Nicole Mamura

Join in this novena for the protection of human life, from conception to natural death. Each day of the novena features a different prayer intention, as well as a short reflection, suggested actions, and additional information to help participants go deeper.

When I was recently in Rome for the ordination of two of our seminarians as deacons, I had the opportunity to meet Pope Leo for the first time. Having worked for so many years at the Vatican in service to the Successor of Peter, it has always been a thrill for me to be in the presence of the Holy Father or to even catch a glimpse of him.

In celebration of the 175th anniversary of the Catholic Church in Minnesota, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis is hosting Vatican Unveiled, an exhibit of the largest collection of papal artifacts outside of Rome. The exhibit is the personal collection of Father Richard Kunst, a priest of the Diocese of Duluth. Father Kunst has a deep knowledge of the items and a passion for telling their stories.   

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. The following events are offered locally for those who have experienced or been affected by a pregnancy or infant loss.

On the fifth anniversary of Fratelli tutti, Pope Francis’ encyclical letter on fraternity and social friendship, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops released an invitation for reflection.

I often find it interesting to learn the history behind certain names. I’ve heard many stories from parents at baptisms of how their child was named after a beloved family member or patron saint. In my own family, “Bernard” was such a name – as it was shared by my father.

Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

The Minnesota Catholic Conference, in collaboration with other religious communities and school advocates, proposes strengthening the Safe Schools Program by creating a consistent school safety funding stream of $100 per student for all students, irrespective of where they attend school—public, charter, nonpublic, or tribal.

While the extraordinary challenges of our times generally rule our news feeds—particularly in recent weeks—I find hope in the resilience and faith of our brothers and sisters overcoming tragedy.

World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10, and the Catholic Church marks the Jubilee of Consolation on September 15. In recognition of the continuing mental health crisis, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has announced a new component within the ongoing National Catholic Mental Health Campaign focused on amplifying local engagement on mental health.

Please pray for all those affected by the shooting today at Annunciation in Minneapolis. Updates to come from The Catholic Spirit.

In fall 2025, watch for a new video series on reclaiming the peace, rest and leisure of Sundays with the Lord and family.

Archbishop Hebda is asking all parishes of the archdiocese to join in a nationwide special appeal for humanitarian relief and pastoral support in Gaza on or near the weekend of August 30-31.

I was privileged this weekend to gather with Bishops Izen and Kenney and the seminarians from our Archdiocese for the annual “Seminary Expedition,” organized by our vocations director, Father Mark Pavlak.

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), and Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities are inviting Catholics to join a focused effort of daily prayer to stop taxpayer funding of the abortion industry.

Reacting to the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by the U.S. Congress, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, lamented the great harm the bill will cause to many of the most vulnerable in society, making steeper cuts to Medicaid and clean energy tax credits, and adding more to the deficit.

At the annual Catholic Media Association awards on Friday night at the Catholic Media Conference in Phoenix, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis was honored with the following 23 awards.

Going way back to my days as an elementary school student, I would always get a little melancholic on the last day of June. I would wait the whole school year for summer to come, and the last day of June would signal to me that one of our three Pittsburgh summer months was already over. I would have been happy to vote for a 31st day of June, even if it meant knocking February down to 27 days.

The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis and Editions de Signe have produced a book and graphic novel to spotlight the people, parishes, Catholic schools and other Catholic entities that have contributed to the strength of this local Church from 1850 to today to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Archdiocese.

The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has been named one of the Top Workplaces in Minnesota by the Minnesota Star Tribune and a national standard Top Workplace. A complete list was published in the Star Tribune Top Workplaces special section June 15.