• A Message from Our New Director of Discipleship
    A Message from Our New Director of Discipleship
    August 18, 2023
    by Mahalia Marcelin, Director of Discipleship
    It is with joy that I am letting you know that I have been promoted to Director of Discipleship. I count on your prayers as I embark on this new journey with Jesus and you!
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  • Introductory Letter from New Pastor Fr. Rolf Tollefson
    Introductory Letter from New Pastor Fr. Rolf Tollefson
    July 1, 2023
    by Fr. Rolf Tollefson, Pastor
    Fr. Rolf offers a fuller introduction as he takes over pastoral leadership of Nativity of Our Lord
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  • Goodbye and Thank You from Fr. Patrick
    Goodbye and Thank You from Fr. Patrick
    June 30, 2023
    by Fr. Patrick Hipwell, Pastor Emeritus
    I would like to offer my heartfelt gratitude as I step down this week from my role as pastor of Nativity of Our Lord after over 15 years together. It has been my great honor to help lead the parishioners and students of Nativity to follow Our Lord ever closer.
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  • Congratulations, Principal Kate Wollan!
    Congratulations, Principal Kate Wollan!
    June 3, 2023
    by Communications Office
    Kate Wollan was one of eight honorees celebrated for excellence by St. Mary’s University and Synergy & Leadership Exchange at the Character Recognition Awards luncheon on May 16. 
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  • New Incoming Pastor Fr. Rolf Tollefson in His Own Words
    New Incoming Pastor Fr. Rolf Tollefson in His Own Words
    April 20, 2023
    by Fr. Rolf Tollefson, Incoming Pastor
    Praised be Jesus Christ!  My name is Father Rolf Tollefson and I am blessed to have been assigned as the new Pastor of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church and School!  It will be a great privilege to serve you.
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  • New Pastor Announcement, Welcome Beth Giese, Gala Thanks
    New Pastor Announcement, Welcome Beth Giese, Gala Thanks
    April 20, 2023
    by Fr. Patrick Hipwell, Pastor
    Last weekend, I announced at the Nativity of Our Lord Night to Shine Spring Gala (as well as at each of the Lord’s Day Masses) that Archbishop Hebda has named Fr. Rolf Tollefson as my successor as pastor of Nativity of Our Lord, effective July 1.
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  • Centennial Campaign Celebration News
    Centennial Campaign Celebration News
    February 27, 2023
    by Centennial Campaign Committee
    It’s time to celebrate! Click the campaign logo for the big news on our Centennial Campaign progress. Heartfelt thanks to the hundreds of Nativity families who have supported our Centennial Campaign so far!
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  • Fr. Patrick Announces His Retirement
    Fr. Patrick Announces His Retirement
    February 11, 2023
    by Fr. Patrick Hipwell, Pastor
    Archbishop Bernard Hebda has accepted my request to be granted the status of retired priest, effective July 1 of this year.
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  • New Liturgy Coordinator
    New Liturgy Coordinator
    January 27, 2023
    by Communications Office
    Please help us welcome our newest parish staff member, John Paul Beane, who begins work immediately on a part-time basis coordinating our liturgy schedules, utilizing the Ministry Scheduler Pro software.
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  • Synodal Pastoral Letter from Archbishop Hebda Released
    Synodal Pastoral Letter from Archbishop Hebda Released
    November 19, 2022
    by Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis
    After three years of listening, preparation, and engagement with laity, consecrated women and men, and clergy across the archdiocese, Archbishop Hebda has released his pastoral letter.
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  • Capital Campaign Now Underway
    Capital Campaign Now Underway
    November 5, 2022
    by Communications Office
    As we celebrate our centennial anniversary, we embark on our Centennial Campaign: Built on Tradition with Hope for the Future to restore our historic church and strengthen resources to ensure Nativity will remain a shining light for future generations.
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  • Capital Campaign Unanimously Approved
    Capital Campaign Unanimously Approved
    October 21, 2022
    by Communications Office
    Thank you to the nearly 300 families that participated in our recent campaign planning study. Based on the study’s positive results, parish and school leaders voted unanimously to move forward with a capital campaign.
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  • Meet Our New Director of Music
    Meet Our New Director of Music
    September 2, 2022
    by Brian Carson, Director of Music
    Hello! My name is Brian Carson, and I am the new Director of Music at Nativity of Our Lord.
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  • Church Restoration Update
    Church Restoration Update
    June 11, 2022
    by Fr. Patrick Hipwell, Pastor
    I wish to provide you with a brief update from our Nativity of Our Lord Facilities Committee regarding the ongoing internal restoration work of our beloved, almost 100-year-old parish church.
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  • Our New Faith Formation Director in Her Own Words
    Our New Faith Formation Director in Her Own Words
    July 22, 2021
    by Mahalia Marcelin, Director of Faith Formation
    I am Mahalia Marcelin, a servant of the Lord, serving as your Director of Faith Formation. It is an honor to serve Christ with you at Nativity of Our Lord.
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  • Church Tuckpointing Project
    Church Tuckpointing Project
    November 15, 2019
    by Communications Office
    Water intrusions primarily on the east side of the church require a construction project, including tuckpointing mortar joints and otherwise reinforcing external walls, to begin in the spring of 2020.
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  • Introducing One Nativity 2035
    Introducing One Nativity 2035
    October 25, 2019
    by Fr. Patrick Hipwell, Pastor
    One Nativity 2035 is a collaboration of the clergy, parishioners, and staff of Nativity of Our Lord to identify and recommend ways to better communicate, bolster, and sustain our parish mission in service of this vibrant Catholic community — today and well into the future.
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  • Parish Mission Statement
    Parish Mission Statement
    September 8, 2019
    by Fr. Patrick Hipwell, Pastor
    Fr. Patrick announces the soon-to-be promulgated Parish Mission Statement, which is an important tool to understand who we are and where we are going as one Nativity community.
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  • Sister Grace McKigney, C.S.J.
    Sister Grace McKigney, C.S.J.
    May 23, 2019
    by Fr. Patrick Hipwell
    Sr. Grace was the last Sister of St. Joseph who served at Nativity School, working in our school office and in our community up to and through her retirement years.
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  • Summer Church Maintenance Update
    Summer Church Maintenance Update
    July 29, 2018
    by Fr. Patrick Hipwell, Pastor
    Halfway through the two-month process, I am pleased to report that we are on schedule with our three-part project involving the pews, floor, and lighting.
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