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    July 10, 20254

    Totus Tuus summer program deepens relationships with Christ for kids, and leaders too

    July 10, 20254

    A story of grace: Headstone marks orphan graves in old parish cemetery

    July 10, 20254

    Catholic Charities food shelf joins the 2025 Open Your Heart Summer Challenge to fight food insecurity

  • All Things New
    All Things New
    July 10, 20254

    July planning update: Hope for the future of the Catholic Church

    June 25, 20254

    Ask Father Tom: When ministry becomes management

    June 3, 20254

    Good reform in the Church builds on the past while trying something new

  • Our Church in the World
    Our Church in the World
    July 10, 20254

    San Bernardino Diocese suspends Mass obligation for those with ‘genuine fear’ of ICE raids

    July 10, 20254

    Two Iowa Catholic universities are merging, offering a model for Catholic higher ed’s future

    July 10, 20254

    The only answer to flood tragedy is Easter, says Texas priest

  • Everyday Discipleship
    Everyday Discipleship
    • On Canon Law with Father Crane
    • Our Faith Explained
    • Our Faith in Action
    • In Light of Faith
    July 10, 20254

    175 years after her birth, St. Frances Cabrini remains a model of courage, perseverance

    July 10, 20254

    Pope’s prayer intention for July: That the faithful might again learn how to discern

    June 26, 20254

    In their own words, priests share perspectives on what they wish people knew about supporting them

  • Through Another Lens
    Through Another Lens
    July 10, 20254

    ‘Sisters Speak Out:’ A prayer and public witness for immigrants and a just economy

    July 10, 20254

    Turning the page: Magazine to reduce issues

    July 10, 20254

    Joe Towalski: Print isn’t dead: It’s essential for evangelization

  • Arts & Culture
    Arts & Culture
    July 10, 20254

    Novel puts Joan of Arc’s heroic struggle into modern context

    July 10, 20254

    Pope Leo wears Chicago-made vestments to July 9 ‘care of creation’ Mass

    June 25, 20254

    Raising hell: Catholics debate church teaching on eternal punishment

July 10, 2025

A story of grace: Headstone marks orphan graves in old parish cemetery

June 25, 2025

St. Cloud parishes hold Corpus Christi processions

June 25, 2025

Diocesan vocation camp encourages faith and fun in the outdoors

June 18, 2025

Photos: Deacon ordination

June 11, 2025

Teaching parishes brought ‘deeper realization’ of spiritual fatherhood for newly ordained Father Daubner

Around the Diocese

Around the Diocese. July 10, 2025

Totus Tuus summer program deepens relationships with Christ for kids, and leaders too

Totus Tuus, which means, “Totally Yours,” is a week-long summer youth program dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic Faith through catechesis, evangelization, Christian witness and Eucharistic worship.

Around the Diocese. Feature. July 10, 2025

A story of grace: Headstone marks orphan graves in old parish cemetery

Around the Diocese. July 10, 2025

Catholic Charities food shelf joins the 2025 Open Your Heart Summer Challenge to fight food insecurity

Around the Diocese. June 30, 2025

The Central Minnesota Catholic magazine and Office of Communications receive 14 Catholic media awards

Around the Diocese. Feature. June 25, 2025

St. Cloud parishes hold Corpus Christi processions

Around the Diocese. June 25, 2025

August DCCW pilgrimage provides way for diocesan women to ‘come together’

All Things New

All Things New. July 10, 2025 1

July planning update: Hope for the future of the Catholic Church

The process of restructuring can be painful but it can also open the door to renewal.

All Things New. June 25, 2025 1

Ask Father Tom: When ministry becomes management

All Things New. On Canon Law with Father Crane. June 3, 2025 1

Good reform in the Church builds on the past while trying something new

All Things New. Our Faith Explained. May 27, 2025 1

S. Nancy Bauer: “Adaptation in the life of the Church is not a once and for all thing”

All Things New. May 23, 2025

Honoring the past, Inspiring the future: How do we do that?

All Things New. Around the Diocese. Bishop Neary's Column. May 21, 2025

Bishop Neary: The wisdom of generations

Our Church in the World

Our Church in the World. July 10, 2025

San Bernardino Diocese suspends Mass obligation for those with ‘genuine fear’ of ICE raids

Amid concern over immigration enforcement raids in the area, the bishop of San Bernardino on July 8 issued a dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass for the faithful if they fear for their well-being.

