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    July 8, 20204

    Father Anthony Oelrich sentenced to 41 months in prison

    July 6, 20204

    The Central Minnesota Catholic earns 13 Catholic press awards

    July 6, 20204

    Curbside prayer drives up evangelization efforts at Two Rivers Catholic Community

  • Nation/World
    Nation/World
    July 9, 20204

    Trump’s decision to withdraw U.S. from WHO ‘deeply regrettable,’ CHA says

    July 9, 20204

    Vatican: More must be done to protect rights, dignity of refugees

    July 9, 20204

    The Ribbon 2020 commemorates 75th anniversary of atomic bombings

  • Views
    Views
    • Faith in the Public Arena
    • From the Editor
    • Last Word
    July 9, 20204

    Why you need to give to your parish

    July 5, 20204

    Racism: A few ideas for confronting today’s challenges

    July 3, 20204

    The Big Question: Are faith and science compatible?

  • Focus on Faith
    Focus on Faith
    • Food for the Journey | Fr. Ron Rolheiser
    • Igniting our Faith | Bishop Robert Barron
    • In Light of Faith
    • In the know with Father Joe
    • Marriage Matters
    • Parenting Journey
    • Question Corner | Fr. Kenneth Doyle
    • Saints
    • Sunday Scripture Readings
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    • Theology 101
    July 8, 20204

    Pope: Migrants seeking new life end up instead in ‘hell’ of detention

    July 8, 20204

    Decline in confession called harmful to church’s mission to spread Gospel

    July 6, 20204

    St. Petersburg Diocese urges Catholics to ‘take the pledge’ in videos

  • Arts & Culture
    Arts & Culture
    • Book Reviews
    • Movie Reviews
    • Video Game Reviews
    July 9, 20204

    Virtual Renaissance: Online tourism breathes new life in ailing industry

    July 8, 20204

    ‘The Baby-Sitters Club,’ streaming, Netflix

    July 7, 20204

    Catholic U. class shows how architectural workspace affects mental health

  • Special Sections
    Special Sections
    • Bishop Kettler's Pastoral Letter
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    • Laudato Si Study Session
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    • YAYA Awards
    June 19, 20204

    Scholarship honors Indianapolis Catholic who gave up life to help others

    April 28, 20204

    Spain’s parishes adapt pastoral services during pandemic

    April 4, 20204

    Reflections for Holy Week

  • Español
    Español
    June 25, 20204

    La Quiebra de Reorganización es un paso importante para la justicia y la sanación

    June 25, 20204

    Dos familias, una granja, una fe

    May 29, 20204

    Difundir la luz de Cristo

July 6, 2020

Curbside prayer drives up evangelization efforts at Two Rivers Catholic Community

July 3, 2020

The Big Question: Are faith and science compatible?

June 28, 2020

Four priests set to retire look forward to next chapter of life, ministry

June 25, 2020

Catechesis is about a relationship, not just information, Vatican says

June 23, 2020

‘A better place:’ Memories of Father Nick Landsberger live on through beauty he left behind

June 19, 2020

Catholics urged to pray, reflect, act to safeguard religious freedom

June 15, 2020

Diocese files for Chapter 11 reorganization

Around the Diocese

Around the Diocese. July 8, 2020

Father Anthony Oelrich sentenced to 41 months in prison

Father Anthony Oelrich, a priest of the diocese who pleaded guilty last November to one felony count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, was sentenced July 8 to 41 months in prison.

Around the Diocese. July 6, 2020

The Central Minnesota Catholic earns 13 Catholic press awards

Around the Diocese. Feature. July 6, 2020

Curbside prayer drives up evangelization efforts at Two Rivers Catholic Community

Around the Diocese. July 3, 2020

Online vacation Bible school set for Aug. 3-7

Around the Diocese. July 3, 2020

Priests ordained in a pandemic

Around the Diocese. Feature. June 28, 2020

Four priests set to retire look forward to next chapter of life, ministry

Nation/World

Nation/World. July 9, 2020

Trump’s decision to withdraw U.S. from WHO ‘deeply regrettable,’ CHA says

President Donald Trump has formally withdrawn the U.S. from the World Health Organization.

