Andrew Ehrkamp

Andrew Ehrkamp

The Three Funerals of Benedict XVI

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has died.  What distinctive gifts did he leave the Church? “Today we bury his remains in the earth as a seed of immortality – our hearts are full of sadness, yet at the same time of…

New bishop of St. Paul answers the call

ST. PAUL, Alta – The Diocese of St. Paul has a new bishop and his episcopal ordination was an event of great joy as hundreds came together to mark a milestone. “I feel overwhelmed in the best way,” said Bishop…

YouCat: The Sacraments of Healing

One of Jesus’ most well-known and enduring parables is the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). In this story Jesus speaks plainly about what it means to love your neighbor as yourself, looking out for anyone we might meet who is in…

Steve Bell\’s music deeply rooted in faith

Juno award-winning singer-songwriter Steve Bell has recorded 21 albums of music over his career, which started when a Catholic priest gave him $10,000 to record his first album of Christian music. Raised as a Baptist with Evangelical roots, Steve has…

YouCat: The Sacraments of Initiation

One of the easiest ways to know what a group, organization, or institution is all about is to examine the process by which they initiate new members. When I became a Boy Scout, I had to memorize the motto and…