Life news in brief

40 Days for Life 

(Submitted photos) 

The pro-life vigil 40 Days for Life began in Duluth with a kickoff event, including a Mass celebrated by Bishop Daniel Felton Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the nearby Women’s Care Center. As the vigil has continued, many Catholics and others of good will, including the Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus, pictured here Oct. 15, continued to pray for an end to abortion. The event continues until Nov. 5. 

Star of the North Maternity Home positions 

Star of the North Maternity Home provides a resident home and program serving pregnant women and women with children experiencing housing instability in our region in Duluth (since 2019) and Hibbing (since 2022). The home has an immediate opening for the night shift live-in position or overnights in both Duluth and Hibbing. Free room and board are provided in exchange for four to five nights of care coverage. You are able to sleep most of the shift. For more information or to apply, go to www.starofthenorthmaternityhome.org or call (218) 340-1645 for Star of the North Twin Ports or (218) 206-1931 for Star of the North Iron Range. A night shift only position is available as well. 

Retrouvaille 

Thinking about separation or divorce? Hurting? Angry? Feel helpless? Retrouvaille is a lifeline for troubled marriages. Couples learn the tools to rediscover each other and heal their marriage. 100% confidential. Since 1977, more than 40,000 marriages have been saved worldwide. A weekend experience will be held Dec. 1-3 at the Best Western Hotel in Eagan. Email [email protected] or visit www.helpourmarriage.org for more information.