Our Church in the World. Uncategorized. July 10, 2025

Two Iowa Catholic universities are merging, offering a model for Catholic higher ed’s future

Our Church in the World. July 10, 2025

The only answer to flood tragedy is Easter, says Texas priest

Our Church in the World. July 10, 2025

Congolese Catholics honor their beatified martyr of ‘integrity and honesty’

Our Church in the World. July 6, 2025

San Antonio Archbishop García-Siller asks for prayers, solidarity following Texas flooding tragedy

Our Church in the World. June 25, 2025

Pilgrims walk in the footsteps of the first American-born saint

Español

Español. July 10, 2025

Intención de oración del Papa León para el mes de julio: Para que aprendamos cada vez más a discernir

La intención de oración del Papa León XIV para el mes de julio es por el crecimiento en la formación en el discernimiento.

Español. June 25, 2025

La fe en Jesús trae sanación, esperanza y nueva vida, dice el Papa León

Español. June 18, 2025

Presidente de la USCCB: Los obispos están con los inmigrantes ‘en esta difícil hora’

Español. Uncategorized. June 11, 2025

Practica las ‘Bienaventuranzas del padre’

Español. June 5, 2025

Más de 90.000 peregrinos veneran el cuerpo de Santa Teresa de Ávila

Español. May 29, 2025

Recuerden la compasión de Cristo, muestren compasión a los demás, dice el Papa

Everyday Discipleship

Everyday Discipleship. July 10, 2025

175 years after her birth, St. Frances Cabrini remains a model of courage, perseverance

July 15, 2025, marks the 175th birthday of this tenacious woman.

Everyday Discipleship. July 10, 2025

Pope’s prayer intention for July: That the faithful might again learn how to discern

Our Faith in Action. June 26, 2025

In their own words, priests share perspectives on what they wish people knew about supporting them

Everyday Discipleship. June 25, 2025

The fisherman and the pharisee

Everyday Discipleship. June 18, 2025

Almost half of U.S. adults have Catholic connection, but Mass makes significant difference in Catholic identity

