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    January 28, 20234

    Over Catholic protests, Minnesota lawmakers pass right to abortion law, send to governor

    January 27, 20234

    Christian unity week: Doing good; seeking justice

    January 22, 20234

    Longtime friend of Bishop-elect Neary writes hymn for ordination Mass

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    January 29, 20234

    Church called to address stigma associated with mental illness, advocates say

    January 29, 20234

    Christian quarter targeted as Jerusalem spirals into weekend of violence

    January 29, 20234

    Catholics call for prayer, justice as video of Memphis Black man’s deadly arrest released

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    January 29, 20234

    Christina Capecchi: The greatest of these is love

    January 22, 20234

    Families First Project offers tools to advocate for pro-family policies

    January 22, 20234

    An unforgettable story of forgiveness

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    January 29, 20234

    ‘Great joy’ as Vatican declares Miraculous Medal Shrine a minor basilica

    January 29, 20234

    Joy, gratitude and honest words mark close of synod’s North American phase

    January 29, 20234

    Marriage is a gift from God that benefits everyone, pope says

  • Arts & Culture
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    January 29, 20234

    Book review: ‘The Great Story of Israel’ by Bishop Robert Barron

    January 29, 20234

    Pastor accompanies Detroit Piston’s assistant coach on path to joining the church

    January 29, 20234

    Sinner and sage: Despite troubled life, Caravaggio mastered spiritual meanings

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    January 29, 20234

    Joy, gratitude and honest words mark close of synod’s North American phase

    January 29, 20234

    Polish family murdered by Nazis along with Jews they sheltered recalled on Holocaust Remembrance Day; family’s martyrdom paves way for beatification

    January 29, 20234

    For first blind Catholic priest in Kenya, ordination is a ’dream turned reality’

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    January 29, 20234

    Católicos piden oración y justicia al publicarse el video del arresto mortal de un hombre de Memphis

    January 29, 20234

    Gobierno de Nicaragua intensifica persecución católica con condenas en juicios secretos

    January 29, 20234

    Familia polaca asesinada por los nazis junto con los judíos a los que albergaron fueron recordados en el Día del Recuerdo del Holocausto; martirio de una familia allana el camino para la beatificación

January 28, 2023

Over Catholic protests, Minnesota lawmakers pass right to abortion law, send to governor

January 26, 2023

In interview, pope says criticism is annoying, but can be helpful

January 22, 2023

Longtime friend of Bishop-elect Neary writes hymn for ordination Mass

January 22, 2023

Photos: Central Minnesota Catholics pray, march for life in St. Paul

January 22, 2023

Foster Grandparenting runs in Grandma Mac’s family

January 15, 2023

Local Catholics learn firsthand about immigration at El Paso border

January 15, 2023

Catholics ‘must act’ for racial justice to honor MLK, says USCCB president

Around the Diocese

Around the Diocese. Feature. January 28, 2023

Over Catholic protests, Minnesota lawmakers pass right to abortion law, send to governor

In a party-line vote, Democrats in the Minnesota Senate passed a bill 34-33 in the early morning hours of Jan. 28 to place a right to abortion for any reason and without a limit on viability into state law. The House approved the measure Jan. 19, and Gov. Tim Walz is expected to sign the bill into law.

Around the Diocese. January 27, 2023

Christian unity week: Doing good; seeking justice

Around the Diocese. Feature. January 22, 2023

Longtime friend of Bishop-elect Neary writes hymn for ordination Mass

Around the Diocese. Feature. January 22, 2023

Photos: Central Minnesota Catholics pray, march for life in St. Paul

Around the Diocese. January 22, 2023

Bill that would enshrine access to abortion into state law headed to Senate

Around the Diocese. Feature. January 22, 2023

Foster Grandparenting runs in Grandma Mac’s family

Nation/World

Nation/World. January 29, 2023

Church called to address stigma associated with mental illness, advocates say

The National Catholic Partnership on Disability, a group that works with dioceses, schools, and ministries promotes the full and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in the life of the Church.

