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Defense of marriage

The Diocese of Duluth has issued a response to state legislation that attempts to redefine marriage. You can read the statement here. Archbishop Cordileone of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops calls the legislation, coming just after Mother’s Day, the “height of irony.” The Minnesota Catholic Conference has also given its response, to the House vote and to the Senate vote. Please pray for a culture of marriage in our state.

Year of Faith

The Year of Faith declared by Pope Benedict XVI is under way. The Vatican has created a website with resources for this event here. More infomation is also available from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops here. Read the Holy Father's Apostolic Letter for the Year of Faith here. Additional diocesan events to celebrate this Year of Faith are being planned, as well.

Bishop Sirba has also declared indulgences for certain pilgrimages and prayers in conjunction with the Year of Faith. Read his letter here. A pilgrimage booklet is available to assist with this. You can find it here.

Diocesan pilgrimage: There will be a diocesan pilgrimage for the Year of Faith tracing the steps of Ven. Frederic Baraga. To register, go here. You can also find a registration form here, a hotel reservation form here and a flyer for the pilgrimage here.

Boy Scouts

The Duluth diocese has issued a response to a decision by the Boy Scouts of America regarding homosexual Scouts. The statement is available here.

BISHOP PAUL SIRBA: Memorizing helps keep the faith in our hearts

RELIGIOUS LIBERTY: The U.S. bishops have issued a call to action to defend religious liberty and urged laity to work to protect the First Freedom of the Bill of Rights. They outlined their position in a document called “Our First, Most Cherished Liberty.” Here is Archbishop Charles Chaput's homily from the close of the Fortnight for Freedom July 4. For more details on religious liberty, see the sites of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Minnesota Catholic Conference.

THEOLOGY OF THE BODY FOR TEENS TRAINING: Training for adults on “Theology of the Body for Teens” will be held May 10 and 11 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary in Duluth. This training is for any adult who works with pre-teens or teens: principals, teachers, DREs, youth ministers, clergy, catechists, parents, etc. The presenter is nationally-known speaker, Brian Butler. Cost is $45 for Middle School Training (May 10) and $50 for High School Training (May 11). Participants can attend either or both sessions. Click here for more information or to register.

STRATEGIC PLANNING: The Diocesan Implementation Committee has released an Implementation Handbook for parishes undergoing transitions as a result of the Strategic Plan for the next five years which was approved earlier this year. That document and its supporting materials, along with the complete strategic plan, are available on the Strategic Planning documents section of the website.

YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY: There is a lot going on for diocesan youth and young adults.

VOCATIONS: Have you ever wondered if God is calling you to the priesthood, permanent diaconate or religious life? If you want to take your discernment to the next step, talk to our vocations team.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT: To access and complete the online youth protection training course, click here.

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