The April 2020 archive of Daily News

Diocese extends COVID-19 measures through May 4

Posted by Kyle Eller

Diocesan Administrator Father James B. Bissonette, in an April 14 letter, extended the measures the Diocese of Duluth has taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic through May 4.

In the letter, addressed to the clergy and faithful of the diocese, Father Bissonette said public celebration of Mass will ... Read More »

Schools, parishes, families, and the needy all coping with coronavirus

Posted by Kyle Eller

By Deacon Kyle Eller The Northern Cross

Catholics are praying for those afflicted with COVID-19, their loved ones and caregivers, those who have died from it, civil leaders trying to control it, and all those afraid of it.

But its effects are rippling out in a variety of other ... Read More »

No public Masses? Pastors takes liturgies and more online

Posted by Kyle Eller

By Deacon Kyle Eller The Northern Cross

The faithful being temporarily unable to receive Holy Communion has been a matter of tears both for some of the faithful and for some of the clergy.

In the attempt to stay connected in a time of “social distancing,” technology has become ... Read More »

Betsy Kneepkens: Hectic spring schedule takes a dramatic turn

Posted by Megan Muhich

My April column has taken a dramatic twist. Not too long ago I was overwhelmed by family and work scheduling obligations that were planned for this spring. I was anxious over prioritizing and trying as hard as possible to fit everything in. A part of my article was going ... Read More »

Father Michael Schmitz: Love in the time of corona

Posted by Megan Muhich

Masses have been canceled. How are we supposed to survive as Catholics, much less continue to grow and raise our families in the faith? Father Michael SchmitzAsk Father Mike

This is a great question. And it is one that many people are asking in the midst of what seems ... Read More »

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