Catholic Rural Life

Pope Francis

Since his election in 2013, Pope Francis has been a strong advocate for those on the margins of global society. Among those often overlooked are rural communities: farmers, ranchers, agricultural workers, and the small towns where many Catholic families continue to live and work close to the land.

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Faith, Family, and Farming: The Story of Barten’s Pumpkins in New Prague, Minnesota

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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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