From Fr. Griffith: I write to you today with sadness in my heart at the senseless killing of George Floyd and the tumultuous response that has resulted over the last couple of days in Minneapolis and neighboring St. Paul. These are challenging days for our community. Yesterday, I released a statement on these events, wherein I called on our civic community to address the persistent and systematic patterns of racial injustice that have afflicted Minneapolis and indeed the state of Minnesota for decades.
I am deeply saddened by the senseless killing of George Floyd and the tumult that has resulted in Minneapolis. My prayers and thoughts and those of the Catholic Community of Our Lady of Lourdes go out to the family and friends of Mr. Floyd as well as the African American community and citizens of Minneapolis ...
From Fr. Griffith: I write to you on the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord which communicates to all Christians the promise of the Holy Spirit and our life’s goal – to be raised with Christ for all eternity. I write to you on Sunday, the Lord’s Day, which is central to our life of faith and a sublime setting for the celebration of the Eucharist, which remains the source and summit of our Catholic faith ...
From AB Hebda: "I wish to let you know of an important breakthrough in our state that will allow for greater worship opportunities for all Minnesotans as we together address the Covid-19 pandemic. On Tuesday, Governor Walz will issue a new executive order that allows faith communities to open ...
From Fr. Griffth: First and foremost to our life of worship, given Governor Walz’ recent order the plan to reopen public Masses in the archdiocese have shifted. Please see the video message from Archbishop Hebda that was released yesterday. I share Archbishop’s disappointment and I am similarly puzzled as to the allowance to open up retail stores and not churches, particularly when the latter enjoys first amendment protection. I am hopeful that the ongoing dialogue of the Minnesota bishops and Governor Walz’ office will produce an agreement that better balances public safety with the values and first principles of our nation. Thus, for now, plans to resume public Masses at Our Lady of Lourdes are on hold ...
As we continue our collective journey, as Catholics through the Easter season, aided by the light of the risen Christ, and as Americans amidst the challenges of the pandemic, I assure you of my continued prayers and support. The God of Jesus Christ continues to accompany us during this time. Like you, I continue to be inspired by the stories of sacrifice and valor by our fellow Americans who are on the front line providing health care and essential services ...