Catholic Rural Life Celebrates 100 Years

Submitted by ZACHARY WIESE

ST. PAUL - Catholic Rural Life (CRL), a steadfast advocate for rural and sustainable living, is proud to announce the celebration for its 100th anniversary. This historic milestone marks a century of dedicated service, deeprooted faith, and a commitment to fostering thriving rural communities.

In commemoration of this significant occasion, on May 8, 2024, Catholic Rural Life will gather members and friends from around the country for a day of celebration at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. The event will focus on celebrating, learning the rich history, and sharing plans about the future.

• Distinguished Speakers: His Eminence Cardinal Timothy Dolan (Archbishop of New York), Monsignor James Shea (President of St. Mary University in Bismarck), Dr. Christopher Thompson (University of St. Thomas), Dr. James L. Nolan (Williams College)

Founded in 1923, Catholic Rural Life has spent a century dedicating hard work and prayer to promoting Catholic life in rural America. Through the decades, our organization has played a pivotal role in promoting faith, social justice, and sustainable living practices. This anniversary serves as an opportunity to reflect on our journey, celebrate achievements, and look forward to continued growth.

We are immensely proud to celebrate a century of Catholic Rural Life, rooted in faith, community, and stewardship. This milestone is a testament to the dedication of our members, supporters, partners, and the communities we serve. All glory be to God and our Lord Jesus Christ, who has called us into this mission of laboring in this rural apostolate

- Jim Ennis, Executive Director at Catholic Rural Life

To register for this monumental event, visit: https://catholicrurallife.org/100-years/.

About Catholic Rural Life

Catholic Rural Life (CRL) is a national, Catholic nonprofit organization dedicated to the vitality of the American countryside. Since 1923, we have been promoting Catholic life in rural America. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, CRL is a membership-based organization, composed of dedicated bishops, laity, and religious who are joined in a common effort to serve the rural Church, rural people, and their communities.

Our vision is thriving families, farms, and parishes - centered on faith, community, and care of creation. While the issues that affect rural communities have changed over the decades, CRL’s commitment to rural America has never wavered. Learn more about our mission and programs at catholicrurallife.org/.

Zachary Wiese is the communications manager for Catholic Rural Life