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05/31/2026

Join Fr. Mike Schmitz as he celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity at the University of Minnesota Duluth.

FULL MASS:

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05/28/2026

Fr. Mike wants everyone to be Catholic, but why? Isn't Catholicism just a list of rules?

Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why the Catholic faith is about far more than simply “following rules.” Instead, it’s about encountering the goodness of God and experiencing the beauty of life with Him through the Catholic faith.

Fr. Mike wants everyone to be Catholic, but why? Isn't Catholicism just a list of rules?Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why the Catholic faith is about far more th...

05/24/2026

Misunderstanding prayer.

HOMILY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCBSAE7vxyw
FULL MASS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A35r24vad2o

Join Fr. Mike Schmitz as he celebrates the Pentecost Sunday at the ...

05/21/2026

"Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea." Matthew 18:6

Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that our actions carry weight. He cautions us to remember that someone is always watching, and that we represent something greater than ourselves. Are our actions and behaviors leading others closer to God or closer to sin?

"Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, ...

05/17/2026

Jesus told His apostles that it was better for them that He ascended to the Father; that it was better for them if He left them. But why?

HOMILY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bfmF1pNBTk
FULL MASS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lx7d9BCbKX0

Are you a subscriber yet? Subscribe today What is this in light of eternity?Our perspective either helps us see things clearly or m...

05/10/2026

How do we grow in HOPE? Saint Paul tells us: through affliction that leads to a new level of TRUST in the God who loves us.

HOMILY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2U5RZSFS8k
FULL MASS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKXheP-BVXk

Join Fr. Mike Schmitz as he celebrates the Sixth Sunday of Easter at the University of Minnesota Duluth.If you would like to support Ascension Presents, send...

05/09/2026

Duluth Newman Catholic Campus Ministry is pleased to announce that Jack Perala has accepted the position of Director of Development with bulldogCatholic in a full-time capacity.

For the past three years, Jack has faithfully served the Duluth community as a FOCUS missionary, accompanying students in their faith lives and contributing greatly to the mission of Catholic campus ministry. Through his dedication, leadership, and commitment to evangelization, he has become a valued member of the Duluth Newman community.

Beginning June 1, 2026, Jack will transition into his new role as Director of Development, where he will help advance and sustain the mission of bulldogCatholic through donor relations, fundraising efforts, and strategic development initiatives. We are grateful that Jack will continue serving our campus ministry in this new capacity and are confident that his experience and passion for the mission will be a tremendous asset to our team.

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Jack as he begins this new chapter with Duluth Newman Catholic Campus Ministry and bulldogCatholic!

05/08/2026

We can fall into two traps when it comes to the body: believing the body is nothing, or believing the body is everything. Both are distortions of the truth.

Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that we are both body and soul. Your body is part of who you are, and your soul is part of who you are, so caring for both matter.

At the same time, St. Pope John Paul II warned against the “cult of the body”, the idea that our value is determined by appearance, fitness, or physical perfection.

Your worth is not defined by your body, but caring for your body can be an act of gratitude toward the One who gave it to you. How can you care for your body today?

We can fall into two traps when it comes to the body: believing the body is nothing, or believing the body is everything. Both are distortions of the truth.F...

05/03/2026

Without eternal perspective, our hearts will never find rest and we will always be searching for our true purpose.

HOMILY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lx7d9BCbKX0
FULL MASS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdG8AC6g8Fg

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05/01/2026

Struggling to pray?

Fr. Mike Schmitz shows how Ignatian prayer makes prayer simple again by using Scripture and your imagination to enter into the Gospel. Begin by asking the Holy Spirit for help, choosing a short Gospel passage, and slowly immersing yourself in it one sense at a time.

Rather than replacing other prayers, Ignatian prayer deepens them, helping you grow in trust and a more personal relationship with Christ.

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