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    November 27, 20224

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    November 27, 20224

    Catholic Charities, Marine Corps Reserve sponsor Toys for Tots Drive

    November 22, 20224

    Former priest convicted of sexual abuse dispensed from clerical state

  • Nation/World
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    November 28, 20224

    Bishops reiterate church’s ‘firm opposition’ to Respect for Marriage Act

    November 28, 20224

    Ukrainian archdiocese demands release of priests taken by Russian troops

    November 28, 20224

    Cardinals Ladaria, Ouellet outline concerns about German Synodal Path

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    November 27, 20224

    Father Ron Rolheiser: Writing your own obituary

    November 27, 20224

    Minor changes to e-newsletter begin this week

    November 20, 20224

    Greg Erlandson: In business for the common good

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    November 28, 20224

    ‘Dream big,’ take small steps for peace each day, pope tells students

    November 28, 20224

    To enrich, clarify doctrine, theologians must risk new studies, pope says

    November 28, 20224

    Advent watching includes noticing God at work in daily life, pope says

  • Arts & Culture
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    November 27, 20224

    Open Window Theatre brings the story of St. Nicholas to life

    November 23, 20224

    Catholic high school students help tell Buffalo Soldiers’ story in memorial

    November 23, 20224

    Travel books offer insights, inspiration on Catholic sites, history

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    November 20, 20224

    Synod: Entering a new phase

    November 19, 20224

    Did Latinos affect politics or the other way around? Forum seeks clues

    November 17, 20224

    Bishops encouraged to support African National Eucharistic Congress

  • Español
    Español
    November 28, 20224

    Papa: violencia contra la mujer es un flagelo social

    November 27, 20224

    “Open Window Theatre”, da vida a la historia de San Nicolás

    November 27, 20224

    Obispo Kettler: Ejercicios de Adviento para mejorar nuestra salud espiritual

November 27, 2022

Open Window Theatre brings the story of St. Nicholas to life

November 27, 2022

Bishop Kettler: Advent exercises to improve our spiritual health

November 20, 2022

Strong faith, forgiveness help mother of slain officer Tom Decker

November 20, 2022

Synod: Entering a new phase

November 16, 2022

Archbishops Broglio, Lori elected USCCB’s next president, vice president

November 13, 2022

Love the Lord by loving the poor, pope says at Mass

November 6, 2022

Local seminarian talks about new discernment year

Around the Diocese

Around the Diocese. November 27, 2022

Upcoming local events

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

Around the Diocese. November 27, 2022

Catholic Charities, Marine Corps Reserve sponsor Toys for Tots Drive

Around the Diocese. November 22, 2022

Former priest convicted of sexual abuse dispensed from clerical state

Around the Diocese. Obituaries. November 22, 2022

Obituary: Benedictine Father Rene Thomas McGraw

Around the Diocese. Feature. November 20, 2022

Strong faith, forgiveness help mother of slain officer Tom Decker

Around the Diocese. Feature. Synod 2021–2024. November 20, 2022

Synod: Entering a new phase

Nation/World

Nation/World. November 28, 2022

Bishops reiterate church’s ‘firm opposition’ to Respect for Marriage Act

In a Nov. 17 statement, Cardinal Dolan called the bill “a bad deal for the many courageous Americans of faith and no faith who continue to believe and uphold the truth about marriage in the public square today.”

Nation/World. November 28, 2022

Ukrainian archdiocese demands release of priests taken by Russian troops

Nation/World. November 28, 2022

Cardinals Ladaria, Ouellet outline concerns about German Synodal Path

Nation/World. November 28, 2022

Vatican notes ‘surprise and regret’ over China’s transfer of a bishop

Nation/World. November 28, 2022

Cardinal Becciu secretly recorded call with pope, Vatican prosecutor says

Nation/World. November 28, 2022

With America magazine pope talks about church division, women, abortion

Views

Views. November 27, 2022

Father Ron Rolheiser: Writing your own obituary

“This can be a very helpful exercise for each of us to do, except that such a will is not done in a lawyer’s office, but in prayer, perhaps with a spiritual director, a counselor, or a confessor helping us.”

From the Editor. November 27, 2022

Minor changes to e-newsletter begin this week

Views. November 20, 2022

Greg Erlandson: In business for the common good

Views. November 13, 2022

Inside the Capitol: What do we do after the election?

