Catholic Diocese of Fargo

• May issue of New Earth now online Along with our PDF option, we have a digitally published version for easier reading. No need to download; just click on the New Earth cover image and scroll through the pages. Click anywhere within the text to enlarge and on the arrows to turn pages. Archives of past issues are also available at www.fargodiocese.org/neweartharchives.
• Gosnell convictions draw attention to tragedy of abortion The chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops called for reflection, greater respect for human life and healing in the wake of the May 13 convictions of Dr. Kermit Gosnell of Philadelphia. “Dr. Gosnell’s trial brought much-needed attention to the tragedy of abortion,” said Cardinal Seán O’Malley, OFM Cap., of Boston. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
• Hail Mary, Queen of May Learn about devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary to whom the Church turns to come closer to Christ. As the Mother of God, the Virgin Mary has a unique position among the saints, indeed, among all creatures. She is exalted, yet still one of us. Mary embraces God's will and freely chooses to cooperate with God's grace, thereby fulfilling a crucial role in God's plan of salvation. (CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec)
• Church is growing worldwide, especially in Asia, Africa, Vatican says The number of Catholics in the world and the number of bishops, priests, religious men and seminarians all increased in 2011, while the number of women in religious orders continued to decline, according to Vatican statistics. The number of permanent deacons is showing "strong expansion" globally, but especially in Europe and the Americas, it said. (CNS photo/Stefano Rellandini, Reuters)

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