Religion and Faith

Catholics, particularly in Minnesota, are not especially known for reaching out and promoting their faith among the general public. But five Catholic parishes in central Minnesota say modern-day culture demands a change.
State lawmakers held a hearing to discuss sexual abuse by clergy and by others in position of power. Several lawmakers say they want to determine if the state's criminal laws are strong enough to prosecute people who molest children, in particular priests who are accused of molesting parishioners.