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Jul 18
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Jul 20
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Jul 20
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The Central Minnesota Catholic magazine and Office The Central Minnesota Catholic magazine and Office of Communications received 14 awards from the @cm_association for work published in 2024. The awards were announced June 27 at the 2025 Catholic Media Conference held in #Phoenix, Arizona. The gathering featured workshops, keynote speakers and an awards ceremony. See more on our website! #catholicmedia #catholicpress #ariseinthedesert
Corpus Christi processions were held June 22 at St Corpus Christi processions were held June 22 at St. Anthony in St. Cloud, led by Father Derek Wiechmann and St. Joseph in Waite Park led by Father Brady Keller. These processions coincide with the close of the National Eucharistic Revival, a three-year initiative launched in 2022 on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, or Corpus Christi. The mission of the Revival was to renew the Church by enkindling a living relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. #catholicfaith #catholicsofinstagram #catholicchurch #eucharisticrevival #eucharist #CorpusChristi #procession
Five men were ordained to the permanent diaconate Five men were ordained to the permanent diaconate June 14, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, St. Cloud. One, a member of the @crosiers1210, was ordained a transitional deacon in his next step toward priesthood. Those ordained were: Randolph Lee Bayerl, Julio César Tena Sorio and Kenton Jay Yoder of St. Andrew Parish, Elk River; Peter Tran of Sts. Peter and Paul, Braham; Luke Waltman of Our Lady of Lourdes, Little Falls and Crosier Brother Kasereka Vivalya Salama. #permanentdeacons #deacons #ordination #ordinationday
Nathaniel Daubner and Joseph VanDenheuvel were ord Nathaniel Daubner and Joseph VanDenheuvel were ordained to the priesthood for the @diocesestcloud June 7 by @bishoppatricknearycsc, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. Starting July 1, Father Daubner will serve as the parochial vicar of the Northern Cross Area Catholic Community, which includes the parishes of Holy Cross, Butler; Sacred Heart, Dent; St. Henry, Perham; and St. Lawrence, Rush Lake. Father VanDenheuvel will serve the Centered on Christ Area Catholic Community, which includes the parishes of St. Boniface, Cold Spring; St. James, Jacobs Prairie; Sts. Peter and Paul, Richmond; and Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Rockville
Even though religious sisters vow the three evange Even though religious sisters vow the three evangelical counsels of obedience, poverty, and celibacy, we are also laity in the Church who embrace a special role. As a Dominican Sister, I am called to preach the Gospel in word and deed. Ministry for me is a way of life and not just when I’m in church. — Dominican Sister Jeanne Wiest, Director of Worship, Diocese of St. Cloud @adrian_dominican_sisters #engagingthelaity #laity #catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicproudstcloud #allthingsnew
To me being engaged in the life of the church mean To me being engaged in the life of the church means telling the stories of the faithful people of our diocese living out Gospel values. For more than 35 years I’ve had the privilege of documenting the life of our diocese in stories and photos. It’s my way of evangelizing and I’ve met so many wonderful people along the way! It’s truly a dream job! #engagingthelaity #laity #catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicproudstcloud #allthingsnew
In a word it means “everything.” When the prie In a word it means “everything.” When the priest says at the end of Mass, “Go in peace glorifying God with your life,” we receive a command to enter into the sacred and saving work of the kingdom, wherever we find it, for the glory of our God who loves us! — Darby Bradley, St. Edward Parish, Henning, Disciples of the Mission ACC #engagingthelaity #laity #catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicproudstcloud #allthingsnew
Growing up in Peru, I didn’t have many opportuni Growing up in Peru, I didn’t have many opportunities to be engaged in the Church. Here, I’m able to attend Mass regularly and actively participate. Working for the Diocese of St. Cloud makes my job meaningful and allows me to work alongside people who share and practice the same faith. — Manuel Pinto-Rivero, Maintenance Supervisor, Diocese of St. Cloud #engagingthelaity #laity #catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicproudstcloud #allthingsnew
Being engaged in the life of the Church for me mea Being engaged in the life of the Church for me means worshiping God with the Church, engaging in community events and serving others. Each of these helps my faith grow and strengthens my relationship with God. It is sharing Christ’s love of all people and being part of his body. — Toni Hudock, Seven Dolors Parish, Albany, Harvest of Hope ACC #engagingthelaity #laity #catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicproudstcloud #allthingsnew
As a parish secretary for 13 years, I was blessed As a parish secretary for 13 years, I was blessed to walk closely with parishioners, priests and community through happy, sad and uncertain times. Hosting priests and visiting with priests at our home for meals meant our kids grew up comfortable in and respectful of clergy presence. Serving both Bishops Kinney and Kettler through two Diocesan Pastoral Council terms made me more aware of Church challenges but also of the hope our faith provides. — Evelyn Otto, St. Ann Parish, Wadena, Mary, Mother of the Church ACC #engagingthelaity #laity #catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicproudstcloud #allthingsnew
To me to be engaged in the life of the Church is t To me to be engaged in the life of the Church is to be present, but not just in the pews. It is delivering Communion to homebound and praying the rosary with residents in memory care. St. Teresa of Avila challenges us when she said Jesus has no hands, no feet on earth but ours. — Sheila Hellermann, St. Mary Parish, Melrose, One in Faith ACC #engagingthelaity #laity #catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicproudstcloud #allthingsnew
@holy_family_school_albany broke ground May 21 on @holy_family_school_albany broke ground May 21 on an $8.6 million renovation to the 115-year-old building. Read more about it at the link in our bio. #catholicschools #catholiceducation #catholiclife #ACenturyofExcellenceAFutureofPromise
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Through Another Lens

Through Another Lens. Uncategorized. July 10, 2025

‘Sisters Speak Out:’ A prayer and public witness for immigrants and a just economy

On June 24, as the Senate debated Trump’s massive reconciliation bill, over 200 sisters and their allies, representing fifty-six women religious congregations, gathered on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol to assert those Gospel values.

Through Another Lens. July 10, 2025

Turning the page: Magazine to reduce issues

Through Another Lens. July 10, 2025

Joe Towalski: Print isn’t dead: It’s essential for evangelization

Through Another Lens. July 7, 2025

Local collection set for Texas flood relief

Through Another Lens. June 24, 2025

Defending freedom through faith and solidarity

Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture. July 10, 2025

Novel puts Joan of Arc’s heroic struggle into modern context

“Joan” of Arkansas in this story is Joanie Smith, a 16-year-old unpopular high school student who overcomes a range of hardships, in her Little Rock, Arkansas community, to find grace and redemption for herself and those dear to her.

Arts & Culture. July 10, 2025

Pope Leo wears Chicago-made vestments to July 9 ‘care of creation’ Mass

Arts & Culture. June 25, 2025

Raising hell: Catholics debate church teaching on eternal punishment

Arts & Culture. June 24, 2025

Who is St. Irenaeus, an ancient martyr but new doctor of the church?

Arts & Culture. June 18, 2025

The story behind the baseball: Michigan seminarians score viral papal moment

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