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.
Video: Bishop addresses bankruptcy plans, public Masses, death of George Floyd
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.
New executive order allows Minnesota churches to resume public worship at 25% capacity
St. Cloud Bishop Donald Kettler called it an “important breakthrough” in a May 23 letter to the people of the diocese. “This breakthrough is consistent with our need to protect public health as we take significant precautions in how we come together and pray,” he said.
Catholic schools say lessons learned during pandemic will assist them in the future
As the school year came to a close, several Catholic school principals in the Diocese of St. Cloud said distance learning went surprisingly well after schools closed their doors to in-person learning to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.
St. Cloud Hospital chaplains face new challenges during time of pandemic
Members of the spiritual care team at St. Cloud Hospital are still visiting patients face to face — while wearing protective gear — and helping them use technology to connect with family members who are not able to visit them because of policies in place to protect against the virus.
Bishop Kettler: A letter to this year’s graduates
Graduates can find lessons to strengthen their faith lives during the pandemic.
Foley, Duelm bulletin shares how parishioners are staying connected to their faith
Families in Father Michael Wolfbauer’s parishes — St. John in Foley and St. Patrick in Duelm — are being creative, sharing their experiences and those of others they know in their parish bulletin and on their website.
Prep students from China facilitate donation of 9,000 masks to assist local community
We “are all worrying about this current situation in the United States right now,” said Jiayang “Annabella” Yang, a junior at the school. “Not only for ourselves, we also want our community to become better and healthier.”