Minnesota Archives

Minnesota faith leaders pray for peace, justice during Floyd trial

Mar 9, 2021

Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis prayed March 6 for peace and justice in the upcoming trial of a white former city police officer in death of George Floyd, an African American, while in police custody.

By Joe Ruff

Nativity light-sound show projected on U.S. cathedral called joyful, hopeful

Dec 22, 2020

Large-scale images were projected on the Cathedral of St. Paul’s east-facing facade and an original, accompanying score was broadcast to spectators on a “hyper-local” radio frequency provided at the site.

By Joe Ruff

Minnesota Bankruptcy Court approves St. Cloud Diocese’s reorganization plan

Dec 6, 2020

Less than six months after the Diocese of St. Cloud filed its Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition, the Minnesota Bankruptcy Court has approved a plan for reorganization jointly submitted by the diocese and the creditors’ committee of clergy abuse survivors.

By Catholic News Service

Guard chaplains reflect on Floyd protests, lessons learned

Nov 27, 2020

Reflecting on a polarized nation in the throes of a bitterly fought election, Stephanie Christoffels started the communal prayer at a fall training of her fellow Minnesota National Guard chaplains by reminding them of Christianity’s two greatest commandments: To love God and neighbor.

By Giovanna Dell'Orto

Touring Sistine Chapel exhibit gives visitors close-up look at ceiling frescoes

Nov 21, 2020

The internationally acclaimed Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Exhibition with its 34 life-size reproductions is designed to give visitors a closer look at the frescoes that adorn the ceiling of the chapel at the Vatican than if they visited in person.

By Dave Hrbacek

Military chaplain prays more priests feel call to serve armed forces

Nov 11, 2020

Minnesota Army National Guard Lt. Nick Kehtel found himself in the middle of California’s Mojave Desert in July as part of a training session simulating war conditions.

By Joe Ruff

Parish’s Pumpkin Patch brings church, school and neighborhood together

Oct 25, 2020

About 1,500 pumpkins of varying sizes and colors have taken up residence on the grounds of Our Lady of Peace Church and School in south Minneapolis.

By Dave Hrbacek

Immigrants with COVID-19 symptoms may suffer silently, fearing deportation

Aug 12, 2020

Undocumented immigrants often do not have insurance, don’t have financial resources to pay emergency room costs, and feel pressure to go to work no matter how they feel, to support their families. This puts them at additional risk when it comes to COVID-19.

By Joe Ruff