Nation/World. January 29, 2023

Christian quarter targeted as Jerusalem spirals into weekend of violence

Nation/World. January 29, 2023

Catholics call for prayer, justice as video of Memphis Black man’s deadly arrest released

Nation/World. January 29, 2023

Nicaragua’s government ups Catholic persecution with secret trial convictions

Nation/World. January 29, 2023

Washington state bishops condemn ‘extreme’ abortion proposal

Nation/World. January 29, 2023

Pope Benedict XVI suffered from insomnia, exhaustion, which led to his resignation, papal biographer says

Views

Twenty Something | Christina Capecchi. Views. January 29, 2023

Christina Capecchi: The greatest of these is love

When I read the notes from past conversations, I see recurring questions – the same wonderings held up to different light, each time eager to glimpse something new.

Views. January 22, 2023

Families First Project offers tools to advocate for pro-family policies

Views. January 22, 2023

An unforgettable story of forgiveness

Views. January 15, 2023

We must recover those ‘recovering’ Catholics

Views. January 15, 2023

Let in the darkness to show the light: A plea for Catholic fiction

Views. January 8, 2023

Inside the Capitol: Legislature is back in session; your help needed

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3 events, 1

9:30 am

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Mass — St. Cloud, St. Mary’s Cathedral

January 1 @ 9:30 am

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Mass — St. Cloud, St. Mary’s Cathedral

St. Cloud • Mass at 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral.

10:30 am

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Eucharist — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

January 1 @ 10:30 am

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Eucharist — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

St. Joseph • Eucharist with the Benedictine Sisters at 10:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel, St. Benedict’s Monastery.

10:30 am

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Eucharist — Collegeville, St. John’s Abbey

January 1 @ 10:30 am

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Eucharist — Collegeville, St. John’s Abbey

Collegeville • Morning Prayer at 8:30 a.m., Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. and Evening Prayer at 5 p.m. with the St. John’s Monastic Community in Abbey Church. […]

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5 events, 8

8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Breakfast Buffet — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

January 8 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Breakfast Buffet — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

St. Cloud • Holy Spirit Parish Breakfast Buffet featuring ham, sausage, pancakes, scrambled eggs, hash browns, cinnamon and caramel rolls and fruit served from 8:30 a.m. […]

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

KC Breakfast — St. Joseph, St. Joseph Parish

January 8 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

KC Breakfast — St. Joseph, St. Joseph Parish

St. Joseph • Knights of Columbus hosts breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Heritage Hall, St. Joseph Church. Menu includes scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, […]

10:30 am

Epiphany Eucharist — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

January 8 @ 10:30 am

Epiphany Eucharist — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

St. Joseph • Epiphany Eucharist with the Benedictine Sisters at 10:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel, St. Benedict’s Monastery.

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2 events, 9

8:00 am

Baptism of the Lord Eucharist — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

January 9 @ 8:00 am

Baptism of the Lord Eucharist — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

St. Joseph • Baptism of the Lord Eucharist with the Benedictine Sisters at 8 a.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel.

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Fare for All Food Distribution — St. Joseph, Resurrection Lutheran Church

January 9 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Fare for All Food Distribution — St. Joseph, Resurrection Lutheran Church

St. Joseph • Fare for All food distribution, which sells packages of fruits, vegetables and frozen meats, is from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Resurrection Lutheran […]

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2 events, 12

6:30 pm

Ted Bechtold Addresses Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine — St. Joseph, St. Joseph Parish

January 12 @ 6:30 pm

Ted Bechtold Addresses Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine — St. Joseph, St. Joseph Parish

St. Joseph • Parishioner Ted Bechtold presents photos and stories about his work aiding refugees and those living in war-torn villages in Ukraine at 6:30 p.m. […]

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Virtual GLBTQ+ Gathering — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

January 12 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Virtual GLBTQ+ Gathering — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

St. Joseph • Spirituality Center at St. Benedict’s Monastery hosts a virtual gathering from 7 to 9 p.m. facilitated by Benedictine Sisters Myrna Ohmann and Eunice […]

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1 event, 14

2023-01-14

TEC Retreat — Belle Prairie, Holy Family Parish

TEC Retreat — Belle Prairie, Holy Family Parish

January 14

TEC Retreat — Belle Prairie, Holy Family Parish

Belle Prairie • Central Minnesota Together Encountering Christ retreat starts at 9:30 a.m. today and ends around 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, on the grounds of […]

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1 event, 17

9:00 am - 11:15 am

“A Book Lovers Circle” — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

January 17 @ 9:00 am - 11:15 am

“A Book Lovers Circle” — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

St. Joseph • Spirituality Center at St. Benedict’s Monastery hosts “A Book Lovers Circle,” an opportunity to talk with others about a book that has been/is […]

