Deacon John Wocken talks about his spiritual journey to the diaconate and his hopes for the National Eucharistic Revival.
Deacon who once was lost helps youth, families find grace of the sacraments
Chrism Mass set for April 7 at St. Mary’s Cathedral
At the chrism Mass, Bishop Donald Kettler will bless the oils that will be used for the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, initiation, holy orders and the anointing of the sick.
Christina Capecchi: Frost fair — creating something new in the dead of winter
“This feels like a metaphor — and a relevant one for the seemingly interminable winter we find ourselves in. … How can we, in our weariness, throw together a Frost Fair of our own design?”
Phoenix pastor resigns after diocese learns he performed invalid baptisms
Diocesan officials learned from the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith that the baptisms were invalid because of the form used during the ritual.
Mary Marrocco: In the face of division, turn to the Eucharist
“Who are we becoming? Let us receive the gift of God himself. Let us become what we receive.”
In pandemic, Catholic churches turned to technology, creativity, faith
As the coronavirus pandemic upended normal activities and routines across the United States, Catholic parishes, schools and organizations had to quickly, and continuously, find ways to adapt.
New executive order allows Minnesota churches to resume public worship at 25% capacity
St. Cloud Bishop Donald Kettler called it an “important breakthrough” in a May 23 letter to the people of the diocese. “This breakthrough is consistent with our need to protect public health as we take significant precautions in how we come together and pray,” he said.
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.”