Minnesota faith leaders are raising the alarm on cuts to housing programs

Faith leaders will join lawmakers and housing advocates for a 12-hour vigil on Tuesday at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis to protest recent cuts from the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The “Losing Sleep, Losing Homes” vigil is urging HUD officials to reconsider their decision. The event starts at noon with speakers and a candle light ceremony. The vigil goes from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. on Wednesday.

Bishop Kevin T. Kenney, of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, is among the speakers at noon…

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