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Rose French covers religion for the Star Tribune.

Minneapolis parish to celebrate Indian's sainthood

Congregants at the Church of Gichitwaa Kateri in Minneapolis received an early Christmas present this year -- one they've been praying for nearly four decades.

Updated: December 23, 2011, - 08:13 PM

Obituary: Scott Brachmann 'pushed the outer limits'

The retired Navy SEAL had just returned from Kenya when he died of a heart attack at age 48, his wife said.

Updated: December 22, 2011, - 08:47 PM

On the religion beat: Church celebrates winter solstice

Christmas and Hanukkah tend to occupy the hearts and minds of many worshipers this time of year. And with good reason, of course.

Updated: December 16, 2011, - 08:19 PM

St. Cloud diocese sued for alleged abuse

Accuser says he was 6 when ex-deacon molested him.

Updated: December 13, 2011, - 11:00 PM

Female priests push Catholic boundaries

Minnesota is home to a small movement of women celebrating mass despite Vatican prohibition.

Updated: December 10, 2011, - 09:56 PM

On the religion beat: Creche collection on display in Richfield church

For the Rev. Jerry Dvorak, there's no such thing as too many creches. So far, he's collected at least 250 nativity scenes from around the world.

Updated: December 09, 2011, - 06:38 PM

Twitter seminars for clergy are a hit

Tony Jones is not timid on Twitter. He recently tweeted that prominent evangelical pastor Rick Warren's tweets are "too often sanctimonious. I'd love some sarcasm or snark on occasion. Bless you, too."

Updated: December 05, 2011, - 09:07 AM

A chance to air abuse allegations

People who say they were abused as children nearly 40 years ago by a former deacon and prominent child welfare advocate shared their stories during an unusual "listening session" arranged by Catholic church officials in St. Cloud.

Updated: December 04, 2011, - 11:09 PM

St. Cloud Diocese to air allegations of 1969 abuse

Catholic Church officials will hold a public meeting Sunday to air allegations that a prominent Minnesota child welfare advocate sexually abused two boys around the time he served as a deacon at a St. Cloud church more than 40 years ago.

Updated: December 03, 2011, - 12:19 AM