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    January 8, 20264

    Local leaders respond, call for prayers as Minneapolis police say woman dead after shooting involving federal agent

    January 8, 20264

    Three doors of Epiphany: Stepping into a year of grace

    December 30, 20254

    Women and men religious to hold Life Awareness Retreat in February

  • All Things New
    All Things New
    January 7, 20264

    Saltmarsh on All Things New: When the mission moves forward

    December 30, 20254

    Where hospitality becomes holy: The Church’s Ellis Island moment

    December 18, 20254

    Reflection: ‘Behold, I am making all things new’

  • Our Church in the World
    Our Church in the World
    January 7, 20264

    Sisters who manage school of kidnapped Nigerian children: ‘Your compassion became a lifeline’

    January 7, 20264

    Son of Catholic influencer, prayed for by thousands, dies

    January 7, 20264

    SEEK 2026 summons youth to draw close to Christ, discover his plan for their lives

  • Everyday Discipleship
    Everyday Discipleship
    • On Canon Law with Father Crane
    • Our Faith Explained
    • Our Faith in Action
    • In Light of Faith
    January 12, 20264

    Saint profile: St. Anthony the Abbot

    January 8, 20264

    Pope Leo calls on Catholics to rediscover Vatican II teachings

    January 7, 20264

    Read: Pope Leo’s Epiphany homily for the close of the Jubilee of Hope

  • Through Another Lens
    Through Another Lens
    January 7, 20264

    Saltmarsh on All Things New: When the mission moves forward

    January 7, 20264

    Kneeling in the pigpen: Human connection in the age of efficiency

    January 7, 20264

    Christmas goes beyond the manger: Serving Christ in the poor

  • Arts & Culture
    Arts & Culture
    January 8, 20264

    Essays offer timely look at Jewish identity and Catholicism

    January 7, 20264

    Shrine prepares to share Mother Seton’s ‘Revolutionary’ impact as America turns 250

    January 7, 20264

    Indiana University running back carries Catholic values with him into playoffs

December 30, 2025

Faithful of the diocese gather for closing of jubilee year

All students who participated in Christmas By Candlelight returned for the final song in the Chapel of Thomas Aquinas on the campus of the University of Saint Thomas December 4, 2025. (Photo Amara Peterson Photography)
December 17, 2025

Little Falls students participate in ‘Christmas by Candlelight’

December 16, 2025

Photos: Centered on Christ Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration

December 11, 2025

Three men take next steps toward diaconate

December 11, 2025

A steady light: Pope Leo XIV’s top five moments of 2025

Around the Diocese

Around the Diocese. January 8, 2026

Local leaders respond, call for prayers as Minneapolis police say woman dead after shooting involving federal agent

Archbishop Bernard Hebda, Bishop Patrick Neary, CSC, call for prayers after police said a woman was pronounced dead following a shooting involving a federal agent in Minneapolis Jan. 7.

Around the Diocese. January 8, 2026

Three doors of Epiphany: Stepping into a year of grace

Around the Diocese. December 30, 2025

Women and men religious to hold Life Awareness Retreat in February

Around the Diocese. December 30, 2025

Volunteers needed for Faith in Housing’s Overflow Compassion Housing Program

Around the Diocese. Feature. December 30, 2025

Faithful of the diocese gather for closing of jubilee year

Around the Diocese. December 18, 2025

Knights of Columbus membership offers Catholic men opportunities for community, friendship and service

All Things New

All Things New. Through Another Lens. January 7, 2026 1

Saltmarsh on All Things New: When the mission moves forward

What if the real question is not “What is closing?” What if the real question is: “What are we opening?”

All Things New. December 30, 2025 1

Where hospitality becomes holy: The Church’s Ellis Island moment

All Things New. December 18, 2025

Reflection: ‘Behold, I am making all things new’

All Things New. December 4, 2025 1

A clear and hopeful vision is emerging

All Things New. On Canon Law with Father Crane. December 1, 2025 4

Change in the Church: ‘We never did it that way before’

All Things New. Our Faith Explained. December 1, 2025 1

Embracing change: conversion, continuity and the mission to make All Things New

Our Church in the World

Our Church in the World. January 7, 2026

Sisters who manage school of kidnapped Nigerian children: ‘Your compassion became a lifeline’

Following the liberation of all the children and staff abducted from St. Mary’s School in the Nigerian town of Papiri, the Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles, who manage the school, have expressed deep gratitude for the support received during the trying period.

