Ted Bechtold is now working in Bucharest, Romania, teaching English to refugees, helping in a shelter and also raising money to send to people in need who are still trying to leave Ukraine.
Update: Local man thankful for prayers, donations to assist Ukraine refugees
Photos: Holy oils for coming year blessed at chrism Mass
Bishop Donald Kettler celebrated the annual diocesan chrism Mass April 7 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud.
Obituary: Franciscan Sister Mary Lou Eltgroth
Franciscan Sister Mary Lou Eltgroth, 87, died March 31 at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at St. Francis Convent with burial in the convent cemetery.
Princeton parish welcomes New Jersey woman who watches their weekly livestream Mass
After two years of watching online, Betty Ann Bittel travled to Minnesota to meet the staff and parishioners at Christ Our Light.
VIDEO STORY: Bishop Kettler joins pope in consecration of Russia, Ukraine to Mary
St. Mary’s Cathedral was filled for the noon Mass celebrated by the bishop.
Holy Saints ACC to host ‘Confesstival’ with prayer, penance
In addition to individual confession with one of four priests who will be available, the day includes exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, adoration and votive candles for penitents to light at the front of the church. Sacred music also will play quietly in the church.
St. Francis Xavier School students contribute to ‘Pack the Porches’ event
VIDEO: Sartell students collect cereal for Catholic Charities’ “Pack the Porches” event.
St. Joseph man helps Ukrainian refugees find safety
“When he decided to go to Ukraine to teach, he didn’t know why he chose Ukraine,” said Ted Bechtold’s father, Bruce. “Now we know that he went to Ukraine because God had a greater purpose for him.”