Posted by Kyle Eller
Here is a question that comes up from time to time with the kids at my parish school of St. John’s: “If God knows everything, then he knows if we are going to heaven or hell. So if he already knows where we are going, what’s the point of ... Read More »
Posted by Kyle Eller
It was early Saturday morning and I went to wake up one of my teenage sons. “Get up! We have to get to the procession early.” He said, “No, Mom, I don’t want to go. I have been gone all week in the Boundary Waters, and I don’t want ... Read More »
Posted by Kyle Eller
Now that people from around the world have met in Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families, it is important to take stock of one of the deepest challenges to the family today: moral relativism. Relativism is a powerful challenge to nurturing healthy families because it harms the moral ... Read More »
Posted by Kyle Eller
When I began this column, more than a decade ago now, I chose the title “Mere Catholicism” with a particular vision in mind, one that I don’t know if I’ve ever really explained, and one that Pope Francis’ visit has called to mind. It’s an obvious reference to the ... Read More »
Posted by Kyle Eller
We have been experiencing difficult, challenging times as Catholics. Some of it has been caused from within — from the wounds of sin committed by members of the church or from our own weakness. Some has been from without, from cultural misunderstandings and sometimes hostilities and rejection. Some is ... Read More »
Posted by Kyle Eller
By Kyle EllerThe Northern Cross The fifth annual White Mass with Bishop Paul Sirba, an event held in honor of health care professionals, is set for 4:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary in Duluth. This year’s speaker is Father Robert McTeigue, a ... Read More »
Posted by Kyle Eller
The Northern Cross This year’s Diocesan Assembly, now in its tenth year, will bring in speakers from the Augustine Institute focused on “Transforming Catholics for the New Evangelization.” The speakers and presenters include Lucas Pollice, Martha Tonn, Douglas Bushman and Scott Solom. The event will be held Oct. 10 ... Read More »
Posted by Kyle Eller
By Kyle EllerThe Northern Cross With continued emphasis at the local, national and international levels on improving safe environment programs, the diocese’s program to protect children and young people has seen some major upgrades over the summer. Ernie Stauffenecker, director of safe environment for the Diocese of Duluth, said ... Read More »
Posted by Kyle Eller
As I rode the train from Washington, D.C., to Philadelphia, I was texting Betsy Kneepkens, our director of marriage and family life, and Father Anthony Craig, pastor of St. Mary’s in Deer River, St. Joseph’s in Ball Club, Sacred Heart in Federal Dam and St. Anne in Bena, and ... Read More »
Posted by Grace Romanek
The Northern Cross - October 2015 Calendar of Events
Mass on TVThe Diocese of Duluth sponsors a televised Mass at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., on WDIO-Duluth and WIRT-Hibbing. Donations are welcome and can be sent ... Read More »