Views. November 13, 2022

Mary Marrocco: All is given, all is received

Vocations. Views. November 6, 2022

Father Doug Liebsch: The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus

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10 events, 30

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Breakfast — Luxemburg, St. Wendelin Parish

October 30 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Breakfast — Luxemburg, St. Wendelin Parish

Luxemburg • St. Wendelin Parish hosts all-you-can-eat breakfast of scrambled eggs/egg bake, sausage, breakfast potatoes, toast and cinnamon rolls from 8:30 a.m. to noon in Mary […]

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Bouja Drive-Thru — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

October 30 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Bouja Drive-Thru — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

St. Cloud • Holy Spirit Parish hosts Bouja Drive-Thru, with pick up from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Bouja Shack (1615 11th Ave. S.). Purchase by […]

10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Roast Beef Fall Dinner — Eden Valley, Assumption Parish

October 30 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Roast Beef Fall Dinner — Eden Valley, Assumption Parish

Eden Valley • Assumption Parish serves Roast Beef Fall Dinner from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the handicapped accessible church. Takeout available. Delivery within city […]

+ 7 More

1 event, 31

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

All Saints’ Party — Milaca, St. Mary Parish

October 31 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

All Saints’ Party — Milaca, St. Mary Parish

Milaca • St. Mary Parish hosts All Saints’ Party from 5 to 7 p.m. in the parish hall. All ages are welcome at this free family-friendly […]

0 events, 1

1 event, 2

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

“Back from the Dead” Cemetery Walks — St. Cloud, Assumption Cemetery

November 2 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

“Back from the Dead” Cemetery Walks — St. Cloud, Assumption Cemetery

St. Cloud • “Back from the Dead” cemetery walks start at 5:30 p.m. at Assumption Cemetery (2341 Roosevelt Rd.). New groups begin every 15 minutes. The […]

1 event, 3

7:00 pm

Speaker on orphans/refugees from Ukraine — Fergus Falls, Our Lady of Victory Parish

November 3 @ 7:00 pm

Speaker on orphans/refugees from Ukraine — Fergus Falls, Our Lady of Victory Parish

Fergus Falls • Our Lady of Victory Parish hosts speaker Gina Nelson, an RN from Pelican Rapids addressing orphans and refugees from Ukraine at 7 p.m. […]

0 events, 4

4 events, 5

7:00 am - 12:00 pm

“Decorations for All Holidays” Sale —  Richmond, Sts. Peter and Paul School

November 5 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

“Decorations for All Holidays” Sale —  Richmond, Sts. Peter and Paul School

Richmond • Sts. Peter and Paul School hosts gently used “Decorations for All Holidays” sale from 7 a.m. to noon in handicapped accessible school gym. Christmas items […]

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Craft Fair — Collegeville, St. John the Baptist Parish

November 5 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Craft Fair — Collegeville, St. John the Baptist Parish

Collegeville • St. John the Baptist Parish hosts Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the handicapped accessible parish center on Fruit Farm Road […]

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

40 Days for Life Closing Rally — St. Cloud, Planned Parenthood

November 5 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

40 Days for Life Closing Rally — St. Cloud, Planned Parenthood

St. Cloud • The 40 Days for Life Fall Campaign closing rally is today from 10 a.m. to noon starting at the vigil site (Planned Parenthood, […]

+ 1 More

3 events, 6

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

KC Breakfast — St. Joseph, St. Joseph Parish

November 6 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

KC Breakfast — St. Joseph, St. Joseph Parish

St. Joseph • Knights of Columbus hosts breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Heritage Hall, St. Joseph Church. Menu includes scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, […]

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Bouja Drive-Thru — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

November 6 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Bouja Drive-Thru — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

St. Cloud • Holy Spirit Parish hosts Bouja Drive-Thru, with pick up from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Bouja Shack (1615 11th Ave. S.). Purchase by […]

9:30 am

Mass for Health Care Professionals — St. Cloud, St. Mary’s Cathedral

November 6 @ 9:30 am

Mass for Health Care Professionals — St. Cloud, St. Mary’s Cathedral

St. Cloud •  Mass for Health Care Professionals celebrated at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral, with Bishop Donald Kettler presiding. (Sometimes called a “White Mass,” […]

1 event, 7

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Fare for All Food Distribution — St. Cloud, Salem Lutheran Church

November 7 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Fare for All Food Distribution — St. Cloud, Salem Lutheran Church

St. Cloud • Fare for All food distribution, which sells packages of fruits, vegetables and frozen meats, is from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Salem Lutheran […]

