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    September 2, 20264

    RISE breakfast aims to raise funds to prevent sex trafficking and exploitation in central Minnesota

    September 2, 20264

    Retreatants encounter Christ’s healing presence at Pacem in Terris

    August 27, 20264

    Emerging ministry invites all to Perham event aimed at fostering spiritual and emotional well-being

  • All Things New
    All Things New
    August 19, 20264

    Ask Father Tom: What does it mean to be pastors in solidum and why is this necessary?

    August 10, 20264

    Beyond the Kids’ Table: Area formation director calls for a Church where every generation has a place

    July 1, 20264

    All Things New: How naming a new parish can bring new energy to parish life

  • Our Church in the World
    Our Church in the World
    September 3, 20264

    Pope Leo XIV’s World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation message

    September 3, 20264

    Labor Day a call to build communion, equity amid challenges of AI, says Archbishop Fabre

    September 3, 20264

    Pastor of Maronite Catholic church in Minneapolis named archbishop for Damascus Archeparchy

  • Everyday Discipleship
    Everyday Discipleship
    • On Canon Law with Father Crane
    • Our Faith Explained
    • Our Faith in Action
    • In Light of Faith
    September 3, 20264

    Red Mass, Blue Mass: How ‘color’ Masses serve professionals

    September 3, 20264

    What is the Catholic Church’s teaching on the death penalty?

    August 31, 20264

    Saint profile: St. John Chrysostom

  • Through Another Lens
    Through Another Lens
    September 3, 20264

    Erlandson: Memento mori

    September 3, 20264

    Segura: Inspired by the zeal of the venerable Fulton Sheen, a man who lived life to the fullest

    August 26, 20264

    Parents, please stop tormenting your kids for clicks!

  • Arts & Culture
    Arts & Culture
    September 3, 20264

    Dolly Parton’s life of faith

    September 3, 20264

    A name on the wall, a gift to a child: Polish Americans invited to turn memory into mercy

    August 27, 20264

    East Tennessee diocese mourns Dolly Parton as ‘one of our own’

September 2, 2026

Retreatants encounter Christ’s healing presence at Pacem in Terris

August 26, 2026

Bishop Neary: A few thoughts on my visit to Madagascar with Catholic Relief Services

August 17, 2026

Photos: Perham family hosts Rural Life Celebration

August 17, 2026

Mora church accompanies families as they grow in faith together

August 11, 2026

Photos: Annual Priests’ Night Out

Around the Diocese

Around the Diocese. September 2, 2026

RISE breakfast aims to raise funds to prevent sex trafficking and exploitation in central Minnesota

Terebinth Refuge invites community members, businesses, churches and local leaders to attend the free RISE Fundraising Breakfast on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Park Event Center in Waite Park.

Around the Diocese. Feature. September 2, 2026

Retreatants encounter Christ’s healing presence at Pacem in Terris

Around the Diocese. August 27, 2026

Emerging ministry invites all to Perham event aimed at fostering spiritual and emotional well-being

Around the Diocese. Bishop Neary's Column. Feature. August 26, 2026 1

Bishop Neary: A few thoughts on my visit to Madagascar with Catholic Relief Services

Around the Diocese. August 25, 2026

Clothed in Christ

Around the Diocese. August 24, 2026

Morris mom answers a call to accompany mothers through breastfeeding journeys

All Things New

All Things New. August 19, 2026 2

Ask Father Tom: What does it mean to be pastors in solidum and why is this necessary?

For priests assigned to parish work, there are pastors, parochial vicars, and more recently in the Diocese of Saint Cloud, several assignments of priests in solidum. What does that mean and how is it different from more familiar models?

All Things New. August 10, 2026

Beyond the Kids’ Table: Area formation director calls for a Church where every generation has a place

All Things New. July 1, 2026

All Things New: How naming a new parish can bring new energy to parish life

All Things New. June 25, 2026

Faith Handed Down: How one ACC is saying goodbye to a beloved building

All Things New. Around the Diocese. June 4, 2026

Parish visits across Stearns County inspire deeper faith for St. Cloud couple

All Things New. June 2, 2026

Not outdated: The parish as a living mission

Our Church in the World

Our Church in the World. September 3, 2026

Pope Leo XIV’s World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation message

Pope Leo XIV shares his message for the 11th World Day for the Care of Creation celebrated by the Church on Sept. 1.

