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Sister Norma Pimentel Encourages St. Thomas Community to Step Out of Comfort Zone
Faith and MissionSister Norma Pimentel, a dedicated advocate for change, encouraged the University of St. Thomas community to become more compassionate supporters of positive immigration and social change. Living in Texas, Pimentel witnessed the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border firsthand. When she joined a group of sisters involved in taking care of immigrants in shelters, Pimentel found…
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In the News: Sister Norma Pimentel, the 'Pope's Favorite Nun,' Visits With St. Thomas Students
In the NewsSister Norma Pimentel, Mexican-American nun of the Missionaries of Jesus and the executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, recently visited with students at the University of St. Thomas, and - along with St. Thomas senior Maggie Sutton - spoke with KSTP-TV ahead of the on-campus event, deemed "Popping Bubbles." From the story: As… -
Interreligious Studies Center Director Publishes Book
Professional NotesDr. Hans Gustafson, director of the Jay Phillips Center for Interreligious Studies at the University of St. Thomas and an adjunct professor in the Department of Theology, recently published the book Everyday Wisdom: Interreligious Studies in a Pluralistic World. Publisher’s summary: Over the last decade, interreligious and interfaith studies have flourished in religion and theology… -
The Significance of Special Prayer Services on Campus
Faith and MissionIn a time of uncertainty, the University of St. Thomas Campus Ministry provides comfort to students, faculty and staff through special prayer services, as well as for other occasions. On Oct. 13, the St. Thomas community gathered in the Anderson Student Center atrium for a Prayer for Peace. Members of the St. Thomas community from… -
In the News: St. Thomas Grad Writes About Journey to Catholicism
In the NewsKate Ostaffe, a recent graduate of the University of St. Thomas, wrote about finding her faith for an article that was published in The Catholic Spirit. From the Story: When I arrived at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, I found a community that was on fire for Christ. These people had a… -
Catholic Studies Celebrates 30 Years of Impact
University News“My message here tonight is simple. I want to thank you on behalf of the hundreds of St. Thomas students, alumni, staff and faculty – who did not major in Catholic Studies, who do not hold Catholic Studies degrees, who do not work for Catholic Studies, who never taught a Catholic Studies course – but… -
Celebrating 100 Years of Seminary Formation
Faith and MissionBuilding on a sturdy foundation. This is where Father Jonathan Kelly found himself after inheriting a healthy and vibrant college seminary in 2021 when Archbishop Bernard Hebda appointed him the ninth rector of Saint John Vianney. Gratitude pervaded his homily on the feast of St. John Vianney as he addressed more than 200 alumni gathered… -
St. Thomas Hosts Cultural Day for Annual Tekakwitha Conference
Professional NotesFather Chris Collins, SJ, vice president for mission at the University of St. Thomas, celebrated at the 84th annual Tekakwitha Conference that was held July 19-22, 2023. The conference, which saw nearly 500 attendees, is a gathering of primarily Native Catholics from around the U.S. and Canada and is hosted at a different location each… -
A Time of Renewal: How the Eucharistic Revival Is Changing Local, National Church
Faith and MissionFlorian, Minnesota, doesn’t even show up on Wikipedia’s list of cities in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. The unincorporated town of 400 is 52 miles straight north of Crookston and about the exact same distance south of the Canadian border. Diocese of Crookston Bishop Andrew Cozzens calls it “a little town with a little Church… -
How Is the Eucharist the Real Presence of Christ?
Faith and MissionHow can Catholics say what looks like bread and wine is actually Jesus Himself? What is the Eucharist? The better question: Who is the Eucharist? The Catholic Church teaches that the Holy Eucharist – the bread and wine transformed into Jesus’ Body and Blood at every Mass – contains the whole spiritual good of the…