0 events, 8

1 event, 9

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Commemoration Ceremony Honors Officer Decker — Cold Spring, St. Boniface Parish

November 9 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Commemoration Ceremony Honors Officer Decker — Cold Spring, St. Boniface Parish

Cold Spring • A commemoration ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of Officer Tom Decker’s death begins at 1 p.m. at St. Boniface Parish. Bishop Donald […]

1 event, 10

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Evening Gathering for GLBTQ+ Persons, Parents, Friends — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

November 10 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Evening Gathering for GLBTQ+ Persons, Parents, Friends — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

St. Joseph • Spirituality Center at St. Benedict’s Monastery hosts an evening gathering from 7 to 9 p.m. facilitated by Benedictine Sisters Myrna Ohmann and Eunice […]

1 event, 11

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

“Drive-thru” Spaghetti Dinner — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

November 11 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

“Drive-thru” Spaghetti Dinner — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

St. Cloud • Holy Spirit Knights of Columbus Council 12098 hosts “Made From Scratch” Spaghetti Dinner “drive-thru only” event from 4 to 6 p.m. at the […]

2 events, 12

8:00 am - 11:30 am

Coffee Cake Sale/Christmas Fair — Browerville, Christ the King Parish

November 12 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 am

Coffee Cake Sale/Christmas Fair — Browerville, Christ the King Parish

Browerville • Christ the King Parish hosts annual Coffee Cake Sale and Christmas Fair from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the church. Event includes free will […]

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

“Drive-thru” Spaghetti Dinner — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

November 12 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

“Drive-thru” Spaghetti Dinner — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

St. Cloud • Holy Spirit Knights of Columbus Council 12098 hosts “Made From Scratch” Spaghetti Dinner “drive-thru only” event from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.  at the […]

2 events, 13

8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Breakfast Buffet — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

November 13 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Breakfast Buffet — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

St. Cloud • Holy Spirit Parish Breakfast Buffet featuring ham, sausage, pancakes, scrambled eggs, hash browns, cinnamon and caramel rolls and fruit served from 8:30 a.m. […]

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Vocations Support Brunch — Sobieski, St. Stanislaus Parish

November 13 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Vocations Support Brunch — Sobieski, St. Stanislaus Parish

Sobieski • Vocations Support Brunch served from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Stanislaus Church. Menu includes Polish sausage, scrambled eggs, country potatoes, fruit and […]

1 event, 14

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Fare for All Food Distribution — St. Joseph, Resurrection Lutheran Church

November 14 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Fare for All Food Distribution — St. Joseph, Resurrection Lutheran Church

St. Joseph • Fare for All food distribution, which sells packages of fruits, vegetables and frozen meats, is from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Resurrection Lutheran […]

0 events, 15

1 event, 16

6:30 pm

Regional Ministry Gathering: “Love Stories of the Eucharist” — Princeton, Christ Our Light Parish

November 16 @ 6:30 pm

Regional Ministry Gathering: “Love Stories of the Eucharist” — Princeton, Christ Our Light Parish

Princeton • A diocesan Regional Ministry Gathering titled “Love Stories of the Eucharist: Yours, Mine, Ours” will be held at Christ Our Light Parish at 6:30 […]

0 events, 17

1 event, 18

2022-11-18

Cookie Bake Sale Order Forms Due — Foley, St. John’s Area School

Cookie Bake Sale Order Forms Due — Foley, St. John’s Area School

November 18

Cookie Bake Sale Order Forms Due — Foley, St. John’s Area School

Foley • St. John’s Area School cookie bake and candy sale order forms are due today. Order forms are available on their website: www.saintjohnsschool.net. (Pick up is […]

2 events, 19

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Mission Bazaar and Cookie Sale — Foreston, St. Louis Parish

November 19 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Mission Bazaar and Cookie Sale — Foreston, St. Louis Parish

Foreston • St. Louis Christian Women hosts Mission Bazaar and Cookie Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church. Event includes cookie walk, homemade lefsa […]

7:00 pm

Benefit Concert: “Come Thou Font of Every Blessing” — St. Cloud, St. Mary’s Cathedral

November 19 @ 7:00 pm

Benefit Concert: “Come Thou Font of Every Blessing” — St. Cloud, St. Mary’s Cathedral

St. Cloud • “Come Thou Font of Every Blessing,” a benefit concert to end hunger, is at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Admission is a […]

3 events, 20

8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Matching Grant Breakfast — St. Anthony, St. Anthony Parish

