The 2020 archive of Daily News

Father Nick Nelson: Parents are the primary educators of their children

Posted by Kyle Eller

Now that Lent is over, I started to listen to sports talk again here and there. One morning they were doing “Shutdown Shoutouts.” People were to call in to affirm and compliment and recognize those who have been handling the current situation well. Father Nicholas NelsonHanding on the Faith

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Duluth priest named bishop of Rapid City, South Dakota

Posted by Kyle Eller

Pope Francis has named the Rev. Peter M. Muhich, a priest of the Diocese of Duluth who currently serves as rector of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary and pastor of St. Mary Star of the Sea and Our Lady of Mercy in Duluth, to be the ... Read More »

Diocese extends suspension of public Mass through May 18

Posted by Kyle Eller

In a May 1 letter to the clergy and faithful of the Diocese of Duluth, Father James B. Bissonette, diocesan administrator, announced that the temporary measures the diocese had already adopted to protect against the spread of COVID-19 have been extended through May 18. The measures, which include suspension ... Read More »

Betsy Kneepkens: Pay attention to the graces poured out during the pandemic

Posted by Kyle Eller

The world is now different, and hopefully, someday soon, we will return to normal. But for now, we must realize our lives will be challenging. For example, I briefly parked my car in a church parking lot, and incidentally left my car doors unlocked. There were several somewhat valuable ... Read More »

MCC offers webinar for students May 12

Posted by Kyle Eller

The Northern Cross

The Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota, will offer a live webinar for students May 12 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. called “Lessons in Advocacy: Students Standing for Life & Dignity.”

Organizers say the goal is to help ... Read More »

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 »