Deacon Bob Yerhot serves the diocese of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota. He has dedicated his life to the service of his family and the Catholic Church. He has studied philosophy, classical humanities, theology and social work at St. Mary’s College (now University) at Winona, Minnesota, the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Italy, and the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. He currently serves two parishes in southeast Minnesota, is the Assistant Director Emeritus of the Diaconate for the Diocese of Winona, and is the diocesan consultant for the Courage and Encourage Apostolate and Unbound ministry in the diocese. He offers days of reflection and retreats for diaconal communities in the United States. For over 30 years he practiced clinical social work and psychotherapy before retiring in 2015.
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Recent Posts
- Deacon Bob’s Homily for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
- Deacon Bob’s Homily for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2004
- Deacon Bob’s Homily for 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle Bob
- Deacon Bob’s Homily for the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2024
- Deacon Bob’s Homily for the 6th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B
Recent Comments
- Deacon Bob on Conferences and Retreats
- Tom Zeeh on Conferences and Retreats
- Deacon Bob on Deacon Bob’s Homilies — Click to Read
- Deacon Mike Hagen on Deacon Bob’s Homilies — Click to Read
- Deacon Bob on Holy Father’s Letter to the US Bishops on Retreat
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Category Archives: Church News
Congratulations, Archdiocese of Cochabamba, Bolivia (and indirectly, Diocese of La Crosse, Wisconsin)!
The Holy Father nominated as auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese of Cochabamba (Bolivia), Father Robert Flock, a priest of the Diocese of La Crosse, Wisconsin (my neighboring diocese to the east of Winona). Rev. Flock has been the pastor of La Santa Cruz parish and has … Continue reading
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The Holy Father Speaks on the Opening of Vatican II 50 Years Ago
The Holy Father gave an off-the-cuff talk to the faithful in St. Peter’s square three days ago. He spoke of the beginning of the Second Vatican Council and spoke from the heart about how in the last 50 years the … Continue reading
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In Case You Have Forgotten…
In just a couple of short weeks, Blessed Mother Marianne Cope will be canonized a saint. I suspect many of you are not aware of her, even though I did blog about her earlier this year. Almost everyone knows St. … Continue reading
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Congratulations, Diocese of Tyler
The Holy Father has nominated Monsignor Joseph E. Strickland to be the new bishop of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas. Bishop-elect Strickland is a priest of that diocese. He was born on October 31, 1958 in the archdiocese of San … Continue reading
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Congratulations, Diocese of Orange!
The Holy Father has appointed Bishop Kevin W. Vann as the bishop of the diocese of Orange, in California. You may have been hearing of that diocese recently, as they purchased the “Crystal Cathedral” from the Robert Schuller ministries this … Continue reading
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Congratulations, Diocese of Lincoln!
The Holy Father announced today at noon Rome time that he has accepted the resignation of Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz and has appointed Bishop James D. Conley to succeed him. I had the pleasure of hearing Bishop Conley speak earlier this … Continue reading
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Words of Condolence from the Holy Father regarding Cardinal Martini
The Holy Father last Friday, after hearing of the death of Cardinal Martini, wrote the following words of condolence. (My translation of the Italian original.) I have sadly received notice of the death after a long illness of Cardinal Carlo … Continue reading
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R.I.P. Msgr. Ralph Beiting
I learned that Msgr. Ralph Beiting died yesterday. Beiting was the founder of the Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) and was a Catholic missionary in eastern Kentucky since 1950. My sister spent a year working with Msgr. Beiting in the 1980s. … Continue reading
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Congratulations, Diocese of Erie!
The Holy Father announced today that the new bishop of Erie, Pennsylvania will be Bishop-elect Lawrence T. Perisco. Bishop-elect Perisco is a priest of the diocese of Greensburg, Pennsylvania and until now the Vicar General for that diocese. Perisco succeeds … Continue reading
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Papa Luciani to be Beatified Within the Year of Faith?
The Catholic News Agency a couple of weeks ago reported that it is quite possible the Pope Benedict will beatify Pope John Paul I (Papa Luciani) this upcoming year. For all of us who have been praying that Luciani’s holiness … Continue reading
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Catholic Coffee, Anyone… Mass Included!
Here is a video of the new St. James Coffee House that has opened in Rochester Minnesota, not far from Pax Christi Catholic Church. The video is great! (So are the coffee and the spiritual benefits.)
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Congratulations, Archdiocese of San Francisco!
The Holy Father today has appointed as the new archbishop of San Francisco Salvatore Cordileone, until now bishop of Oakland. Archbishop Cordileone was ordained a priest for the diocese of San Diego back in 1982. He became auxiliary bishop of … Continue reading
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LCWR and the Vatican
Here is another topic I have resisted posting on for many weeks. Those of you who have been following Church news sources will know that the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith – a Vatican congregation appointed by the … Continue reading
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The Daughters of St. Paul
One of the unexpected surprises during my time at the Courage Conference at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland this past weekend was a delightful conversation with three Daughters of St. Paul sisters over lunch. They were helping out … Continue reading
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Take a Look at the Widget!
If you haven’t noticed it yet, there is a new widget here at Catholic Faith and Reflections. It is direct from the Vatican and find it at the lower right of your screen after scrolling down a bit. It will … Continue reading
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