Bishop Kettler’s Column

“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.”

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.

Because of the coronavirus, we celebrate, via livestream, the ordination of three men to the priesthood June 6, 2020.

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.

Graduates can find lessons to strengthen their faith lives during the pandemic.

“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.”

“Over the course of the past week, I’ve been in discussions with many people about the best ways to slowly resume public worship in our churches. As I’ve said before, this needs to be a gradual process.”

The current challenges we face have opened up new opportunities, Bishop Kettler said. “This is the silver lining to what we are going through right now — new ways of making Jesus Christ known and loved. New ways to be gathered, nourished and sent.”