Our Church in the World. January 7, 2026

Son of Catholic influencer, prayed for by thousands, dies

Our Church in the World. January 7, 2026

SEEK 2026 summons youth to draw close to Christ, discover his plan for their lives

Our Church in the World. December 30, 2025

Wisconsin man’s Catholic faith revived after finding bishop’s crosier in scrapyard

Our Church in the World. December 30, 2025

U.S. bishops underscore virtue of hope as 2025 Jubilee Year closes

Our Church in the World. December 26, 2025

Open your hearts to baby Jesus and one another, pope says on Christmas

Español

Español. January 12, 2026

Historia de un santo: San Antonio Abad

No muchos santos son conocidos por luchar contra los demonios y por sus estilos de vida ermitaños, pero San Antonio Abad es uno cuya vida es una lección sobre lo que significa seguir luchando por el bien.

Español. January 8, 2026

El arzobispo Hebda pide oraciones tras la muerte a tiros de una mujer a manos de un agente del ICE en Minneapolis

Español. January 8, 2026

El Papa León exhorta a los católicos a redescubrir las enseñanzas del Concilio Vaticano II

Español. Uncategorized. January 4, 2026

Historia de Santo: San Hilario de Poitiers

Español. December 30, 2025

Los obispos de EEUU destacan la virtud de la esperanza en sus diócesis durante el cierre del Año Jubilar de 2025

Español. December 28, 2025

Historia de un santo: Santo Tomás Becket arzobispo y mártir

Everyday Discipleship

Everyday Discipleship. January 12, 2026

Saint profile: St. Anthony the Abbot

Anthony was an Egyptian of noble birth, but soon after his parents died when he was 20, he began a life as a hermit and provided an example of what it means to keep fighting the good fight.

Everyday Discipleship. January 8, 2026

Pope Leo calls on Catholics to rediscover Vatican II teachings

Everyday Discipleship. January 7, 2026

Read: Pope Leo’s Epiphany homily for the close of the Jubilee of Hope

Everyday Discipleship. January 4, 2026

Saint profile: St. Hilary of Poitiers

Everyday Discipleship. December 30, 2025

Question Corner: What does the term ‘protomartyr’ mean?

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Jan 18
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Jan 20
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Theology Day: Beyond Belief—Collegeville, Emmaus Hall

Jan 22
10:30 am

March for Life — Saint Paul Cathedral, St. Paul

Jan 22
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Theology Day: The Stones of Corinth—Alexandria, St. Mary’s Church

