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Fathers Steven LaFlamme and Joseph Sobolik were ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Dennis Schnurr, former bishop of Duluth, on June 12 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary. Deacon Scott Peters was ordained to the permanent diaconate at the same Mass.

Ordinations

Archbishop Dennis Schnurr, coadjutor archbishop of Cincinnati, returned to his former see in Duluth to ordain two priests and a permanent deacon on June 12 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary in Duluth. Father Joseph Sobolik was assigned to the cathedral parish, and Father Steve LaFlamme was assigned to the Brainerd area cluster of parishes. Deacon Scott Peters was assigned to St. Benedict in Duluth.

YEAR FOR PRIESTS: Following on the heels of last year's Year of St. Paul, Pope Benedict XVI has declared this year a "Year for Priests," beginning June 19, on the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. His Holiness has released a letter announcing the year, which can be read here. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has set up an informational Web site with a variety of information on the celebration, including information about how to obtain indulgences associated with it. That site can be accessed here. Please pray for the priests of our diocese, and for all the priests of the world.

YOUTH MINISTRY: Summer is in full swing! Discipleship Week, a camp for high school students, brought in more than 130 students, a record for what was already the largest D-Week in the country, and finished up in mid-June. Camp Survive, for younger students, has already maxed out its registration for later this summer, and vocations camps are right around the corner too. For more information, see the Youth Ministry page.

VOCATIONS: Have you ever wondered if God is calling you to the priesthood, permanent diaconate or religious life? If you want to take your discernment to the next step, talk to our vocations team.

Letters from the Bishop - Dennis Marion Schnurr, Eighth Bishop of Duluth

>	Archbishop expresses gratitude as he says farewell
>	Pope Benedict XVI
>	A Catholic Guide to End-of-Life Decisions Including Advance Medical Directive And Heath Care Proxy

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DEVELOPMENT: Do you wish to support the Evangelization Through Education Fund but missed your chance earlier? Read more here.

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