Diocese of Duluth

The family is God’s gift to creation

Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has a prayer intention for each month of the year. For August, the pope’s intention is: Families, Schools of Human Growth. That families through their life of prayer and love, become ever more clearly “schools of true human growth.” Human growth means our growth as human persons made in the image and likeness of God. We are not objects or products but persons, a unity of spirit and matter, soul and body, capable of knowing, self-mastery, and freedom. Read more >>

Letter from Bishop Sirba

A letter from Duluth Bishop Paul Sirba, updating the faithful on the diocesan bankruptcy, was read in parishes across the diocese the weekend of May 4-5. The letter can be read here.

Catholic rock fest returns

Built Upon a Rock Fest, the free outdoor Catholic rock concert, is back Sept. 14 for its third year on the grounds of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary in Duluth, and there is one big difference between this year’s headliner and those of previous years — he’s a priest. Read more >>

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Sep 28 2019 5:00 pm - Anniversary Mass and Dinner
Oct 5 2019 10:00 am - Sophia Institute Workshop: "Building the Kingdom"
Oct 18 2019 - Confirmation Retreat 1 of 2

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Upcoming events

ANNIVERSARY MASS AND DINNER: Couples celebrating marriage year milestones of 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, or more are invited to the diocese’s 6th annual Anniversary Mass and Dinner on Sept. 28 with Bishop Paul Sirba. 5 p.m. Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady with dinner to follow at Holy Rosary School. All are welcome to Mass; space for dinner is limited to the first 125 registered. Dinner is free for celebrating couples, and additional family members are $10 ($15 after Sept. 16).

SOPHIA INSTITUTE WORKSHOP: Catechists and catechetical leaders are invited to a diocesan workshop Saturday, Oct. 5, at St. Benedict Church in Duluth, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The workshop will renew your calling to share the faith and provide supplemental resources to support your mission as a catechist. It includes catered breakfast and lunch and a chance for collaboration, prayer, and reflection. Free registration for Diocese of Duluth residents. Guests from other dioceses may register for $25 beginning Sept. 1. .

Issues

STRATEGIC PLANNING: The Diocese of Duluth Five Year Strategic Plan, effective from 2012 to 2017, along with the implementation handbook, is available here. You can find an update on what’s been implemented so far here.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT: Bishop Paul Sirba, in December 2013, released names of clergy credibly abused of sexual abuse of a minor. More information is available here.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The Diocese of Duluth has released its audited financial reports. Please see the document here.

COMPUTER SECURITY: The Diocesan Technology Committee offers some best-practices guidance for computer systems here.

Office Hours

Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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