Many of our faithful are understandably concerned about the Coronavirus (COVID-19). We continue to monitor reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Protection. Continue reading
The World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests will be celebrated by the universal Church on June 19, 2020. Occurring annually on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests was established by Pope St. John Paul II in 2002 and encourages priests to reflect upon the importance and dignity of their vocation. Continue reading
Conversations these days in both Venezuela and Minnesota inevitably gravitate to the coronavirus and social distancing restrictions, but what about back in “normal” times? In Minnesota the go-to topic is weather. With temps into the 90’s almost every day, people … Continue reading
If you’re a Twins fan, with the 2020 season suspended indefinitely due to the coronavirus, you may be going through baseball withdrawal. Not to worry. Major League Baseball has you covered, making every one of the 4,930 games played in 2018 and 2019 available free at MLB.com. Continue reading
In response to concerns regarding COVID-19/coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, the following events have been canceled: Continue reading
What if a million families joined hands now to pray the rosary for a cure to the coronavirus? Join in praying the rosary every day for an end to this pandemic. Continue reading
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has announced that the U.S. bishops will join the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on May 1 in renewing the consecrations of the two nations to the care of our Blessed Mother. Continue reading
Are you “going bananas” from staying at home these days due to the precautions against the spread of the coronavirus? Well, many folks here in our parish in Venezuela don’t even have to leave home to get a nice delicious banana. They grow their own bananas right there in their yards. Continue reading
Pope Francis offered an extraordinary blessing “urbi et orbi” (to the city and the world) Friday, March 27, which came with the opportunity to receive a plenary indulgence under certain conditions. Continue reading
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: I am pleased to announce the formation of an Economic Impact Task Force during this time of economic instability and uncertainly due to COVID-19/coronavirus. Continue reading
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: State Officials have communicated to religious leaders that the next two weeks are critical for the containment of the COVID-19/coronavirus and that all congregational gatherings should be avoided. While I am sure that the advice is startling for those of any creed, it particularly hits hard for Catholics, given our beliefs about the Mass and the Eucharist. Continue reading
As a result of COVID-19/coronavirus and mitigation strategies and recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Minnesota Department of Health, all Catholic Center employees who are able to perform their work duties and responsibilities remotely are for the time being encouraged to do so. Continue reading
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: At his news conference this afternoon, Governor Tim Walz announced the Minnesota Department of Health’s recommendations of no gatherings of more than 250 people as well as limiting small group interaction. Continue reading
In response to concerns regarding COVID-19/coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, the final Prayer and Listening Event, scheduled for Saturday, March 14 at St. Alphonsus, Brooklyn Center, has been canceled. Please visit our Synod page to learn more … Continue reading
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: In ordinary circumstances, Catholics are obliged to participate in Mass on Sundays and other holy days of obligation. This obligation is suspended in cases of moral or physical impossibility, and may also be dispensed for a just cause when it is for the spiritual good of the faithful. Continue reading
