Youth and adults from around the diocese gathered for the 2022 Castaway retreat March 25-27 in Detroit Lakes.
Photos: ‘Nothing Better’ for youth than spending time with God, one another
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.
Local collection for Ukraine war victims totals nearly $174,000
The collection was taken up on the weekend of March 12-13. Funds are being sent to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, which will direct their distribution to relief agencies working in the field.
Central Minnesota rallies around new Nicaraguan immigrants
Since autumn 2021, Central Minnesota has become home to about 70 Nicaraguans, assisted by the organization Fe y Justicia MN (Faith and Justice MN).
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.
Bishop Kettler to join pope in consecrating Ukraine, Russia to Mary
Bishop Kettler will celebrate the noon Mass on March 25 at the Cathedral of St. Mary. He invited priests of the diocese to celebrate at least one one Mass that includes the prayer of consecration at a church within their Area Catholic Community.
Brian J. Bruess named president of both College of St. Benedict, St. John’s University
Since 2017, Bruess has been president of St. Norbert College, a Catholic school in De Pere, Wisconsin. Before that, he served for 21 years at St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, with more than three years as the school’s executive vice president and chief operating officer.