St. Cloud Bishop Donald Kettler and Bishop Emeritus John Kinney released statements today following the announcement March 24 that Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Bernard Hebda, […]
Bishop Kettler, Bishop Kinney welcome Archbishop Hebda’s appointment to archdiocese
One in faith: Melrose community musters strength, finds hope after fire
Almost 62 years ago, Ralph Revermann was baptized at St. Mary Church in Melrose and has been a member ever since. For 22 of those years, […]
Supreme Court hears oral arguments in HHS mandate case
WASHINGTON (CNS) — During oral arguments March 23 at the Supreme Court, attorneys on both sides of the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive requirement examined how the […]
Traditions help Villard family keep Holy Week holy
Since the mid-1500s, pilgrims have visited seven churches in Rome and other parts of the world during Holy Week. Some believe the tradition — often called […]
Minnesota bishops talk about priority issues with governor, legislators
For Minnesota’s bishops, a recent day of meetings with Gov. Mark Dayton and state legislators in St. Paul was an opportunity to build relationships and discuss […]
Pope condemns ‘blind violence,’ offers prayers after Brussels attacks
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis, condemning the “blind violence” of the terrorist attacks in Brussels, offered his prayers to the victims, the injured, their families […]
Melrose, Freeport students learn good things can come from tragedy
Sacred Heart School in Freeport invited students and staff from St. Mary’s School in Melrose to pray, share a meal and get to know one another […]
Shrine profile – Assumption Chapel
Pope Francis declared an Extraordinary Year of Mercy, beginning Dec. 8, 2015, and ending Nov. 20, 2016. Bishop Donald Kettler has designated places of pilgrimage and […]