In the spotlight: extreme weather, Statue of Liberty, Cuba demonstrations
Photos of the Week: July 19, 2021
Bishop Kettler: An obligation rooted in love
“My hope is that we return as parish communities to the celebration of the Eucharist with great joy.”
Photos of the Week: June 14, 2021
In the spotlight: coronavirus memorial, solar eclipse, St. Columba, Kamloops Indian Residential School
Returning to Mass: Sunday obligation to be reinstated July 4th weekend
The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation in the Diocese of St. Cloud will be reinstated on the weekend of July 3-4, Bishop Donald Kettler said in a letter to pastors June 3.
Updated: Masks no longer required at Mass, other protocol changes taking effect
Most of the state’s remaining COVID-19 restrictions will end May 28. The bishop also announced protocols for overnight events.
National Shrine to host May 17 worldwide praying of the rosary
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will host a recitation of the rosary on Monday, May 17, at 11 a.m. (CDT) as part of Pope Francis’ call for a worldwide marathon of rosaries for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Photos of the Week: May 10, 2021
In the spotlight: Swiss Guard swearing-in, Mexico metro collapse, Marian processions
Pope prays emergency workers in India find strength to persevere
As India faces a massive surge in new infections and deaths caused by COVID-19, Pope Francis said praying for all those who have become sick, affected by the huge health emergency.