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Bishop Izen’s episcopal motto reflects trust, the Eucharist

Bishop Michael Izen’s episcopal motto: “God with us,” reflects the trust he places in the Lord and Jesus’ presence in the Eucharist.

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Jan. 12, 1967, born to the late John and Joanna Izen of Fairmont in the Diocese of Winona (now, Winona-Rochester), the youngest of their six children.

Pilgrims walk three miles in St. Paul to promote racial reconciliation

Few pedestrians were on the sidewalks of Summit and Lexington avenues in St. Paul on the morning of April 22. Fresh snow flurries rested on the frozen ground while a bitter wind swept the Twin Cities. 

Archbishop clarifies remarks on assisted suicide in Italy

The president of the Pontifical Academy for Life affirms his opposition to euthanasia and assisted suicide but believes that to end confusion in the country, the Italian Parliament needs to make clear laws about withdrawing end-of-life care, his office said.

CSAF president Rosales to lead advancement team at The St. Paul Seminary

Fresh from helping the Catholic Services Appeal Foundation focus its mission as it financially supports ministries across the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Tizoc Rosales is returning to the place he served for seven years prior to taking the helm at CSAF in 2021: The St. Paul Seminary in St. Paul.

Synod parish staff formation day focused on ‘the parish and small groups’

Mary, Mother of the Church in Burnsville welcomed staff from parishes across the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis April 20 for a formation day focused on the Synod, with the theme: The Parish and Small Groups: Preaching Jesus in the Temple and at Home.

Keeping it simple, Bishop Izen asks that people pray he be ‘a good, holy bishop’

Humbled by the more than 2,500 people who came to pray and celebrate his ordination as a bishop April 11 at the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul, Auxiliary Bishop Michael Izen said it was a great day for the Church.

Fed’s war on inflation poses moral dilemma as rate hikes threaten 2 million workers

As the U.S. recuperates from the unprecedented multiyear consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic -- complicated by Russia's war on Ukraine and lingering supply chain issues -- fiscal indicators point to future contraction for the nation's economy, if not eventual recession. Inflation also remains persistent, and interest rates for various kinds of debt have risen.

Lino Rulli moves home and infuses hit radio show with Minnesota flavor

Lino Rulli launched his media career in Minnesota, offering popular segments on WCCO-TV as the “Soul Man” and hosting an Emmy-winning cable show called “Generation Cross.” In 2006, he was offered a dream job: to host a Sirius XM Radio show. The gig required Rulli to relocate to New York City. He packed his bags.

Lifelong friend says of Bishop Izen: ‘kind to everyone’

Annie Betts grew up just blocks away from Bishop Michael Izen.

Parents are the best online gaming partner kids can have in the fight against predators, say experts

Online gaming presents unprecedented risks to kids' safety, but parents remain the best defense against child exploitation -- even if they're not tech savvy, experts told OSV News.
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