Jan 24
January 24 @ 8:00 pm - January 25 @ 12:00 am

Middle School Lock-In — YMCA, St. Cloud

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✨ Epiphany 2026 ✨
The Solemnity of the Epiphany of ✨ Epiphany 2026 ✨
The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, the holy day that marks the arrival of the Magi to worship the infant Jesus and the manifestation of Christ to the world, was celebrated last Sunday, January 4. But did you know Epiphany lasts until next Sunday, January 11? What are you doing to celebrate Epiphany? Share your photos in the comments! 👇(Magi figures in the photo above are by Tildy Ellis and displayed at @saintjohnsabbey Church)
#Epiphany #ThreeKingsDay #Catholic #Orthodox #FaithTraditions
Father Scott Pogatchnik celebrated a special Mass Father Scott Pogatchnik celebrated a special Mass Dec. 28 at St. Mary’s Cathedral to close the Jubilee Year of Hope. The Holy Year opened at the Vatican Dec. 24, 2024, and will officially close Jan. 6, 2026, the feast of Epiphany. To celebrate the extraordinary year, the diocese’s millennium cross was refurbished to be used in the opening Mass and displayed all year. At the end of the closing Mass, the cross was moved to its permanent place near the tabernacle at St. Mary’s. Read more about the cross at the link in our bio. #yearofhope #jubileeyear #catholicproudstcloud
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Wishing you all a blessed and merry Christmas! #ch Wishing you all a blessed and merry Christmas! #christmas2025
Bethany Tollefson, a professor in the Department o Bethany Tollefson, a professor in the Department of Nursing Science at St. Cloud State University and a member of the diocesan mental health ministry team, explores common mental health concerns that often intensify during this time of year — grief, depression and anxiety — as well as the need for self-care. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthduringholidays
Bethany Tollefson, a professor in the Department o Bethany Tollefson, a professor in the Department of Nursing Science at St. Cloud State University and a member of the diocesan mental health ministry team, explores common mental health concerns that often intensify during this time of year — grief, depression and anxiety — as well as the need for self-care. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthduringholidays
@christ_catholic celebrated the Feast of Our Lady @christ_catholic celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Dec. 14 at St. Boniface in Cold Spring. The Celebration included Mass, which was celebrated by Bishop Patrick Neary and featured a mariachi band from the Twin Cities. Food, fellowship and more music rounded out the event. #ourladyofguadalupe #mary #catholicfaith
Christopher Santer's painting 'Magnificat' — which Christopher Santer's painting 'Magnificat' — which is displayed at the Catholic United Financial branch in St. Cloud as part of the diocese’s Jubilee Passport project — is inspiring pilgrims and parishioners alike. Read more about this amazing artist and see more examples of his work at the link in our bio. @pacem_studio #catholicart #catholicartist #catholicfaith #pilgrimageofhope2025
Three men took the next step toward diaconate ordi Three men took the next step toward diaconate ordination Dec. 7 at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Ruben Uribe Mejia from the Centered on Christ Area Catholic Community {@christ_catholic } and John Bell from the Northern Cross Area Catholic Community were installed to the ministry of acolyte, the last step before being ordained a permanent deacon. Adrian Panther from the Come to the Water Area Catholic Community was installed to the ministry of reader. #permanentdiaconate #acolyte #reader
Bethany Tollefson, a professor in the Department o Bethany Tollefson, a professor in the Department of Nursing Science at St. Cloud State University and a member of the diocesan mental health ministry team, explores common mental health concerns that often intensify during this time of year — grief, depression and anxiety — as well as the need for self-care. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthduringholidays
Bethany Tollefson, a professor in the Department o Bethany Tollefson, a professor in the Department of Nursing Science at St. Cloud State University and a member of the diocesan mental health ministry team, explores common mental health concerns that often intensify during this time of year — grief, depression and anxiety — as well as the need for self-care. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthduringholidays
Today, the last Sunday of the liturgical year, we Today, the last Sunday of the liturgical year, we celebrate the solemnity of Christ the King. A newcomer to the church calendar — established 100 years ago — this feast is designed to give special recognition to the dominion Christ our Lord has over our lives. Read more at the link in our bio. #ChristTheKing #catholiclife #catholicfaith
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Through Another Lens

All Things New. Through Another Lens. January 7, 2026

Saltmarsh on All Things New: When the mission moves forward

What if the real question is not “What is closing?” What if the real question is: “What are we opening?”

Through Another Lens. January 7, 2026

Kneeling in the pigpen: Human connection in the age of efficiency

Through Another Lens. January 7, 2026

Christmas goes beyond the manger: Serving Christ in the poor

Through Another Lens. December 30, 2025

Inside the Capitol: Building the city of God in your corner of the vineyard

Through Another Lens. December 30, 2025

Heinlein: A call for peace

Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture. January 8, 2026

Essays offer timely look at Jewish identity and Catholicism

“From Sinai to Rome: Jewish Identity in the Catholic Church” is a collection of essays from scholars and Jewish Catholics that speaks into this confusion with beautiful clarity.

Arts & Culture. Uncategorized. January 7, 2026

Shrine prepares to share Mother Seton’s ‘Revolutionary’ impact as America turns 250

Arts & Culture. January 7, 2026

Indiana University running back carries Catholic values with him into playoffs

Arts & Culture. December 30, 2025

Human dignity on the ballfield: New novel highlights work of St. Paul wet house

Arts & Culture. December 17, 2025

An ancient hymn proclaiming Christ’s birth

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