0 events, 18

1 event, 19

9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Spiritual R & R Day — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

January 19 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Spiritual R & R Day — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

St. Joseph • Spiritual R & R Day, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Spirituality Center at St. Benedict’s Monastery, offers time for quiet […]

2 events, 20

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Theology Day: “Shroud of Turin” — Collegeville, St. John’s University

January 20 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Theology Day: “Shroud of Turin” — Collegeville, St. John’s University

Collegeville • Theology Day titled “Shroud of Turin: What Can We Determine from Scientific Analysis?” presented by Benedictine Father Cyprian Weaver from 9 a.m. to 1 […]

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Pro-life Chili Drive-thru Fundraiser — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

January 20 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Pro-life Chili Drive-thru Fundraiser — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

St. Cloud • Holy Spirit Knights of Columbus Council 12098 hosts a Pro-life Chili Drive-thru Fundraiser from 4 to 6 p.m. at the church. Menu includes […]

2 events, 21

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

“Reframing Our Stories With Hope” — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

January 21 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

“Reframing Our Stories With Hope” — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

St. Joseph • Spirituality Center at St. Benedict’s Monastery hosts “Reframing Our Stories With Hope” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Led by Benedictine Oblate Becky […]

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Pro-life Chili Drive-thru Fundraiser — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

January 21 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Pro-life Chili Drive-thru Fundraiser — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

St. Cloud • Holy Spirit Knights of Columbus Council 12098 hosts a Pro-life Chili Drive-thru Fundraiser from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the church. Menu includes […]

1 event, 22

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Breakfast — Duelm, St. Lawrence Parish

January 22 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Breakfast — Duelm, St. Lawrence Parish

Duelm • Knights of Columbus Council 12519 sponsors breakfast of regular and blueberry pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, caramel rolls and fruit from 8:30 a.m. to noon […]

2 events, 23

2023-01-23

“Care of Creation as Faithfulness to the Gospel” — Little Falls, St. Francis Convent

“Care of Creation as Faithfulness to the Gospel” — Little Falls, St. Francis Convent

January 23

“Care of Creation as Faithfulness to the Gospel” — Little Falls, St. Francis Convent

Little Falls • Franciscan Sisters hosts retreat titled “Care of Creation as Faithfulness to the Gospel” starting today and ending Friday, Jan. 27. Presented by Oldenburg […]

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Fare for All Food Distribution — St. Cloud, Salem Lutheran Church

January 23 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Fare for All Food Distribution — St. Cloud, Salem Lutheran Church

St. Cloud • Fare for All food distribution, which sells packages of fruits, vegetables and frozen meats, is from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Salem Lutheran […]

1 event, 24

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

“From Pope Francis to the World: ‘The Letter’” (Environmental Crisis) — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

January 24 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

“From Pope Francis to the World: ‘The Letter’” (Environmental Crisis) — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

St. Joseph • Spirituality Center at St. Benedict’s Monastery hosts “From Pope Francis to the World: ‘The Letter’” from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Led by Benedictine […]

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4:00 pm

Buffalo Raffle and Appreciation Feed — Pierz, Pierz Ballroom

January 28 @ 4:00 pm

Buffalo Raffle and Appreciation Feed — Pierz, Pierz Ballroom

Pierz • Pierz Knights of Columbus sponsor Buffalo Raffle and Appreciation Feed at the Pierz Ballroom. Feed ($10) served from 4 to 8 p.m. Drawing, with […]

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2 events, 3

5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Steak and Wine Dinner for St. John’s/St. Andrew’s School — Greenwald, Greenwald Pub

February 3 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Steak and Wine Dinner for St. John’s/St. Andrew’s School — Greenwald, Greenwald Pub

Greenwald • St. John’s/St. Andrew’s School of Meire Grove/Greenwald sponsors Steak and Wine Dinner at Greenwald Pub. Dinner — choice of steak or walleye fillet (with […]

6:30 pm

Cor Jesu First Friday Novena

February 3 @ 6:30 pm

Cor Jesu First Friday Novena

Wadena • Cor Jesu (Heart of Jesus) First Friday Novena at 6:30 p.m. at St. Ann Parish with Father Aaron Kuhn officiating. Event includes Mass, adoration […]

1 event, 4

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Steak and Wine Dinner & Auction for St. John’s/St. Andrew’s School — Greenwald, Greenwald Pub

