Posted by Elizabeth Gjovik
Photo by Deacon Kyle Eller / The Northern Cross
Father Trevor Peterson, parochial vicar of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary and St. Mary Star of the Sea, gives a meditation on the Eucharist Nov. 19 at St. John the Evangelist in Duluth as part of the 40 Hours Devotion. ... Read More »
Posted by Elizabeth Gjovik
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King! The words to this favorite Christmas hymn really say (sing) it all. First of all, what is the joy that is brought into the world? Well, in this case, it is not ... Read More »
Posted by Elizabeth Gjovik
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Bishop Daniel FeltonBelieve in the Good News
As we approach this great Feast of Christmas, the divine mystery that is unfolding is so deep and wide that it will carry us through Christmas Day, then the Christmas Octave, then the 12 Days of Christmas, and ... Read More »
Posted by Elizabeth Gjovik
I have a problem with pride. It seems to me that it is one of my more serious faults. What do I do? Father Michael SchmitzAsk Father Mike
This is a fantastic question. In fact, one of the first requirements for attacking pride is acknowledging its existence.
Pride is ... Read More »
Posted by Elizabeth Gjovik
40 years
Deacon Dennis Anderson
Deacon Dennis Anderson was ordained to the permanent diaconate by Bishop Paul Anderson for the Diocese of Duluth on June 26, 1982. Deacon Anderson is married to Judy Anderson. He served in the parishes St. Anthony and St. Benedict, Duluth. Deacon Anderson retired in 2014.
25 ... Read More »
Posted by Elizabeth Gjovik
What seminary are you attending and where are you in the formation process?
I am attending St. John Vianney College Seminary, and I am in my first year of formation.
When is your birthday?
My birthday is Dec. 30. David Ringhand
What’s your home parish?
My home parish is St. Joseph’s in Crosby.
Tell me a little about your ... Read More »
Posted by Elizabeth Gjovik
As readers of The Northern Cross, you might be in a better place to see this than I am, since I do not get many opportunities to see what parishes other than my own are doing. But I am picking up on a vibe that there is a new ... Read More »
Posted by Elizabeth Gjovik
I was sitting toward the back, and she was close to the front row. As the priest got to the third sentence of the homily, the woman grabbed her purse, stood up, entered the aisle, turned around, and walked out. Betsy KneepkensFaith and Family
Many priests acknowledge Respect Life ... Read More »
Posted by Elizabeth Gjovik
We tend to reduce politics to what happens on election day. That’s understandable, of course. It’s the day people feel like they “do something,” casting a vote for the candidates they believe will best serve the common good. And that something they do is relatively easy and concrete. You ... Read More »
Posted by Elizabeth Gjovik
Most of our public arguments are over rights, often competing rights. As Americans, we pride ourselves on advancing the concept of “unalienable rights,” inspiring other such efforts around the world. Our Constitution boasts the Bill of Rights, which protects such things as the right to practice your faith openly, ... Read More »
