Today the Spotlight shines on Fr. Bob Kelly, OP. In 2016 this parish made the decision to no longer be clustered with St. Michael Parish. We indicated that we wanted to be a "Volunteer Parish". We requested from the Archdiocese a priest to celebrate the mass and sacraments. We would have a very small paid staff and everything else would be handled by volunteers. The archdiocese assigned Fr. Bob Kelly OP to be our Parochial Administrator. Fr. Bob went right to work. He saw what needed to be done in our parish and showed us how to prioritize and accomplish our goals. He is a man of action and … [Read more...] about Volunteer Spotlight: Fr. Bob Kelly, OP
Vocations/Religious Life
Operation Andrew Dinner: Discerning the Priesthood
Tuesday, November 20, 6–8 p.m., Archdiocesan Catholic Center, 777 Forest St., St. Paul. Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Father David Blume, Director of Vocations, invite men discerning the priesthood, ages 16–50, to dinner and conversation with vocations testimonials on priesthood and religious life. It is typical for a pastor, religious or youth minister to accompany each discerning guest. Register online at www.10000vocations.org before November 16. Questions? Email or call the Office of Vocations at 651-962-6890. … [Read more...] about Operation Andrew Dinner: Discerning the Priesthood
Priesthood Sunday
Sunday, October 28 Priesthood Sunday is a special day set aside to honor the priesthood in the United States. This nationwide event is coordinated by the USA Council of Serra International. Serra is an organization made up of lay Catholics from around the world who work to promote and foster vocations to the priesthood and consecrated religious life. They are men and women of all ages and from all walks of life. For more information on Serra and Priesthood Sunday, see serraus.org. … [Read more...] about Priesthood Sunday
