Minneapolis and a moment of reckoning as Christians

In the wake of the shootings of Minneapolis residents Renee Good and Alex Pettri by Federal immigration officers, Bishop Hughes sends a message about the moral call of the Gospel that supersedes politics, and our way forward as Christians in this time. (Time: 10:22.)

In her message, she urges us to read the January 24th Facebook message from Bishop Craig Loya of Minnesota and to support the Diocese of Minnesota’s Casa Maria ministry which is providing support to Minnesota’s immigrants.

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Registration open for 2026 Confirmation Services

Our 2026 diocesan Confirmation services are scheduled in May and June, with pre-Confirmation gatherings for adults and youth in April.

Registration opened on Jan. 5 and will remain open for each service until it reaches capacity or until April 30, whichever comes first.

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Feeding & Helping Neighbors

Across our diocese, our churches share God’s love in practical ways – through food ministries, thrift stores, and women and infant centers that offer care and support to our neighbors in need.

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The offering at our annual Diocesan Convention went support the food ministries in the Diocese of Newark via the Bishop’s Fund for Food Ministries. Offerings are still being accepted:

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