Posted by Kyle Eller
Easter is a feast of hope, a celebration of God’s mercy and a call to pray for and assist all who suffer, Pope Francis said before giving his solemn blessing “urbi et orbi” (to the city and the world).
The risen Jesus “makes us sharers of his immortal life ... Read More »
Posted by Kyle Eller
The annual Chrism Mass, which takes place during Holy Week each year and during which the diocesan bishop blesses the Holy Oils that are used in the sacraments throughout the year, will be held today at 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary.
The Mass ... Read More »
Posted by Kyle Eller
An effort to legalize assisted suicide in Minnesota appears to be dead after the bill’s author withdrew her legislation March 16. More than two hours of public testimony on S.F. 1880 included 17 physicians, nurses, attorneys and members of the disability community who warned of the grave dangers assisted ... Read More »
Posted by Kyle Eller
This year’s diocesan women’s conference, keynoted by well-known Catholic media personality and former presidential speechwriter Colleen Carroll Campbell, was the biggest yet. Organizers say that the Feb. 27 event, held at Marshall School in Duluth, drew perhaps 475 people counting volunteers and vendors. Betsy Kneepkens, director of the marriage ... Read More »
Posted by Kyle Eller
Graces abound during the Jubilee Year of Mercy. On a recent visit to St. James School in Duluth, I had the privilege of celebrating an all school Mass prepared by the fifth graders. I also visited the classrooms for some Q&A, got an excellent tour from the principal and ... Read More »
Posted by Kyle Eller
In his document outlining his plan for the Year of Mercy, one initiative Pope Francis emphasized was something he called “24 Hours for the Lord,” a period of 24 straight hours of confession that he wanted to be held in every diocese in the world.
“So many people, including ... Read More »