February 4 @ 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Steak and Wine Dinner & Auction for St. John’s/St. Andrew’s School — Greenwald, Greenwald Pub

Saturday, February 4 Greenwald • St. John’s/St. Andrew’s School of Meire Grove/Greenwald sponsors Steak and Wine Dinner and Auction at Greenwald Pub. Dinner — choice of […]

January 1
January 1 @ 9:30 am

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Mass — St. Cloud, St. Mary’s Cathedral

January 1 @ 10:30 am

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Eucharist — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

January 1 @ 10:30 am

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Eucharist — Collegeville, St. John’s Abbey

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January 8
January 8 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Breakfast Buffet — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

January 8 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

KC Breakfast — St. Joseph, St. Joseph Parish

January 8 @ 10:30 am

Epiphany Eucharist — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

+ 2 More
January 9
January 9 @ 8:00 am

Baptism of the Lord Eucharist — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

January 9 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Fare for All Food Distribution — St. Joseph, Resurrection Lutheran Church

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
January 12
January 12 @ 6:30 pm

Ted Bechtold Addresses Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine — St. Joseph, St. Joseph Parish

January 12 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Virtual GLBTQ+ Gathering — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

  • There are no events on this day.
January 14
All day

TEC Retreat — Belle Prairie, Holy Family Parish

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
January 17
January 17 @ 9:00 am - 11:15 am

“A Book Lovers Circle” — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

  • There are no events on this day.
January 19
January 19 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Spiritual R & R Day — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

January 20
January 20 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Theology Day: “Shroud of Turin” — Collegeville, St. John’s University

January 20 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Pro-life Chili Drive-thru Fundraiser — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

January 21
January 21 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

“Reframing Our Stories With Hope” — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

January 21 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Pro-life Chili Drive-thru Fundraiser — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

January 22
January 22 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Breakfast — Duelm, St. Lawrence Parish

January 23
All day

“Care of Creation as Faithfulness to the Gospel” — Little Falls, St. Francis Convent

January 23 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Fare for All Food Distribution — St. Cloud, Salem Lutheran Church

January 24
January 24 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

“From Pope Francis to the World: ‘The Letter’” (Environmental Crisis) — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
January 28
January 28 @ 4:00 pm

Buffalo Raffle and Appreciation Feed — Pierz, Pierz Ballroom

February 3
February 3 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Steak and Wine Dinner for St. John’s/St. Andrew’s School — Greenwald, Greenwald Pub

February 3 @ 6:30 pm

Cor Jesu First Friday Novena

February 4
February 4 @ 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Steak and Wine Dinner & Auction for St. John’s/St. Andrew’s School — Greenwald, Greenwald Pub

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
February 3
February 3 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Steak and Wine Dinner for St. John’s/St. Andrew’s School — Greenwald, Greenwald Pub

February 3 @ 6:30 pm

Cor Jesu First Friday Novena

February 4
February 4 @ 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Steak and Wine Dinner & Auction for St. John’s/St. Andrew’s School — Greenwald, Greenwald Pub

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Bishop Kettler's Column

Bishop Kettler's Column. Feature. January 2, 2023

Bishop Kettler: Welcoming the diocese’s new shepherd

“Please join me in giving Bishop-elect Neary a warm welcome! He has already learned much about our Church in central Minnesota, and he will learn much more when he begins to visit our parishes, Area Catholic Communities and religious communities.”

Bishop Kettler's Column. Feature. November 27, 2022

Bishop Kettler: Advent exercises to improve our spiritual health

Exercises that benefit our spiritual health include daily routines of Scripture reading and prayer, participating in Sunday Mass, serving others, and practicing gratitude and compassion.

Bishop Kettler's Column. Feature. November 6, 2022

Bishop Kettler: A Thanksgiving celebration beyond compare

“In this month of Thanksgiving, let us reflect in a special way on all of the blessings we receive in our lives and all that we are grateful for. And let us reflect more deeply on the gift of the Eucharist and its power to transform our lives and the lives of all whom we encounter.”

Focus on Faith

Focus on Faith. January 29, 2023

‘Great joy’ as Vatican declares Miraculous Medal Shrine a minor basilica

The Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, as it is now called, is a Marian devotional destination in the Germantown section of Philadelphia and is a ministry of the Vincentians in their congregation’s Eastern province.

