Gov. Tim Walz announced June 5 that faith communities may hold worship services in indoor settings at 50% capacity with a 250-person limit, whichever is less, starting June 10. For outdoor settings, gatherings must not exceed 250 people.
Minnesota churches can hold services at 50% capacity starting June 10
Bishop Kettler: Prayer, education, action key to anti-racism efforts
I have heard many people express the question, “What can I do?” The answer isn’t simple. Real change will require a determined, long-term commitment.
Priests’ assignment changes announced
The new appointments are effective June 30 for diocesan priests and July 1 for priests from St. John’s Abbey in Collegeville.
Three men to be ordained priests June 6; Mass will be livestreamed
Bishop Donald Kettler will ordain three men to the priesthood at 10:30 a.m. June 6 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud.
Bishops ‘sickened’ by Floyd’s death, say racism ‘real and present danger’
The U.S. Catholic bishops said May 29 they “are broken-hearted, sickened and outraged to watch another video of an African American man being killed before our very eyes.”
How has the coronavirus affected central Minnesota’s farmers?
While farmers are grateful to live in the country, “most are hurt badly by lower prices and the chaos in the processing and delivery of their particular products,” said Joe Borgerding, a member of St. Peter and Paul Parish in Elrosa for 64 years.
Video: Bishop addresses bankruptcy plans, public Masses, death of George Floyd
In his latest video, Bishop Kettler talks about the diocese’s plans regarding bankruptcy reorganization, the return to larger public Masses, and the need for justice following the death of George Floyd while in police custody.
Diocese, abuse survivors reach agreement on framework for resolving claims
The Diocese of St. Cloud and survivors of clergy sexual abuse have reached agreement on a framework for a resolution of all clergy sexual abuse claims against the diocese and area parishes.