“Volunteers are critical to fulfill the mission of Catholic Charities. We can’t serve the Central Minnesota community without them,” said Annie Henriksen, volunteer coordinator.
Volunteers needed at Catholic Charities Emergency Services Food Shelf
Bishop Kettler: Emptying ourselves to make room for Christ
“Ash Wednesday is the beginning of the Church’s 40-day Lenten season when we focus on prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Why does Jesus caution his disciples to do these practices quietly and without fanfare?”
Photos: Catholic Men’s Conference focuses on the power of prayer
Men from around the diocese gathered at St. Francis Xavier Church in Sartell Feb. 26 for the annual Catholic Men’s Conference.
First class graduates from Emmaus Institute: ‘Trained for accompaniment’
Fourteen members of the Diocese of St. Cloud’s Latino Catholic community (and one from the Diocese of Crookston) completed their studies and earned a certificate in pastoral ministry from the diocese.
Five permanent diaconate candidates instituted as acolytes
Five men studying for the permanent diaconate were instituted as acolytes during a Mass with Bishop Donald Kettler Feb. 17 at St. Mary’s Cathedral.
New members join Catholic Charities board of directors
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud recently named three new members to its board of directors.
Obituary: Daniel Hollenhorst
Former St. Cloud diocesan Catholic schools consultant Daniel James Hollenhorst, 73, died Feb. 13. A celebration of life service will be held via Zoom Feb. 26.
Bishop Kettler: With omicron surge declining, masking requirement ends
“We’ve had to make many sacrifices. But we make them in light of our Catholic faith, which calls us to show care and compassion for our neighbors, including the elderly and those with underlying health conditions for whom the virus can have devastating consequences.”