Focus on Faith. Synod 2021–2024. January 29, 2023

Joy, gratitude and honest words mark close of synod’s North American phase

Focus on Faith. January 29, 2023

Marriage is a gift from God that benefits everyone, pope says

Focus on Faith. January 29, 2023

After ‘renewing’ SEEK23, missionaries are sharing fruits with others

Focus on Faith. January 29, 2023

In interview, pope says criticism is annoying, but can be helpful

Arts & Culture

Book Reviews. January 29, 2023

Book review: ‘The Great Story of Israel’ by Bishop Robert Barron

The book “is written for the curious layperson who wants better to understand the background of the stories that make up the Hebrew Bible.”

Arts & Culture. January 29, 2023

Pastor accompanies Detroit Piston’s assistant coach on path to joining the church

Arts & Culture. January 29, 2023

Sinner and sage: Despite troubled life, Caravaggio mastered spiritual meanings

Arts & Culture. January 29, 2023

Basketball sisters now play for God: College teammates head out on different paths, wind up on same journey 40 years later

Video Game Reviews. January 29, 2023

Video game: ‘Steelrising’

Synod 2021–2024

Focus on FaithSynod 2021–2024 January 29, 2023

Joy, gratitude and honest words mark close of synod’s North American phase

Nation/WorldSynod 2021–2024 January 29, 2023

Vatican rejects proposed governing council of bishops and laity in Germany

Focus on FaithSynod 2021–2024 January 28, 2023

Church tensions are not new or all bad, says Cardinal Hollerich

Focus on FaithSynod 2021–2024 December 13, 2022

Global church is seeing how pope’s vision of synodality involves everyone

Focus on FaithSynod 2021–2024 December 7, 2022

Pope, Council of Cardinals meet, discuss synod, safeguarding, COP27

Nation/WorldSynod 2021–2024 December 1, 2022

Regional representatives meet pope, discuss ‘continental phase’ of synod

Around the DioceseFeatureSynod 2021–2024 November 20, 2022

Synod: Entering a new phase

The Central Minnesota Catholic Magazine – Español

Español January 29, 2023

Católicos piden oración y justicia al publicarse el video del arresto mortal de un hombre de Memphis

Español January 29, 2023

Gobierno de Nicaragua intensifica persecución católica con condenas en juicios secretos

Español January 29, 2023

Familia polaca asesinada por los nazis junto con los judíos a los que albergaron fueron recordados en el Día del Recuerdo del Holocausto; martirio de una familia allana el camino para la beatificación

Español January 29, 2023

El amor protagoniza la primera OneLife LA tras la caída de Roe vs. Wade

Español January 29, 2023

Parroquia católica de Texas comienza el camino hacia la restauración de edificios afectados por el tornado EF3

Español January 29, 2023

El papa agradece a líderes religiosos ucranianos por la unidad ante el conflicto

Español January 29, 2023

Atacante con machete mata a sacristán, hiere gravemente a sacerdote y otros fieles en el sur de EspañaAtacante con machete mata a sacristán, hiere gravemente a sacerdote y otros fieles en el sur de España

Eucharistic Revival

Arts & CultureEucharistic Revival January 21, 2023

Eucharistic Revival songwriting competition seeks to inspire Catholic music

Around the DioceseEucharistic Revival January 8, 2023

‘A love that’s like breathing’

