As a priest and bishop, an important part of my ministry is to bring unity between people and God as well as strive to unite people in the community.
Bishop Kettler: Let us be instruments of Christ’s peace, healing
Bishop Kettler: Healing the wounds of violence and division
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
Shock. Sadness. Frustration.
Like many of you, I have felt a range of emotions over the last 10 days in the wake of the shootings in Dallas, Baton Rouge and right here in Minnesota.
Prayer, love, mercy are best response to Orlando shootings
I have wondered, “What can I do — what can we do — as a Catholic community in central Minnesota to honor the memory of the victims and to be instruments of mercy and peace in our world?”
‘The Joy of Love’: Accompanying families on their journey of faith
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, A few weeks ago, Pope Francis released an important document on the family, “Amoris Laetitia” (“The Joy of Love”), reflecting […]
Risen Christ is source of our hope, even in difficult times
“Our soul waits for the Lord, he is our help and shield. For in him our hearts rejoice; in his holy name we trust. May your […]
Building up the kingdom of God
“Whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” — 1 Corinthians 10:31 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, This weekend, I will be spending […]
This Lent offers a privileged time to celebrate and experience God’s mercy
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Lent will be here soon, beginning on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10. The Lenten season is a time when the church […]
Witnessing to nonviolence and the sanctity of life
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, This year marks the 43rd anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision legalizing abortion in our nation. Almost 58 million […]