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The priests of Nativity sent a pastoral letter to all households to assure them of their prayers and support, update them on the state of operations, and inform them on how to stay connected and make the most of this time.

Watching a video stream of Mass is new to most of us. We've compiled some helpful instructions and advice, including a video from Fr. Nick, and info-graphic from the Archdiocese, a free liturgy guide from Magnificat, and more.

As a sign of unity, Archbishop Hebda asks that all of us — especially students — to pray the “Litany in Time of Need” each day at 11:00 AM for protection and help.

Our pastor, Fr. Patrick Hipwell, explains the difficult decision to suspend public Masses and Confessions and offers other updates on the parish's coronavirus response plan.

Adoration has been moved to the main church and will be restricted to 9am-10pm Sunday-Friday and 9am-4pm on Saturday. 

In the interest of the safety of our penitents and priests alike, we have suspended Confessions, effective immediately.

The city of St. Paul has declared a Snow Emergency beginning at 9 p.m. tonight (Saturday, January 18) through Wednesday, January 22 at 9 p.m.

Fr. Patrick Hipwell, Fr. Nick Hagen, and the parish staff would like to distribute a Christmas card at Christmas Mass this year, and we need your help!

Please join me in entering into this joyful, hopeful, and yes also penitential season of Advent here at Nativity of Our Lord! 

We thank God for all those who work to keep our country free by their generous service. Please include our parishioners and their family members in the military in your prayers.

The Twin Cities Marathon may affect your route to church this weekend, as parts of Summit Avenue will be closed Saturday and Sunday, October 5-6.

Bishop Paul Sirba of the Diocese of Duluth will be celebrating Saturday’s 5:00 p.m. Mass at Nativity of Our Lord.

The home of Nativity School teacher Mrs. Katie Griffin and family was struck by lightning and destroyed by fire.

Missed Fr. Nick's homily this weekend? Listen now to hear about the great gift — and responsibility — that Perpetual Adoration is and how you can get involved.

Please pray for our 16 catechumens and candidates as they seek deeper conversion to Christ and his Church, and may their collective enthusiasm and desire for the sacraments encourage us all.

The city of St. Paul has declared another Snow Emergency, and otherwise restricted parking through April 1.

The Blessed Sacrament will be reposed from 5pm Tuesday, January 29 through 6pm on Thursday, January 31.

Each November, Nativity of Our Lord prays for and commemorates in a particular way those who have passed from this life in the past year.

More than 80 volunteers responded to Fr. Victor’s invitation to become a committed adorer or designated substitute in Nativity’s Perpetual Adoration program!

Sunday, December 3 is the first day of Advent, a time of quiet, prayerful vigil as we await the coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ.