Catholic Rural Life

Habemus Papam

We joyfully welcome Pope Leo XIV and pray that the Holy Spirit will guide his leadership of the universal Church. As rural Catholics, we look forward to his witness of faith, hope, and charity. May his papacy bring renewed strength to the Church rooted in the soil.

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Thriving in Rural Ministry is a retreat experience and follow-up for priests who serve in a rural setting.

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