He announced May 21 that he will leave his position effective Aug. 1.
St. John’s University President Michael Hemesath to step down
Melrose parish breaks ground for new church
Members of the committees working on the project gathered under and around a small tent on the future site for a blessing and photos as some parishioners watched from their cars because of the pouring rain.
First class in diocese graduates from Catechetical Institute
The 130 students received certificates from Bishop Donald Kettler during a graduation ceremony at St. Andrew in Elk River, where they have been attending classes for the past two years.
Ask Bishop Kettler: Luxemburg Catholic school students pose their questions
Bishop Donald Kettler answers students’ questions — everything from, “What’s the hardest part of being a bishop?” to “What is the magisterium?”— in this regular series featuring students from Catholic schools around the diocese.
Bishop Kettler: Provisional driver’s license is good for immigrant families, public safety
Allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain a provisional license isn’t a reward for breaking the law. It’s smart public policy that makes our roadways safer for everyone.
Sauk Rapids native to be ordained priest in St. Paul
Deacon Seraphim Wirth, a Franciscan Brother of Peace, will be ordained to the priesthood at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul.
Nurturing a love for learning: Luxemburg school grows Montessori program
Kindergarten and first-grade students at St. Wendelin School in Luxembourg excel using the Montessori Method.
Two generations of love: Couples share secrets to a good marriage
The Central Minnesota Catholic had some fun designing an adapted (and Catholic) version of the “Newlywed Game,” posing both entertaining and thoughtful questions to two couples about marriage.