“Although we cannot be physically together, this is a way for us to gather as a diocesan church and pray together during these challenging times,” Bishop Kettler said.
Diocese livestreaming Holy Week, Easter liturgies with Bishop Kettler
Bishop Kettler video message: Staying connected in this time of trial
“Like you, I miss a lot of things because of the stay-at-home order. But what I miss the most is celebrating the Eucharist with you in person: the people of God. I’ve heard from many of you about how difficult it is not to be able to attend Mass at this time or pray together in our churches. This is necessary, however, to keep everyone safe and healthy. So we must look at other ways to gather.”
Parishes staying connected to faithful in new ways during outbreak
With Masses throughout the diocese suspended and church buildings closed through at least April 13, parishes are finding meaningful ways to keep connected with parishioners using online resources as well as old-school methods.
Bishop Kettler: Catholics dispensed from Sunday Mass obligation, events canceled/postponed
My staff and I are monitoring daily the recommendations offered by the Minnesota Department of Health and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and I have appointed an ad hoc committee to meet weekly to stay abreast of developments. The physical and spiritual well-being of the people of the diocese is our primary concern.
Summer camp combined football drills, scrimmages with Mass, adoration
A three-day football camp featured drills and scrimmages mixed in with Mass, rosary, Stations of the Cross and adoration.
Father Kenneth Doyle: Flags on the altar/The pope’s security detail
Should those flags be removed during the Mass?/ Who are the men protecting Pope Francis?
Father Kenneth Doyle: Straight to heaven?/ Responsibility for grandchildren
The church teaching about what happens after people die and a question about whether it is the grandparents responsibility to get grandchildren to Mass on Sunday.
‘Here’s your place’ – Zimmerman parish welcomes deaf at monthly Mass
On the second Saturday of each month, Father Kevin Anderson, pastor of Christ Our Light parishes in Princeton and Zimmerman, makes the regular Mass inclusive as a bilingual Mass for the deaf.