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!

To support this initiative, we would like to identify those with the experience or the gifts needed to lead small groups starting in Lent and invite them to a training series to be held this fall.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd offers training not only to benefit a catechist but as a truly heart-opening, faith-engaging retreat experience for anyone. Sign up for summer training in Lakeville July 25-27 or August 15-17.

Fr. Rolf offers a fuller introduction as he takes over pastoral leadership of Nativity of Our Lord

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.

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. 

A retirement fund is being established for Fr. Patrick as he prepares for the move to his future home at the Byrne Residence on June 30.

We wish to extend the warmest of welcomes to our newest adult members of the Catholic faith and of Nativity of Our Lord! Read their personal statements of their faith journeys through our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program. Many thanks to all for your support and prayers for our newest members!

Prizes this year are $500, $200, and $100 monthly from May through October! Tickets are arriving by mail and can be returned through the parish office or Sunday collection basket.

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.

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.

Year one of the Synod Implementation is beginning at Nativity of Our Lord! This group of twelve parishioners' first task will be to recruit and train small group leaders for parish-wide ongoing small groups that will begin next Lent. 

My name is Beth Giese and I am the new Director of Advancement at Nativity of Our Lord. I am deeply honored to be joining the Nativity family in service to the parish and school. 

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!

Adoration will be suspended today through Friday, and the parish office will be closed Thursday and Friday due to inclement weather.

If you have a special connection who can help create an amazing experience package, a talent you’d be willing to share as a service donation, or if you have an item you’d like to donate, please let us know!

Archbishop Bernard Hebda has accepted my request to be granted the status of retired priest, effective July 1 of this year.

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.

Karen and the other St. John Paul II Champions for Life award recipients will be honored at the Respect Life Mass on Sunday, January 22 at the Cathedral of St. Paul.

The historical reality of Jesus Christ Our Lord is particularly fitting to reflect upon as we celebrate the historic milestone of 100 years of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church in St. Paul, Minnesota.