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Duluth diocese pushes Monsignor Joseph Buh toward sainthood
By Joseph Swanson at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
The Diocese of Duluth is pushing for notable missionary, Monsignor Joseph Francis Buh, to be put forward as a potential candidate for sainthood.
Bishop Daniel Felton advocated for Buh by consulting the bishops of the United States during the June 2026 Spring Plenary Assembly of the United Stat...
Key takeaway Bishop Daniel Felton advocated for Buh by consulting the bishops of the United States during the June 2026 Spring Plenary Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The push for Monsignor Joseph Buh's sainthood has significant implications for the Twin Cities' Catholic community, particularly in Minneapolis where many Slovenian immigrants settled. Buh's missionary work among Slovenian immigrants and Native Americans near Crow Wing highlights the region's complex cultural and religious heritage. As the Diocese of Duluth awaits a response from the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, local Catholics may reflect on Buh's enduring legacy in Minnesota, where he helped establish over 50 parishes and missions. His contributions to the state's religious landscape are a testament to the important role that missionaries have played in shaping the region's spiritual identity. The potential canonization of Monsignor Buh could also lead to increased interest in the history of Catholicism in Minnesota, prompting locals to explore the state's rich cultural and religious roots.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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What is this story about? The Diocese of Duluth is pushing for notable missionary, Monsignor Joseph Francis Buh, to be put forward as a potential candidate for sainthood.
Bishop Daniel Felton advocated for Buh by consulting the bishops of the United States during the June 2026 Spring Plenary Assembly of the United Stat...
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