
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