Around the DioceseEucharistic RevivalFeature January 2, 2023

Eucharist-themed ‘BREAD Talks’ are coming to a brewery near you

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith November 17, 2022

Bishops encouraged to support African National Eucharistic Congress

Eucharistic RevivalNation/World November 16, 2022

Eucharistic revival has ‘incredible momentum,’ bishop says

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith October 28, 2022

Bishop of Trenton, N.J., issues catechetical series on the Eucharist

EspañolEucharistic Revival October 23, 2022

Avivamiento Eucarístico: Dos Encuentros más en Noviembre

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  • @saintjohnsprep celebrated Catholic Schools Week a little earlier than most schools due to an upcoming interim week. The celebration included “fun events throughout the week to celebrate our traditions and heritage as a Catholic School.” Thursday morning the students and staff gathered at the Abbey Church for a special Mass with Bishop-elect Neary, Bishop Kettler and Abbot Klassen. #CSW2023 #CSW23 #catholicschoolsweek #catholic #catholicschools #catholicsofinstagram
  • Bishop Donald Kettler celebrated a memorial Mass for His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI Jan. 5 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. “We celebrate today, God’s presence in and through the life and writings of Pope Benedict XVI,” Bishop Kettler said. “As we give thanks for the gifts of faith, mercy and salvation in God’s eternal kingdom, we give thanks for Pope Benedict’s part in bringing much of this to us, God’s people. He gave his entire life to building that kingdom.” The Mass was held the same day as Pope Benedict’s funeral in Rome, where an estimated 50 thousand people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pay their respects to the pope emeritus. #popebenedictxvi #pope #papalfuneral #catholic #vatican #funeral
  • The hands of the late Pope Benedict XVI wearing the ring he wore before and after serving as pope and holding a rosary and crucifix are seen Jan. 3, 2022, as his body lies in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. (CNS screen grab/Vatican Media)⁠ Read more about the papal funeral tomorrow at the link in our bio. Also watch our website for more detailed information. #PopeBenedictXVI #pope #papalfuneral #catholic
  • Bishop Donald Kettler will celebrate the 12:05 p.m. Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral Thursday, Jan. 5. It will be a Mass of Thanksgiving for the life of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, and an opportunity to pray for his eternal rest. (CNS photo / Paul Haring) #popebenedictxvi #pope #catholic #catholicchurch #catholicism
  • Bishop Donald Kettler greeted Pope Benedict XVI during his 2012 "ad limina" visit when he was still bishop of Fairbanks, Alaska. Visit our website (TheCentralMinnesotaCatholic.org) for stories remembering Pope Benedict's life and papacy.⁠ (CNS photo/L'Osservatore Romano) #PopeBenedictXVI #pope #papacy #popebenedict16 #vatican #dioceseofstcloud⁠ ------------
  • Pope Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95. Read statements from Bishop Donald Kettler and Bishop-elect Patrick Neary at the link in our bio. In this 2008 photo, the pope processes out with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople during a Pallium Mass at St. Peter's Basilica. (Photo by Dianne Towalski / The Catholic Spirit) #popebenedict #PopeBenedictXVI #PopeEmeritus #catholic #dioceseofstcloud
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@saintjohnsprep celebrated Catholic Schools Week a little earlier than most schools due to an upcoming interim week. The celebration included “fun events throughout the week to celebrate our traditions and heritage as a Catholic School.” Thursday morning the students and staff gathered at the Abbey Church for a special Mass with Bishop-elect Neary, Bishop Kettler and Abbot Klassen. #CSW2023 #CSW23 #catholicschoolsweek #catholic #catholicschools #catholicsofinstagram
@saintjohnsprep celebrated Catholic Schools Week a little earlier than most schools due to an upcoming interim week. The celebration included “fun events throughout the week to celebrate our traditions and heritage as a Catholic School.” Thursday morning the students and staff gathered at the Abbey Church for a special Mass with Bishop-elect Neary, Bishop Kettler and Abbot Klassen. #CSW2023 #CSW23 #catholicschoolsweek #catholic #catholicschools #catholicsofinstagram
@saintjohnsprep celebrated Catholic Schools Week a little earlier than most schools due to an upcoming interim week. The celebration included “fun events throughout the week to celebrate our traditions and heritage as a Catholic School.” Thursday morning the students and staff gathered at the Abbey Church for a special Mass with Bishop-elect Neary, Bishop Kettler and Abbot Klassen. #CSW2023 #CSW23 #catholicschoolsweek #catholic #catholicschools #catholicsofinstagram
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@saintjohnsprep celebrated Catholic Schools Week a little earlier than most schools due to an upcoming interim week. The celebration included “fun events throughout the week to celebrate our traditions and heritage as a Catholic School.” Thursday morning the students and staff gathered at the Abbey Church for a special Mass with Bishop-elect Neary, Bishop Kettler and Abbot Klassen. #CSW2023 #CSW23 #catholicschoolsweek #catholic #catholicschools #catholicsofinstagram
