Family and friends gathered Oct. 4 at St. Mary’s Cathedral for a vigil liturgy for Bishop Emeritus John Francis Kinney, who passed away Sept. 27.
Photos from Bishop John Kinney’s vigil service
October parish festivals
This month features several festivals around the diocese.
Convalidation: Receiving God’s grace in the sacrament of marriage
Couples who have been married civilly, or married in another faith tradition, are invited to come to the Church and be married through a process called convalidation.
Bishop Kettler: The Church of Christ on mission in the world
“Every parish, every home, every workplace must be a place of mission awareness, prayer and sacrifice.”
Residents Encounter Christ: Program helped former prisoner Billy Holman find healing and a new life
The REC program helped former prisoner Billy Holman find healing, and a new life, family and job.
Eyes on Tokyo: Local Olympic hopeful credits faith, family for gymnastics success
Minnesota gymnast Grace McCallum competes internationally, connects to God through St. Philomena, rosary and prayer.
Obituary: Franciscan Sister Loretta Beyer
Franciscan Sister Loretta Beyer, 82, died Sept. 30 at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at St. Francis Convent.
Social ministry event in Browerville
The event will feature Kevin Skwira-Brown of Cultural Fluency Associates and diverse panelists who will discuss racism and how to provide parishioners with the tools and confidence to have conversations about its presence in their communities.