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Welcome to the Web site for the Diocese of Duluth. We hope you will visit often to stay abreast of the news and information for the Catholic Church in northeastern Minnesota.

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Religious liberty

Bishop Paul D. Sirba has released a letter regarding the recent unjust decision of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to attempt to force Catholic employers to cover contraception, abortion-inducing drugs and sterilization in employee health plans. Read the letter here.

Strategic planning

Bishop Sirba has released the completed Diocesan Strategic Plan, which will guide his decision-making and be implemented on as-needed basis over the next five years. The complete text of the strategic plan can be found here. A media kit that was released at the Jan. 19 press conference announcing the plan, which includes the bishop's prepared remarks as well as background material on the strategic planning process, can be found here. A news article from The Northern Cross covering the press conference can be found here. For additional background information, you can review the strategic planning section of the diocesan website here.

Defense of marriage

Are you looking for resources to help you understand and defend the Church's teaching on the nature of marriage? The Minnesota Catholic Conference and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops both provide a host of resources that will help Catholics engage the issue with clarity and with charity. The Diocese of Duluth also reports that it has supported the Minnesota Marriage Protection Amendment through a donation to the efforts of the Minnesota Catholic Conference on behalf of all of the state's bishops.

BISHOP PAUL SIRBA: Strategic plan helps ensure bright future for diocese

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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK: Catholic Schools Week begins January 29 and ends February 5, and diocesan schools are marking the celebration in a number of ways. Please contact your local school to learn about what's happening and to get in on the fun honoring the schools' faith, academics and servce.

OFFICE OF SOCIAL APOSTOLATE: The diocese of Duluth is now offering small grants from Operation Rice Bowl funds for area efforts against hunger and poverty. Read a press release about the project here. You can find the grant criteria and an application here.

MEN'S CONFERENCE: A diocesan Catholic Men's Conference, Men of Faith: Called to Greatness, led by bestselling author Father Larry Richards, is scheduled for Feb. 18, 2012 at the College of St. Scholastica from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $25 per person and includes breakfast and lunch. Men ages 18 and older are invited (men ages 16-17 need a chaperone). You can register online. Visit its website for more details.

WHAT'S HAPPENING: A calendar of upcoming events from The Northern Cross.

FEBRUARY ISSUE OF THE NORTHERN CROSS: For more diocesan news, see the main page for The Northern Cross here.

YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY: There is a lot going on for diocesan youth and young adults.

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.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT: To access and complete the online youth protection training course, click here.

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

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