Work continues on St. James Basilica
Since 1872 Catholics have been in the James River Valley. Since 1914 they have had the church, which has been designated a basilica, and in 2012 the church’s facilities will be improved for future generations to come.
Boushek to lead Love INC. 
The board of directors for Love INC of Douglas County Lakes Area recently announced the hiring of Tammy Boushek as its new executive director.
Icon considered a pleasure and a gift 
After two years of research, prayer and painting, Br. Llewellyn Kouba, OSB, completed an iconography original at the Assumption Abbey in May.
Darren Griesert earns God and Church award 
First Class Boy Scout Darren Griesert of rural Osakis received his God and Church award.
Blast off at Vacation Bible School Aug. 9-12 
First Presbyterian Church of Osakis will host Galactic Blast Vacation Bible School August 9-12.
Carmel of Mary Monastery hosts 54th annual pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Prairies Shrine near Wahpeton 
The 54th annual pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of the Prairies will be Sunday, August 15 at Carmel of Mary Monastery near Wahpeton.
Mount Carmel Trio to perform tonight 
The Mount Carmel Trio will perform Saturday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Mount Carmel Chapel on Lake Carlos.
Osakis Lutheran offers vacation Bible school 
Osakis Lutheran Church will host Vacation Bible School Monday through Thursday, August 9 to 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
