Religion and Faith

The first court appearance in the criminal case had been originally scheduled for June 24, and was later rescheduled to July 17 and then to Aug. 25. It is now scheduled for Oct. 29.
Monastery prior steps aside pending investigation
A former student has alleged sexual misconduct by the Rev. Tom Andert, prior of the monastery at Saint John's Abbey.
Confederate battle flag supporters to rally at Minnesota Capitol
BC Johnson, who applied for the rally permit on behalf of "Minnesota 10,000 for Southern Heritage," is an African-American man originally from South Carolina, who said he supports the controversial flag because it represents states' rights.
Changing religions, changing names
Changing a name after converting can be a healthy outer reflection of an inward shift, but Tamara Gray says that not making the simple change mindfully can lead into unhealthy territory
Clearing the way to replace St. Paul's overflowing homeless shelter
The two-phase project aims to become the largest project to house the homeless in Minnesota history.
A Facebook user said she was sorry for saying she wanted Somalis "all sent back to Somalia."
The bankruptcy case of the Twin Cities archdiocese moves to the next stage now that Monday's deadline for filing claims has passed.
More than 300 people who say they were sexually abused by priests have filed claims in the archdiocese's bankruptcy case.
Whistleblower files defamation claim against archdiocese
Jennifer Haselberger, a former top adviser in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, filed her claim on the last day for creditors to come forward in the archdiocese bankruptcy case.
Milwaukee archdiocese settles for $21 million
Archbishop Jerome Listecki says the settlement sets the stage for the archdiocese to close a bankruptcy proceeding that was filed in January 2011.