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Bishop Donald Kettler celebrated a memorial Mass for His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI Jan. 5 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. “We celebrate today, God’s presence in and through the life and writings of Pope Benedict XVI,” Bishop Kettler said. “As we give thanks for the gifts of faith, mercy and salvation in God’s eternal kingdom, we give thanks for Pope Benedict’s part in bringing much of this to us, God’s people. He gave his entire life to building that kingdom.” The Mass was held the same day as Pope Benedict’s funeral in Rome, where an estimated 50 thousand people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pay their respects to the pope emeritus. #popebenedictxvi #pope #papalfuneral #catholic #vatican #funeral
Bishop Donald Kettler celebrated a memorial Mass for His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI Jan. 5 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. “We celebrate today, God’s presence in and through the life and writings of Pope Benedict XVI,” Bishop Kettler said. “As we give thanks for the gifts of faith, mercy and salvation in God’s eternal kingdom, we give thanks for Pope Benedict’s part in bringing much of this to us, God’s people. He gave his entire life to building that kingdom.” The Mass was held the same day as Pope Benedict’s funeral in Rome, where an estimated 50 thousand people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pay their respects to the pope emeritus. #popebenedictxvi #pope #papalfuneral #catholic #vatican #funeral
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Bishop Donald Kettler celebrated a memorial Mass for His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI Jan. 5 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. “We celebrate today, God’s presence in and through the life and writings of Pope Benedict XVI,” Bishop Kettler said. “As we give thanks for the gifts of faith, mercy and salvation in God’s eternal kingdom, we give thanks for Pope Benedict’s part in bringing much of this to us, God’s people. He gave his entire life to building that kingdom.” The Mass was held the same day as Pope Benedict’s funeral in Rome, where an estimated 50 thousand people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pay their respects to the pope emeritus. #popebenedictxvi #pope #papalfuneral #catholic #vatican #funeral
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The hands of the late Pope Benedict XVI wearing the ring he wore before and after serving as pope and holding a rosary and crucifix are seen Jan. 3, 2022, as his body lies in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. (CNS screen grab/Vatican Media)⁠ Read more about the papal funeral tomorrow at the link in our bio. Also watch our website for more detailed information. #PopeBenedictXVI #pope #papalfuneral #catholic
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The hands of the late Pope Benedict XVI wearing the ring he wore before and after serving as pope and holding a rosary and crucifix are seen Jan. 3, 2022, as his body lies in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. (CNS screen grab/Vatican Media)⁠ Read more about the papal funeral tomorrow at the link in our bio. Also watch our website for more detailed information. #PopeBenedictXVI #pope #papalfuneral #catholic
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Bishop Donald Kettler will celebrate the 12:05 p.m. Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral Thursday, Jan. 5. It will be a Mass of Thanksgiving for the life of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, and an opportunity to pray for his eternal rest. (CNS photo / Paul Haring) #popebenedictxvi #pope #catholic #catholicchurch #catholicism
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Bishop Donald Kettler will celebrate the 12:05 p.m. Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral Thursday, Jan. 5. It will be a Mass of Thanksgiving for the life of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, and an opportunity to pray for his eternal rest. (CNS photo / Paul Haring) #popebenedictxvi #pope #catholic #catholicchurch #catholicism
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Bishop Donald Kettler greeted Pope Benedict XVI during his 2012 "ad limina" visit when he was still bishop of Fairbanks, Alaska. Visit our website (TheCentralMinnesotaCatholic.org) for stories remembering Pope Benedict's life and papacy.⁠ (CNS photo/L'Osservatore Romano) #PopeBenedictXVI #pope #papacy #popebenedict16 #vatican #dioceseofstcloud⁠ ------------
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Bishop Donald Kettler greeted Pope Benedict XVI during his 2012 "ad limina" visit when he was still bishop of Fairbanks, Alaska. Visit our website (TheCentralMinnesotaCatholic.org) for stories remembering Pope Benedict's life and papacy.⁠ (CNS photo/L'Osservatore Romano) #PopeBenedictXVI #pope #papacy #popebenedict16 #vatican #dioceseofstcloud⁠ ------------
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Pope Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95. Read statements from Bishop Donald Kettler and Bishop-elect Patrick Neary at the link in our bio. In this 2008 photo, the pope processes out with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople during a Pallium Mass at St. Peter's Basilica. (Photo by Dianne Towalski / The Catholic Spirit) #popebenedict #PopeBenedictXVI #PopeEmeritus #catholic #dioceseofstcloud
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Pope Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95. Read statements from Bishop Donald Kettler and Bishop-elect Patrick Neary at the link in our bio. In this 2008 photo, the pope processes out with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople during a Pallium Mass at St. Peter's Basilica. (Photo by Dianne Towalski / The Catholic Spirit) #popebenedict #PopeBenedictXVI #PopeEmeritus #catholic #dioceseofstcloud
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