The St. Cloud Diocese is committed to high safety requirements and public health mandates when reopening our schools and starting our faith formation programs.
Planning during a pandemic for our Catholic schools, faith formation programs
Bishop Kettler: The first shall be last: Being a ‘servant of all’
We follow Mary’s example as ‘servant of all’ when we place the needs and safety of others ahead of our own.
Bankruptcy reorganization is important step for justice, healing
“As the Body of Christ united together, I know we can be powerful witnesses of justice, hope and healing during this significant time in the history of our diocese.”
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.
All are invited to participate in priesthood ordination via livestream
Because of the coronavirus, we celebrate, via livestream, the ordination of three men to the priesthood June 6, 2020.
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.
Bishop Kettler: A letter to this year’s graduates
Graduates can find lessons to strengthen their faith lives during the pandemic.
Bishop Kettler video message: Charting a path forward
“We understand that these are difficult decisions for our civic leaders and that they have many factors to consider in the reopening of life in Minnesota,” Bishop Kettler says in his latest video message.”The bishops of Minnesota also have difficult decisions to make as we determine when to allow public worship with more than 10 people.”