October 9, 2025 • Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
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Lighting the way for Mary From left, Melody and Tam Nguyen of St. Columba in St. Paul light candles at the start of the annual Candlelight Rosary Procession from the Minnesota State Capitol to the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul Oct. 3. The two married at St. Columba Sept. 27. Melody has been coming to the procession for years with her family, while Tam was participating for the first time. The rosary prayed during this year’s procession was offered for Annunciation church and school in Minneapolis, following a fatal shooting there during an all-school Mass. Bishop Kevin Kenney, who went to Annunciation Catholic School, led the rosary. Also, Pope Leo XIV has asked Catholics around the world to pray the rosary every day of October for peace. DAVE HRBACEK | THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT
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