The Catholic Spirit

The Catholic Spirit serves as the official newspaper for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. This tabloid-style publication reaches close to 90,000 homes throughout the Twin Cities region.

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Parents honor legacy of their son with annual memorial Mass

1 week ago | thecatholicspirit.com | Dave Hrbacek

The occasion was the 25th anniversary of the death of Charles Untz, son of Steve and Ellen, who died in a car accident at the age of 18. Though his life was cut short, he left a powerful impression on those around him. His strong faith touched many, and continues to inspire those who knew him, plus a growing number of people who have come to know about him through the annual Mass.
More than $5 billion annually: Researchers estimate Church’s economic benefits to Minnesota

1 week ago | thecatholicspirit.com | Rebecca Omastiak

The “Fruits of the Vine: The Economic Impact of the Catholic Church in Minnesota” report was commissioned by the Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) and sponsored by the Institute for Policy Research at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and the Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota in St. Paul.
2nd annual St. Lawrence Newman Center Spring Wine Social hosted at Edina parish

1 week ago | thecatholicspirit.com | Josh McGovern |Dave Hrbacek

People in suits and dresses packed the school’s renovated gymnasium to hear from speakers Father Mike Schmitz, the director of youth and young adult ministry for the Diocese of Duluth, and Father Jake Anderson, the pastor of St. Lawrence and director of the Newman Center. Samuel Galvin and Maddie Mautino gave student testimonies.
Holy Thursday Chrism Mass to feature new clergy vestments

1 week ago | thecatholicspirit.com | Dave Hrbacek |Rebecca Omastiak |Josh McGovern

Deacon Larry Lawinger, director of the diaconate, came up with the idea in 2024 of getting matching vestments for all priests (chasubles) and deacons (dalmatics). After Archbishop Hebda approved, the diaconate office then provided funding and bought 732 vestments for the clergy of the archdiocese.
Registration opens for 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage events in 10 states

1 week ago | thecatholicspirit.com | Dave Hrbacek

The 2025 Drexel Route, which begins May 17 in Indianapolis and ends June 22 in Los Angeles, will include eight young adult “perpetual pilgrims” traveling with the Eucharist across 10 states and 20 dioceses, which will host opportunities for prayer, Mass and Eucharistic adoration, charitable works and community fellowship. Events are free to attend but require registration.
Pope's visit to basilica is sign of improved health, press office says

1 week ago | thecatholicspirit.com | Rebecca Omastiak

The 88-year-old pope, pushed in a wheelchair by his nurse and using a nasal cannula to deliver supplemental oxygen, entered the basilica just before 1 p.m. April 10. Vatican News said he went to the basilica to pray at the tomb of St. Pius X. The Vatican press office said April 11 that the pope had asked his assistants to take him to the basilica to pray, and they did so. “He was happy to pray in the basilica and to encounter people,” the press office said.
Catholic Spirit editor describes walking Camino de Santiago

2 weeks ago | thecatholicspirit.com | Dave Hrbacek

Joe Ruff, editor-in-chief of The Catholic Spirit, recently returned from walking 80 miles of the Camino de Santiago in Spain and Portugal with his brother, Paul, assistant director of human formation and director of counseling at The St. Paul Seminary in St. Paul. After an invitation from Paul in December, the two decided to make this spiritual pilgrimage.
Drop — PG-13 (A-lll) - TheCatholicSpirit.com

2 weeks ago | thecatholicspirit.com | Dave Hrbacek

Meghann Fahy plays Chicago therapist Violet. A survivor of spousal abuse herself, as opening flashbacks show, Violet specializes in helping other women in similar situations. After an understandably long hiatus from the dating scene, Violet is ready to reclaim romance via a rendezvous with Henry (Brandon Sklenar), a professional photographer with whom she recently connected online. He’s arranged for dinner at a luxurious restaurant atop a skyscraper.
Supreme Court permits migrant deportations under wartime law, for now

2 weeks ago | thecatholicspirit.com | Dave Hrbacek

In March, President Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act for the first time since World War II, granting himself broad authority under a wartime law to deport people allegedly associated with the Venezuelan gang Tren De Aragua, prompting both legal challenges and concern from Catholic immigration advocates.
Coon Rapids priest becomes National Guard chaplain

2 weeks ago | thecatholicspirit.com | Dave Hrbacek

With relatives serving in the military, it was a natural idea. But he put it on the shelf and focused on preparing for ordination and service as a priest for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Then, in December 2023, he had an encounter with a parishioner at Epiphany in Coon Rapids, where he now serves as a parochial vicar, that set the stage for a calling he made official April 5, when he was sworn in during a small ceremony at the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul.