Around the Diocese

In partnership with Hunger Solutions Minnesota, Open Your Heart’s Summer Challenge makes it possible for Minnesota food shelves to restock and distribute fresh and frozen foods during this difficult time of year.

The crucifix is one of five “regional crucifixes” or shrines in the Browerville area and is located on the Ryan and Rachel Dreher farm east of town on the corner of County Highways 14 and 25.

The Most Reverend Donald J. Kettler, Bishop of the Diocese of Saint Cloud, after presentation by the Most Reverend Bernard A. Hebda, Archbishop of Saint Paul […]

Toni Schlangen, who is now Sister Bridget, recalls the moment of grace that transformed her.

The decision by the U.S. Supreme Court “is good news for the protection and sacred dignity of human life. … Every person is created in the image and likeness of God, and God loves every single human life.”

People from around the diocese gathered June 18 to listen to speakers, pray and celebrate Mass with Bishop Donald Kettler at the Cathedral of Saint Mary for the Solemnity of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ and the local start of the Eucharistic Revival.

“Creating art is an interesting way to share your faith,” said Aquiliana Wolf, 14, who helped to organize the program. “God tells us to spread our faith to others — Art in the Park is how I share what I love with young people, so they can learn to love God and art as much as I do.”

“In my day job, I see the positive effect that Catholic Charities has had on our community,” said Janelle Kendall, Stearns County Attorney. “As a musician, I saw this as something I could offer beyond mere cash to help.”