Our Church in the World. September 3, 2026

Labor Day a call to build communion, equity amid challenges of AI, says Archbishop Fabre

Our Church in the World. September 3, 2026

Pastor of Maronite Catholic church in Minneapolis named archbishop for Damascus Archeparchy

Our Church in the World. September 3, 2026

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for September is ‘for the care of water’

Our Church in the World. August 26, 2026

Spanish Church seeks new directions from a 16th-century mystic

Our Church in the World. August 26, 2026

Pope Leo appoints Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly to Vatican dicastery

Vatican News


Everyday Discipleship

Everyday Discipleship. September 3, 2026

Red Mass, Blue Mass: How ‘color’ Masses serve professionals

The Church has long offered Masses that recognize special occasions and special needs. Among such Masses are those for professional groups, traditionally popularized by names of a color.

Everyday Discipleship. September 3, 2026

What is the Catholic Church’s teaching on the death penalty?

Everyday Discipleship. August 31, 2026

Saint profile: St. John Chrysostom

Everyday Discipleship. August 26, 2026

Look to the teenagers

Everyday Discipleship. August 26, 2026

September feasts: Commemorating the Holy Cross and Our Lady of Sorrows

Through Another Lens

Through Another Lens. September 3, 2026

Erlandson: Memento mori

The names and numbers in my phone are like grave markers, a tangible remembrance. That little bit of digital data carries immeasurable weight.

Through Another Lens. September 3, 2026

Segura: Inspired by the zeal of the venerable Fulton Sheen, a man who lived life to the fullest

Through Another Lens. August 26, 2026

Parents, please stop tormenting your kids for clicks!

Through Another Lens. August 19, 2026 1

Question Corner: What is the Catholic Church’s current stance on Freemasonry?

Through Another Lens. August 17, 2026 1

Scalia: I brought a heart full of fury with me to Mass. I left it there.

