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Faith Briefs for July 26

Pastor LeClere retirement celebration A retirment celebration for Pastor Don LeClere will be Saturday and Sunday at the Marshall Evangelical Free Church, 410 Airport Road. Sharing and reception will start at 2 p.m. Saturday. The retirement worship service will be 10 a.m. Sunday. Meal to follow. Judge’s order shields Catholic Charities from deposition as Texas investigates border aid groups McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A judge on Wednesday rejected Texas’ attempts to compel a deposition from one of the largest migrant shelters on the U.S.-Mexico border, dealing a new legal setback to ...

Vatican to prepare document on role of women in leadership

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican said Tuesday that its doctrine office will prepare a document on women in leadership roles in the Catholic Church, a new initiative to respond to longstanding demands by women to have a greater say in the church’s life. The document will be written by the Dicastery of the Doctrine of the Faith as its contribution to Pope Francis’ big church reform process, now entering its second main phase with a meeting of bishops in October, known as a synod. The Vatican announced the details of the doctrinal document shortly after its news conference — led by four ...

Faith Briefs for June 7

CDA meeting Monday The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #1291 will be having their meeting after the 5:30 p.m. Mass Monday at Holy Redeemer. This will be the Priest Appreciation “Pot Luck” supper. Bring a food dish to share. NUDCCW service project The NUDCCW has chosen Care 4 Nigeria as the International Service Project for 24-25. This project collects donations for the people of Nigeria such as household items, personal care items, some tools, and financial donations to help cover shipping expenses. It is overseen by Rev. Cornelius who is serving in the Christ the King ...

Faith Briefs for May 31

Night of Cornerstone Thursday Night of Cornerstone will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Cornerstone Church at 202 North Fourth Street. The Night of Cornerstone is an opportunity for adults and children. Night of Cornerstone is a time for worship, prayer and fellowship, with a special program for children. Meidl to celebrate ordination Rev. Gerald S. Meidl is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood in the Diocese of New Ulm on Sunday, June 9, at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. There will be a Mass of Thanksgiving at noon. A reception will follow ...

Faith Briefs for May 24

Labat ordination anniversary celebration Rev. Dennis Labat is celebrating his 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest Sunday at Holy Redeemer Church in Marshall. Mass is at 2:30 p.m. Open house reception will be from 3:30-6 p.m. at Carlin Hall. Summer GriefShare session If you have experienced the death of a loved one (spouse, child, friend, family) and are journeying toward grief healing, you are invited to the GriefShare 13-week session. This nondenominational program is designed so anyone experiencing grief can join at any time. The summer session will be June 3-Aug. 19 ...

Faith Briefs for May 17

Loss of a Spouse seminar May 22 Grieving the death of a spouse? Or know someone who is? In the “Loss of a Spouse” event, you will learn what to expect in the weeks and months after your spouse’s death, and how to survive the lonliness. The seminar will be from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at Holy Redeemer Church in Marshall. For questions, call 507-532-5711. CDA awards scholarship The Catholic Daughters of the Americas local Court St. Joan of Arc #1291 has awarded a senior scholarship of $1,000 to Mary Lanoue of Marshall. She plans to major in agriculture communications ...