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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Posted by Kyle Eller
During this time of suspended public Masses, there are a number of places, both within the diocese and outside of it, where Mass is available via livestream.
A prayer of Spiritual Communion may be made at the appropriate time of the Mass, or at any time of the day ... Read More »
Posted by Kyle Eller
March 18, 2020 — In a directive today, Father James B. Bissonette, diocesan administrator for the Diocese of Duluth, announced additional temporary measures to help stem the spread of Covid-19. Resource Directive from Father Bissonette
In the new directive, all public Masses are suspended through April 20, effective Friday, ... Read More »
