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Prairie Catholic Archives
2008 Pope Benedicat XVI will make his first visit as the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church to the United States this month. The six-day trip will begin in Washington, D.C., and continue to New York City. The trip is historic, especially since the Holy Father will address the United Nations General Assembly, meet with President George Bush, and visit Ground Zero. Open Your Heart to Jesus! In Celebration of the Diocese of New Ulm's 50th anniversary, Area Faith Community Missions are being held from January-April in parish communities throughout the diocese. During this season of Lent, let us devote our time to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving which helps us focus on the mystery of redemption. Let us joyfully anticipate then celebrate, the Resurrection of Jesus and the gift of the Holy Spirit coming upon us. Catholic Schools Week will be3 celebrated in Catholic schools around the diocese the week of January 27 - February 2. This year's theme, Catholic Schools Light the Way, combines the concepts of God as the light of the world and the light of knowledge that our schools kindle in students. 2007 The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is celebrated during the Advent season giving us the opportunity to focus on Mary, who has been called the bridge between the Old Testament and the New Testament - between expectation and fulfillment. In this Advent season, allow her to be a symbol of hope, of God's presence in your struggles, and God's hand in your life. Let the celebration begin! The Diocese of New Ulm celebrates 50 years of A Loving People in a Holy Place Special Anniversary Edition of the 50th Anniversary of the Diocese of New Ulm The seven-year renovation project of te Church of St. Aloysius in Olivia is nearing completion. Nearly 1.2 million dollars will have been spent restoring the 1926, historic Italian style church both inside and out. A Warm Welcome! About 3,000 people gathered June 29, 2007, for a nearly 3-hour welcoming Liturgy at the Cathedral of St. Paul to welcome Coadjutor Archbishop John C. Ninestedt to the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapollis. Meet our newest priest! Deacon Paul D. Timmerman was ordained to the Holy Order of Priesthood on Saturday, May 26, 2007, at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, New Ulm, MN, by the Most Rev. John C. Nienstedt, Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of New Ulm Bishop John C. Nienstedt named Coadjutor Archbishop - will continue duties in Diocese of New Ulm until a new bishop is named How to Catechize in the Easter
Season - using the Easter Vigil as a learning experience in the parish,
school, and home Holy Trinity Cathedral in New Ulm to host this year's Chrism Mass Holy Trinity Cathedral in New Ulm to host this year's Chrism Mass First of a kind evangelization missions scheduled throughout diocese-Redemptorists to preach in all Area Faith Communities/parishes
Preparations for feast of Christmas begins with two traditional celebrations within the Hispanic community Bishop announces events for 50th anniversary observance in 2007 First Annual Diocesan Ministries Appeal to be held November 18-19, 2006 Third seminarian in two years
ordained a priest for the diocese Ordination Class of 2006 found to be older, better educated Deacon Keith R. Salisbury to be ordained a priest June 3 Pope Benedict XVI to mark
one year anniversary of his papacy Granting access to a better education - Minnesota Catholic bishops seek aid for students to choose school to meet their needs United States Conference of Catholic Bishops call for "responsible transition" and "serious civil dialogue" in Iraq Papal honors given in the Diocese of New Ulm! Five priests receive papal honors of the title "Monsignor"; conferral celebration to be held in February Diocesan Plan for Parishes 2003-2008 continues to move forward - Church of St. Thomas in Jessenland becomes first oratory Plans underway for 50th Anniversary observance of diocese - "a loving people in a Holy Place" celebration theme October Two seminarians ordained to
the holy order of priesthood A pope has been chosen! - Seminarian Mark Steffl eyewitness to historical moment of announcement of Pope Benedict XVI United States bishops publish Compendium of church's social doctrine Chrism Mass to be held March 17 at St. Anastasia parish, Hutchinson Minnesota's Catholic bishops call for an increase in state income tax - newly released Pastoral Statement urges lawmakers to resist further funding cuts to human service programs Minnesota Catholic bishops
reflect on importance of marriage and family 2004 Catholic bishops convene in Washington for annual fall meetint - new president elected; important proposals and recommendations debated and voted on Survey finds lifelong support for marriage emphasized in Catholic Church Plan for Parishes 2003-2008 continues to move forward - four additional proposed Area Faith Communities to begin planning process Report on Survery of 2004 Priestly Ordinations - this year's ordination class reflects older, more educated, more foreign-born men Shrine of the Diocese of New Ulm dates back one hundred years! Centennial commemoration planned for Saturday, August 28 UCSSB President welcomes new instruction on the Eucharist Introducing Bishop Nienstedt's personal coat of arms The Mass of Chrism; the most significant liturgy of the year to be held March 30 at Sacred Heart, Murdock Catholic high schools in New Ulm diocese share in $63,000 blessing Renewing our Catholic commitment to defend human llife and dignity 2003 December November October Our Lady of the Lakes in Spicer-New London closes doors to the past only to open new ones to the future 110 years of Catholic education
coming to an end at St. Andrew's, Fairfax 2002 2001 2000  Web Weaver: VoyageurWeb |