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  • Around the Diocese
    Around the Diocese
    • Bishop Neary's Column
    • Obituaries
    • Officials
    June 19, 20254

    What’s coming up soon?

    June 19, 20254

    2025 Parish Festivals

    June 18, 20254

    Photos: Deacon ordination

  • All Things New
    All Things New
    June 3, 20254

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

    May 27, 20254

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

    May 23, 20254

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

  • Our Church in the World
    Our Church in the World
    June 18, 20254

    Need for more Catholic Army chaplains to serve military flock as great as ever, say 2 priests

    June 18, 20254

    USCCB president: Bishops stand with immigrants ‘in this challenging hour’

    June 11, 20254

    On a day of ‘national tragedy,’ Austria mourns 9 victims of high school shooting

  • Everyday Discipleship
    Everyday Discipleship
    • On Canon Law with Father Crane
    • Our Faith Explained
    • Our Faith in Action
    • In Light of Faith
    June 18, 20254

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

    June 18, 20254

    For 3-year National Eucharistic Revival, the end is the beginning

    June 18, 20254

    How a Norbertine nun’s visions led to the feast of Corpus Christi

  • Through Another Lens
    Through Another Lens
    June 18, 20254

    Laura Kelly Fanucci: The truth about transitions

    June 11, 20254

    God is real and balanced; he gets us in darkness and light

    June 4, 20254

    The Acts of the Apostles and ‘The Amazing Race’

  • Arts & Culture
    Arts & Culture
    June 18, 20254

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

    June 18, 20254

    Fox Nation announces second season for “Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints”

    June 12, 20254

    Rare Babe Ruth image a reminder of Baltimore Catholic school’s huge role in his life, career

June 18, 2025

Photos: Deacon ordination

June 11, 2025

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

June 11, 2025

Extrovert Father VanDenheuvel ready to meet new ACC

June 11, 2025

Father Scheierl welcomes Rural Immersion students at Cold Spring’s ‘Grasshopper’ Chapel

June 3, 2025

Christ Our Light Parish celebrates new social hall/worship space

Around the Diocese

Around the Diocese. June 19, 2025

What’s coming up soon?

Check out the upcoming events at parishes and other venues around the diocese.

Around the Diocese. June 19, 2025

2025 Parish Festivals

Around the Diocese. Feature. June 18, 2025

Photos: Deacon ordination

Around the Diocese. June 18, 2025

Meet Deacon Luke Waltman

Around the Diocese. June 18, 2025

Meet Deacon Randolph Bayerl

Around the Diocese. June 18, 2025

Meet Deacon Julio César Tena Sorio

All Things New

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

The Church builds on what has gone before but is not afraid to introduce new systems that, only by taking the risk of trying, we realize are better than what came before.

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

All Things New. May 21, 2025

All Things New: Honoring the Past, inspiring the future

All Things New. May 15, 2025

Father Tom Knoblach: Planning for the next stage of our common mission

Our Church in the World

Our Church in the World. June 18, 2025

Need for more Catholic Army chaplains to serve military flock as great as ever, say 2 priests

As the U.S. Army approaches the 250th anniversary of its Chaplain Corps on July 29, Catholic military chaplains are in critically short supply.

Our Church in the World. June 18, 2025

USCCB president: Bishops stand with immigrants ‘in this challenging hour’

Our Church in the World. June 11, 2025

On a day of ‘national tragedy,’ Austria mourns 9 victims of high school shooting

Our Church in the World. June 10, 2025

Iconic Polish Catholic youth meeting that gathers thousands cut short by massive storm

Our Church in the World. June 5, 2025

Council of Nicaea anniversary is call to Christian unity, speakers say

Our Church in the World. June 4, 2025

National pilgrimage leaders urge large procession turnouts to counter anti-Catholic protesters

Español

Español. June 18, 2025

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

“Nadie puede hacer oídos sordos a los gritos palpables de ansiedad y miedo que se escuchan en las comunidades de todo el país a raíz de un aumento de las acciones de aplicación de la ley de inmigración”, dijo el líder de los obispos católicos de la nación en una declaración del 16 de junio que aseguraba a todos los impactados el apoyo de sus pastores.

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

Español. May 21, 2025

Texto completo: Catequesis de la primera audiencia general del Papa León XIV

Español. May 21, 2025

‘Peregrinos perpetuos’ recorren EEUU, inspirados por ‘el amor y la verdad’ para compartir el Evangelio

Everyday Discipleship

Everyday Discipleship. June 18, 2025

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

Close to half of the nation’s adults have a personal or family connection to Catholicism, but Mass attendance makes for significant differences in what Catholics say is essential to their identity. 

Everyday Discipleship. June 18, 2025

For 3-year National Eucharistic Revival, the end is the beginning

Everyday Discipleship. June 18, 2025

How a Norbertine nun’s visions led to the feast of Corpus Christi

Everyday Discipleship. June 11, 2025

Practice the ‘BeDADitudes’

Everyday Discipleship. June 11, 2025

Fathers of the Church: The Latin (or Western) Fathers

CALENDAR EVENTS

Jun 22
9:30 am

Eucharistic Revival Closing Mass — St. Cloud, St. Mary’s Cathedral

Jun 22
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Parish Festival — St. Augusta, St. Mary Help of Christians Parish

Jun 23
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

“Benedictine Reflections on Belonging” — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

Jun 26
8:30 am

DCCW Fun, Food & Fund Day — Randall, St. James Parish

Jun 26
7:00 pm

Novena — Cold Spring, Assumption (Grasshopper) Chapel

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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
For me it means serving others with no ask for a r For me it means serving others with no ask for a return. It’s being able to see the good and how much of it the Church does for its parishioners and the community, that it’s a place for friends, family, and strangers to gather. — Brandon Kruse, St. Joseph Parish, St. Joseph, Benedictine Catholic Communities ACC #engagingthelaity #laity #catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicproudstcloud #allthingsnew
Living a life engaged in the Church is incredibly Living a life engaged in the Church is incredibly fruitful for me and my entire family. God gives everyone of us gifts and talents. I feel strongly these gifts are to be offered in the service of the local church. It’s what we are called to do. — Daniel Pfannenstein, St. Mary’s Cathedral, All Called to Christ ACC #engagingthelaity #laity #catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicproudstcloud #allthingsnew
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Through Another Lens

Through Another Lens. June 18, 2025

Laura Kelly Fanucci: The truth about transitions

Life asks us to say yes through the pain. Jesus asks us to follow where we do not want to go.

Through Another Lens. June 11, 2025

God is real and balanced; he gets us in darkness and light

Through Another Lens. June 4, 2025

The Acts of the Apostles and ‘The Amazing Race’

Through Another Lens. May 29, 2025

Christina Capecchi: The gift of taking your time

Through Another Lens. May 21, 2025

Jason Adkins: Catholic social teaching is for everyone

Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture. June 18, 2025

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

A viral photo of Pope Leo XIV signing a baseball at his June 4 Wednesday audience in St. Peter’s Square has a deeper backstory that left six seminarians from Detroit’s Sacred Heart Major Seminary in awe of divine providence.

Arts & Culture. June 18, 2025

Fox Nation announces second season for “Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints”

Arts & Culture. June 12, 2025

Rare Babe Ruth image a reminder of Baltimore Catholic school’s huge role in his life, career

Arts & Culture. June 11, 2025

AI offers opportunities, but should be governed by ethical policy framework, bishops say

Arts & Culture. June 4, 2025

Video of Brazilian nuns beatboxing goes viral, boosts interest in their ministry

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