Around the Diocese

Crosier Father Adrian Piotrowski, 85, died June 1 in long-term care at Mille Lacs Health System, Onamia. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, June 8, at 11 a.m. at the Crosier Priory church in Onamia, with a luncheon to follow.

In a book library, patrons take books and return them, she said. In a seed library, they take seeds, grow them and return them.

From “What’s your favorite brand of tractor?” to “How far have you traveled to celebrate Mass?” Bishop Donald Kettler answers questions from students at St. John’s Area School in Foley.

Here are just a few stories of local folks who have been impacted, and in turn, have an impact on others, because of the generous donors who support the Annual Appeal.

Father Aaron Kuhn and parishioners build a car to be raffled off to raise funds for vocations.

Priests of the diocese who are celebrating jubilees of 40, 50 and 55 years look at their vocations.

Parish festivals in June 2019.

Benedictine Sister Theresa Schumacher, 80, died May 29 at St. Scholastica Convent, St. Cloud. The Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, June 3, at 4 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Chapel, St. Benedict’s Monastery, St. Joseph.