Catholic Hotdish

Zach Sobiech, whose family’s story of faith and devotion in the face of a rare form of bone cancer may be found at TheCatholicSpirit.com (In the quiet stillness of suffering, Mary resides) wrote a song which has become a viral hit.

The song “Clouds” caught the attention of Rainn Wilson (Dwight on The Office) who has a show on a quirky YouTube channel called “SoulPancake.” He gathered a number of celebrities to create a response video to honor Zach and help raise awareness and funding for research of osteosarcoma, the cancer of which Zach is afflicted.

Here are both videos:

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Bishop Blair offers a reality check 3,841

Gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit 1,037

Marriage: Speaking the truth with love 939

Parish Festivals – Fall 2012 564

Sprinter leaves disability in the dust 448

Leading With Faith – 2012 409

Dance studio owner encourages students to use God-given gifts 361

‘Elegate’ challenges young people to take faith to higher level 355

Religious freedom and the equality of women 294

Does your Catholic school have these 9 defining characteristics? 288

Enthusiasm runs high as youth day approaches 285

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Catholicism 101

Excuses to not read or use for reference the Catechism of the Catholic Church are fast disappearing.

The USCCB has now made the Catechism of the Catholic Church available in a browser-based eBook. It is free, searchable and easy to read directly from a browser. The browser version also makes it easy to share with friends via link.

The Catechism is still available for purchase as an e-book through iTunes, Amazon and directly from the USCCB in addition to the print edition.

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Gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit

New assignments announced for priests

Answering the call

Keeping an open mind on LCWR assessment

Three men ordained priests of archdiocese

Msgr. Gregory Schaffer, longtime pastor of San Lucas mission, dies at 78

Archdiocese announces new Cathedral rector, other appointments

2012 Graduation

VanDenBroeke trades computer career for priesthood

7 themes of Catholic Social teaching

Viewing of St. Paul the Apostle relic set for May 20 at Cathedral

Students ‘sell’ Mass in ad campaign

Mary: Given to us as model and guide

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Gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit 1,362

Praying with Jesus on Holy Thursday an ancient custom 1,350

Finding God in the darkness 1,317

Beware of ‘secular Catholicism’ 707

Vatican today — The Word of God is Not Confined to Writing 630

Archdiocese names new Marriage, Family and Life director 517

54 years straight: a Koshiol family tradition 500

Citing doctrinal problems, Vatican announces reforms of US nuns’ group 496

NET Ministries – 30 Years of Proclaiming the Gospel and Living for Christ 456

Good Friday pro-life prayer vigil 353

Setting the record straight on adoption, single-parent children 347

Ten men will be ordained transitional deacons May 5 284

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Were you looking for fish fries last month? You were not alone.

Fish Fries and Lenten Dinners 1,122

Gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit 1,084

Investigation under way concerning alleged misuse of archdiocesan funds 579

Papal address to Minnesota bishops focuses on marriage, family life 478

‘To the thresholds of the apostles’ 393

Lent 2012 381

The Hunger Games 380

Archdiocese hires communications director 339

Archdiocesan chief financial officer announces plans to retire 331

Music adds rich worship experience during Chrism Mass 310

Matthew Kelly

Still haven’t registered for the Archdiocesan Men’s Conference? No problem! Walk-in registrations are welcome. The event will be held from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 31, at the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul. Cost is $15.

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Conference to give men ‘fresh perspective,’ speaker says