Posted by Kyle Eller
By Kyle EllerThe Northern Cross The heart of Kristine Franklin’s new apostolate is simple enough: “I am a mom and grandma and I have time to pray,” she said. “So if someone needs prayer — anyone, for any reason — they can post it at my website anonymously if ... Read More »
Posted by Kyle Eller
Woven into the fabric of this life’s Lent is the need for mercy. Always this is so, but Pope Francis is asking us to learn the meaning of mercy by tasting it. An example of lived mercy was the recent day of Prayer and Reparation for a Culture ... Read More »
Posted by Kyle Eller
Free. The Holy Family was free. Unencumbered by what normally shackles us, they were free to leave everything in order to fulfill the will of God.
Meditate on the moves they were asked to make. They left the normalcy of life in Nazareth to go and register in Bethlehem, ... Read More »
Posted by Kyle Eller
The Northern Cross
Three upcoming events may have you wishing to mark your calendars and get a registration in: a Day of Fasting and Prayer in Reparation for a Culture of Violence on Jan. 22, the annual men’s conference on Feb. 13 and the annual women’s conference on Feb. ... Read More »
Posted by Grace Romanek
The Northern Cross Calendar of Events - January 2016
Pancake breakfast
The Knights of Columbus Western Council 5142 will hold a pancake breakfast Sunday, Jan. 10, 9 a.m. to noon at St. James parish hall, 721 N. 57th Ave. W., Duluth. Handicapped accessible. Adults $5, children $3, family $15. ... Read More »
Posted by Grace Romanek
The Northern Cross School News in Brief - January 2016
Catholic Schools Week
Catholic schools around the country will be celebrating Catholic Schools Week from Jan. 31 to Feb. 6. This year’s theme is “Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” Contact the local Catholic school in your area for ... Read More »
Posted by Grace Romanek
The Northern Cross Catholic Schools Week honors tradition of education
By Cynthia Zook
Our diocese along with all the dioceses of the nation will be celebrating National Catholic Schools Week from Jan. 31 to Feb. 6. The annual celebration puts a spotlight on the tradition of Catholic education through the ... Read More »
Posted by Grace Romanek
The Northern Cross Life: Student Essays
Diocese announces essay contest winners
The Office of Marriage and Family Life at the Diocese of Duluth recently held its third essay contest for middle and high school students. The theme of the contest was “Every Life is Worth Living.”
There were more ... Read More »
Posted by Grace Romanek
The Northern Cross Life News in Brief
Novena of Masses
The Hibbing Deanery will again pray a Novena of Masses to end abortion, euthanasia and all attacks against human life. The Masses will begin Jan. 14 and be prayed for nine consecutive days at different churches in the deanery. ... Read More »
Posted by Grace Romanek
The Northern Cross Local News in Brie
Bishop named for Kingstown
Pope Francis on Dec. 22 announced in Rome the appointment of Father Gerard County, C.S.Sp., as the third bishop of the Diocese of Kingstown. In 2011 when Bishop Jason Gordon was appointed, he was given the unusual appointment ... Read More »