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Sep 6
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Sep 7
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Sep 9
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Sep 10
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People come to @pacem.in.terris for a variety of r People come to @pacem.in.terris for a variety of reasons, but we know that many come to spend time with Christ for healing,” said Tim Drake, executive director. Read about a special retreat held there recently at the link in our bio.
After a spiritual encounter at his local gym, loca After a spiritual encounter at his local gym, local entrepreneur Terry Haider launched @breastplateathletic, a faith-based athletic brand to help others evangelize through activewear. Read more at the link in our bio!
Bishop Neary recently traveled to Madagascar in hi Bishop Neary recently traveled to Madagascar in his role as chairman of the board of @catholicreliefservices. His column about his experience in Africa is filled with tales, anecdotes and lessons that reveal God’s presence in unexpected ways. Read it at the link in our bio! #CRS #CRSMadagascar
On a perfect day for an outdoor Mass, people from On a perfect day for an outdoor Mass, people from around the diocese gathered Aug. 16 at the Moenkedick Family Farm in Perham for the annual Rural Life Celebration with the theme “Fruit of the Earth, Work of Human Hands.” The celebration was hosted by the Northern Cross Area Catholic Community (Perham, Dent, Rush Lake and Butler) and the Moenkedick family. The event included the Mass celebrated by Father Mark Stang, presentation of the Century Farm Awards and the Rural Business Award, a sloppy joe and fresh corn dinner and children’s games and activities. Watch this week’s Friday Feed for more photos. #rurallife #rurallifecelebration @catholicrurallife
Minnesota mid-term primary elections are tomorrow. Minnesota mid-term primary elections are tomorrow. Every vote counts! The @usccb document Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, emphasizes that voting is a moral duty rooted in a well-formed conscience that addresses the dignity of all human life, the common good, and care for the vulnerable. #vote #election26
The Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of St. Clo The Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of St. Cloud hosted Bishop Neary and the priests and seminarians of the @diocesestcloud at a @stcloudrox game Aug. 7. The annual Priests’ Night Out event included the game and a picnic-style supper. Three of our seminarians also participated in a fun race on the field! #priesthood #vocations
The @franciscansisterslf_mn welcomed the public to The @franciscansisterslf_mn welcomed the public to their campus Aug. 5 for the 2026 Green Fair Folk Festival. Visitors listened to live music featuring students and faculty from St. Francis Music Center and perused an array of exhibits featuring earth-friendly products, “green” education and fair trade items. #careforcreation
Participants in this year’s diocesan vocation camp Participants in this year’s diocesan vocation camp had the opportunity to attend the admission to candidacy of three of our seminarians. The 75 campers attended the Mass, celebrated by Bishop Patrick Neary, Aug. 4 at Immaculate Conception Church in Osakis. Following the Mass, the campers were treated to supper and games on the church lawn. Bishop Neary spoke to the young men before they headed back to the camp on Lake Osakis. The admission to candidacy is a significant step in a seminarian’s formation when the Church formally recognizes his readiness to continue preparing for priestly ordination and he publicly commits himself to that vocation. More photos in this week’s Friday Feed newsletter. #priesthood #seminarians #vocations #vocationcamp
You may think you need a ticket to Rome or Lourdes You may think you need a ticket to Rome or Lourdes to experience a pilgrimage. But across the six dioceses of Minnesota there are thousands of miles of backroads and years of rich Catholic history. We would like to suggest that a road trip around the North Star State might be just the pilgrimage you need this summer. See our picks from each diocese for a #minnesotapilgrimage at the link in our bio! #summerroadtrip #minnesota #catholicfaith #catholiclife #pilgrimage
Tom and Meg Klecker are this year’s recipients of Tom and Meg Klecker are this year’s recipients of the Humanae Vitae Award. The @diocesestcloud presents the award annually to someone who has demonstrated extraordinary courage in promoting natural family planning and the teachings of Humanae Vitae. They were honored during the annual Humanae Vitae Mass and Award Reception, celebrated by bishop July 23 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud.⁠
Read more about the Kleckers and their work at the link in our bio. #humanaevitae
St. Joseph couple Tom and Meg Klecker will be pres St. Joseph couple Tom and Meg Klecker will be presented with the annual Humanae Vitae Award July 23 at St. Mary's Cathedral. Read more about them and the award at the link in our bio. #humanaevitae
Priests entering new and first-time pastor assignm Priests entering new and first-time pastor assignments gathered with Bishop Neary and other diocesan leaders June 25 to reflect and prepare for this time of change in their ministries. It was a great day of sharing ideas and getting to know the diocesan staff. Please pray for our priests entering new assignments next week and for their communities. #priesthood
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Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture. September 3, 2026

Dolly Parton’s life of faith

Dolly Parton spent a lifetime comfortably steeped in biblical teaching, and her faith found expression in concrete ways that benefited millions around the world.

Arts & Culture. September 3, 2026

A name on the wall, a gift to a child: Polish Americans invited to turn memory into mercy

Arts & Culture. August 27, 2026

East Tennessee diocese mourns Dolly Parton as ‘one of our own’

Arts & Culture. August 26, 2026

‘Blue Miles,’ Cistercian monk’s debut novel, offers glimpse into abbey life

Arts & Culture. August 26, 2026

Catholic priest’s new study Bible brings faith and science together for a doubting generation

Español

Español. September 3, 2026

La intención de oración del Papa León XIV para septiembre es ‘por el cuidado del agua’

La intención de oración del Papa León XIV para septiembre está dedicada al cuidado del agua, mientras los cristianos de todo el mundo celebran el Tiempo de la Creación.

Español. August 31, 2026

Historía de un santo: San Juan Crisóstomo

Español. August 26, 2026

Padres afectados por el tiroteo de 2025 en la escuela Annunciation se reúnen para orar y reflexionar antes del nuevo año escolar

Español. August 24, 2026

Historía de una santa: Santa Elena de Constantinopla

Español. August 20, 2026

Papa León: Se necesita una conversión del corazón para poner fin a las guerras y sanar la Tierra

Español. August 17, 2026

Historía de una Santa: Santa Juana Francisca Frémyot de Chantal

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