Nation/World. July 9, 2020

Vatican: More must be done to protect rights, dignity of refugees

Nation/World. July 9, 2020

The Ribbon 2020 commemorates 75th anniversary of atomic bombings

Nation/World. July 9, 2020

Ex-Salvadoran officer: ‘High command’ gave order to kill Jesuits in ’89

Nation/World. July 8, 2020

Twins conjoined at head successfully separated at Vatican-owned hospital

Nation/World. July 8, 2020

U.S. bishops welcome court decision on Catholic schools

Views

Views. July 9, 2020

Why you need to give to your parish

The coronavirus pandemic has increased parish financial concerns due to the decrease in giving.

From the Editor. July 5, 2020

Racism: A few ideas for confronting today’s challenges

Feature. Views. July 3, 2020

The Big Question: Are faith and science compatible?

Twenty Something | Christina Capecchi. June 28, 2020

Christina Capecchi: Learning how to saunter: the gifts of quarantine

Views. June 28, 2020

Brett Robinson: A habit to break: ‘Doomscrolling’

Views. June 21, 2020

Carole Norris Greene: Teaching children about race relations

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Measures implemented to curb the spread of the coronavirus have led to the cancellation of public events in most places around the diocese for the next few weeks and possibly longer. For this reason, some of the events we have in the calendar might not take place.

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The Central Minnesota Catholic Magazine – Español

Español June 25, 2020

La Quiebra de Reorganización es un paso importante para la justicia y la sanación

Español June 25, 2020

Dos familias, una granja, una fe

Español May 29, 2020

Difundir la luz de Cristo

Español May 29, 2020

Todos están invitados a participar en la ordenacion del sacerdotale a través de la transmisión en vivo

Español May 29, 2020

Historias de COVID

Español April 24, 2020

Obispo Kettler: Una carta para los graduados de este año

Español April 24, 2020

Pregúntale al padre Tom: Iglesias silenciosas y la presencia del Señor

Bishop Kettler's Column

Bishop Kettler's Column. July 5, 2020

Bankruptcy reorganization is important step for justice, healing

“As the Body of Christ united together, I know we can be powerful witnesses of justice, hope and healing during this significant time in the history of our diocese.”

Bishop Kettler's Column. Feature. June 5, 2020

Bishop Kettler: Prayer, education, action key to anti-racism efforts

I have heard many people express the question, “What can I do?” The answer isn’t simple. Real change will require a determined, long-term commitment.

Bishop Kettler's Column. June 3, 2020

All are invited to participate in priesthood ordination via livestream

Because of the coronavirus, we celebrate, via livestream, the ordination of three men to the priesthood June 6, 2020.

Focus on Faith

Focus on Faith. July 8, 2020

Pope: Migrants seeking new life end up instead in ‘hell’ of detention

Pope Francis celebrated Mass in honor of the seventh anniversary of his visit to Lampedusa.

Focus on Faith. July 8, 2020

Decline in confession called harmful to church’s mission to spread Gospel

Focus on Faith. July 6, 2020

St. Petersburg Diocese urges Catholics to ‘take the pledge’ in videos

Sunday Scripture Readings. July 3, 2020

Sunday Scripture reading: July 5, 2020

Focus on Faith. June 29, 2020

No true love without the cross, pope says at Angelus

Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture. July 9, 2020

Virtual Renaissance: Online tourism breathes new life in ailing industry

Online virtual tours have become a way for would-be tourists to take in the breathtaking masterpieces on display in the museums’ hallowed halls.

Arts & Culture. July 8, 2020

‘The Baby-Sitters Club,’ streaming, Netflix

Arts & Culture. July 7, 2020

Catholic U. class shows how architectural workspace affects mental health

Video Game Reviews. July 6, 2020

Video game: ‘Disintegration’

Arts & Culture. July 3, 2020

‘Hamilton,’ streaming, Disney+

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