The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has approved the Annunciation Hope and Healing Fund in response to the mass shooting at the Church of the Annunciation during the all-school Mass on August, 27, 2025. Catholic Community Foundation will receive, process, and steward gifts to the fund, without an administrative fee, to provide financial support to the Church of the Annunciation for the needs of the church and school, as well as support to those affected by the tragedy.

For more information and to contribute to this fund:

https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZM37/campaign/C-1619X

THE FOLLOWING LETTER TO THE EDITOR OF THE MINNESOTA STAR TRIBUNE, WAS SUBMITTED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE DOWNTOWN INTERFAITH CLERGY, OF WHICH BISHOP KEVIN KENNEY AND FR. DANIEL GRIFFITH OF THE BASILICA OF SAINT MARY ARE MEMBERS.

 A Letter to the Editor
We, the Downtown Interfaith Clergy, are a multi-faith coalition of clergy representing more than 35,000 Minnesotans from congregations across the city of Minneapolis.
Today, we write to condemn in the strongest possible terms, the anti-Semitic hate speech spray-painted on the walls of Temple Israel on Wednesday morning. These threats against our Jewish siblings, neighbors, and friends are unacceptable. They run contrary to the teachings of our diverse faith traditions. And, they have the dangerous potential of inciting further violence... READ MORE

Join us on a missionary in the footsteps of Saint Paul! 

You are invited to join us on a Missionary Pilgrimage to Greece in the Footsteps of Saint Paul, September 27 – October 7, 2026. 
As part of the 175th Anniversary of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul/Minneapolis, join Bishop Kevin Kenney and Deacon Mickey Friesen as we journey to Thessaloniki, Ephesus, Corinth, the Acropolis and more.

ACT FAST! Be the first on the list to receive formal details when registration opens!
Click HERE to sign up for the form & the informational meeting on September 29th, 2025 
Save $200 by booking before October 10, 2025!

Every summer, Saint Olaf parishioners form a festival choir to perform the National Anthem at a Minnesota Twins game. This year, Saint Olaf sang the anthem at the Tuesday night game versus the Texas Rangers, June 10, 2025. The Twins may not have won, but the evening was beautiful and Oh, Say, how much Fun!

Check out the video of the National Anthem by Our Saint Olaf Choir and Friends! We already can't wait for next year!