Archbishop’s Weekly Word: A patron saint for our digital age

St. Peter Catholic School in North St. Paul was consecrated to the patronage of St. Carlo Acutis on Oct. 12. Archbishop Hebda noted that the consecration coincided with the first official feast day of the saint.

St. Carlo, who died at age 15 in 2006, is often called the patron saint of the digital age. Archbishop Hebda described him as a relatable example for young people due to his enthusiasm for video games and his joyful spirit. The school is served by the Fraternity of the Missionaries of St. Charles Borromeo, a priestly community that originated in Milan, where St. Carlo lived.

In his weekly message, Archbishop Hebda also requested prayers for Bishop Kenney, who is undergoing treatment for lung cancer, and for Pope Leo XIV, who is facing an operation to remove a nodule on his lung.