Catholic bishops and groups throughout the nation called for peace after three people died and several others were injured following clashes between pacifists, protesters and white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia, Aug. 11 and 12.
Bishops ask for peace after white nationalist rally turns deadly
Holy Cross priest presents reflection on immigration issues for bishops
Chalice made from the wood of a refugee boat from Lamedusa was shown by Holy Cross Father Daniel Groody as he spoke of the tensions in the topic of immigration, human rights, civil law and natural law, and national security and human security to the U.S. Bishops June 14.
Bishop Kettler to receive Distinguished Eagle Scout Award
Bishop Kettler is the third person in the Central Minnesota to be awarded the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award from the Central Minnesota Council and the Boy Scouts of America and he will be honored June 24.
Priests on the move: How assignment changes are made in the diocese
The preparation and follow-up for priest changes takes a lot of thought and planning by Bishop Donald Kettler’s advisory team called the Diocesan Priest Personnel Board.
Melrose parish hires liturgical design consultant
Based on recommendations from the Diocesan Building Commission, St. Mary Parish in Melrose has hired a liturgical design consultant to assist the parish community in taking the next step forward in rebuilding the church.
Chicago principal selected as Catholic Community Schools superintendent
Kevin Powers, who has served as principal for the last four years at St. Margaret of Scotland School in Chicago, has been selected to be the superintendent of Catholic Community Schools.
Minnesota Catholics converge on St. Paul for day of learning, lobbying
More than 1,000 Minnesota Catholics — including 73 from the Diocese of St. Cloud — came to St. Paul March 9 to deliver a heartfelt message to their elected representatives: “Catholic voices count!”
Bishop expresses ‘profound sorrow’ at service for those hurt by church
The healing service, which drew about 40 people, included representatives from each of four local religious communities including the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, the Crosier Fathers and Brothers of Onamia, St. John’s Abbey in Collegeville and St. Benedict’s Monastery in St. Joseph.