One Pope after another – Francis, Benedict XVI, John Paul II, Leo XIII with his "Rerum Novarum" encyclical, and frequently the U.S. Catholic Bishops – have consistently reminded us that providing shelter is an enduring role at the heart of the Church’s mission ... It’s also a message that is resonating more in the Twin Cities this year. A new sense of urgency about homelessness is gathering momentum here as the number of homeless people seeking emergency shelter overnight continues to rise ...

Familiar to many in the Lourdes community, Abria is a local pregnancy resource organization that offers a “safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment for Twin Cities women, teens and couples experiencing an unexpected pregnancy. [Their] clients experience friendship, hope and encouragement through positive and life-affirming medical and personal support services, education and resources” ...

“We are a nonprofit social enterprise centered on a craft grilled cheese restaurant and professional development institute that invests in the minds and lives of formerly incarcerated individuals. Our mission is to ensure that those impacted by the criminal justice system have the support and opportunities they need not simply to subsist but ...

Dear Friends in Christ, As I am now well into my sabbatical, I wanted to write to say hello, to again pledge my prayers and support, and to give you a sense of my progress and schedule ...

On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, this reflection from Father Daniel Griffith, and our continued prayers for respect for the dignity of life throughout its continuum.

‪Fr. Griffith joined Joe Ruff from The Catholic Spirit to talk about restorative justice, healing, and the path forward.

From Fr. Daniel Griffith: “On this day which falls between the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday and the 47th anniversary of Roe v. Wade – and which also marks the official beginning of the impeachment trial of President Trump - I offer a few reflections...”

On behalf of Fr. Griffith, myself, and the staff of Our Lady Lourdes, I want to thank you for your attendance and participation at the Liturgical Ministry Morning held this past weekend. We had an outstanding turn-out (50 total, 17 new!)...

From Linda Ferris, Director of Children's Faith Formation: Blessings and thanks to all catechists, parents and students for a successful close to our 2019 year. Now on to 2020 ...

Dear Friends in Christ,  This past October, I was officially approved for a sabbatical by Archbishop Hebda. As I prepare to depart Christmas Day for Texas, I wanted to update you on a number of items related to the life of our parish, my sabbatical schedule and focus, and my personal prayers for all you ...

The Parish Office will be closed December 25, 26 and 27 as well as January 1. Merry Christmas from the staff at Our Lady of Lourdes!

Father Daniel Griffith has announced that Father David Haschka S.J. will be stepping down from parish ministry effective December 31, 2019. He shares both his gratitude for Father Haschka's excellent service as well this letter from Father Haschka...

Hi! We’re the Hills, Josh and Abby. We’ve been parishioners at Lourdes for about 3.5 years. Fr. Dan has asked us to speak on stewardship this weekend, to share a little of our story and to encourage continued investment in the mission of our Church!   We both attended the University of MN (Ski-U-Mah, Go Gophers!), and as we approached graduation, began thinking about finding our parish home...

We just completed a trip to the Tijuana Mission!  Join us this Sunday, October 27th at 9:45 in Hofstede Hall as we share our Stories from the Border.  We'll talk about different ministries being led by the Oblates and youth leaders in Tijuana and how this community lives out the Gospel every day.

Father Dan Griffith introduces the adult faith formation theme for the 2019-2020 program year, "Catholic Social Teaching & Evangelization." This first talk in the series is titled, "Gift and Responsibility: Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching." This episode is linked to the title of this post and will reside on the "Faith, Justice and Flourishing" podcast channel.

Welcome Dr. Jacob Benda! Jacob joins Lourdes as our new Director of Sacred Music and Liturgy, effective September 21st. We’re excited to have him with us here at the French Church!

The Feast of the Assumption is Thursday, August 15th. Masses for this holy day of obligation are at 12:05 and 5:30 pm.

Both programs kick off in September. More information and online registration is available here on the parish website.

Have you checked out our new liturgical ministry schedule app? Want to learn more about serving as a lector, Eucharistic Minister, greeter or altar server at Lourdes? This month, Second Sunday Signup will feature our Liturgical Ministries and Chris Ganza and Julie Craven will be on hand after the Masses to answer your questions!

Thanks to everyone who turned out for our best National Night Out yet! Be sure to check out the photo album of the neighbors, law enforcement partners, (and furry friends!) that came to the Lourdes courtyard for this annual gathering!