November 20 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Matching Grant Breakfast — St. Anthony, St. Anthony Parish

St. Anthony • St. Anthony Parish hosts Catholic United Financial matching grant breakfast of ham, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, caramel and cinnamon rolls from 8:30 a.m. […]

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Bouja Drive-Thru — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

November 20 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Bouja Drive-Thru — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

St. Cloud • Holy Spirit Parish hosts Bouja Drive-Thru, with pick up from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Bouja Shack (1615 11th Ave. S.). Purchase by […]

1:00 pm

Turkey Bingo — Rice, Immaculate Conception Parish

November 20 @ 1:00 pm

Turkey Bingo — Rice, Immaculate Conception Parish

Rice • Knights of Columbus hosts Turkey Bingo at 1 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church. Free lunch after bingo.

0 events, 21

0 events, 22

0 events, 23

0 events, 24

1 event, 25

2022-11-25

Come and Be Discernment Retreat — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

Come and Be Discernment Retreat — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

November 25

Come and Be Discernment Retreat — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

St. Joseph • Single women are invited to a Come and Be Discernment Retreat, starting at 7 p.m. today and ending at 1 p.m. on Sunday, […]

1 event, 26

2022-11-26

Advent Reflections Email Series — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

Advent Reflections Email Series — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

Recurring Event
November 26 Recurring Event

Advent Reflections Email Series — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

St. Joseph • Join the Benedictine Sisters for a weekly Advent Reflections email series  by signing up at https://bit.ly/3TVYMpg. Every week during Advent they will share […]

5 events, 27

9:30 am Recurring Event

Advent Liturgy — Little Falls, St. Francis Convent

November 27 @ 9:30 am Recurring Event

Advent Liturgy — Little Falls, St. Francis Convent

Little Falls • Join the Franciscan Sisters to celebrate the Advent Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Chapel, St. Francis Convent. (Also livestreamed: search YouTube […]

10:30 am Recurring Event

Advent Liturgy — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

November 27 @ 10:30 am Recurring Event

Advent Liturgy — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

St. Joseph • Join the Benedictine Sisters for the Advent Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. at St. Benedict’s Monastery. The Benedictine community and public will assemble in […]

1:00 pm

Ceremony marking anniversary of Officer Tom Decker’s death — Cold Spring, St. Boniface Parish

November 27 @ 1:00 pm

Ceremony marking anniversary of Officer Tom Decker’s death — Cold Spring, St. Boniface Parish

Cold Spring • A commemoration ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of Officer Tom Decker’s death begins at 1 p.m. at St. Boniface Parish. Bishop Donald […]

+ 2 More

0 events, 28

0 events, 29

1 event, 30

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Virtual “Advent Sacred Pause” — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

November 30 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Virtual “Advent Sacred Pause” — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

St. Joseph • Spirituality Center at St. Benedict’s Monastery hosts virtual “Advent Sacred Pause” from 11 a.m. to noon for four Wednesdays, starting today. Led by […]

1 event, 1

11:30 am - 12:45 pm

“Advent Sacred Pause” — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

December 1 @ 11:30 am - 12:45 pm

“Advent Sacred Pause” — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

St. Joseph • Spirituality Center at St. Benedict’s Monastery hosts in-person “Advent Sacred Pause” from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. for four Thursdays starting today. Led […]

3 events, 2

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Theology Day: “Exploring the Art and Theology of Icons” — Collegeville, St. John’s University

December 2 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Theology Day: “Exploring the Art and Theology of Icons” — Collegeville, St. John’s University

Collegeville • Theology Day — “Exploring the Art and Theology of Icons” — presented by Jane Kelley Rodeheffer from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Emmaus […]

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Christmas Sale — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

December 2 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Christmas Sale — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

St. Joseph • Whitby Gift Shop at St. Benedict’s Monastery hosts its annual Christmas sale from 12 to 8 p.m. during the St. Joseph WinterWalk. Joanna […]

7:00 pm

Weekend for Couples in Troubled Marriages — Eagan, Dakota Ridge Best Western Hotel

December 2 @ 7:00 pm

Weekend for Couples in Troubled Marriages — Eagan, Dakota Ridge Best Western Hotel

Eagan • Retrouvaille weekend experience for couples in troubled marriages starts at 7 p.m. this evening and ends at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at Dakota […]

6 events, 3

2022-12-03

Advent Reflections Email Series — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

Advent Reflections Email Series — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

Recurring Event
December 3 Recurring Event

Advent Reflections Email Series — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

St. Joseph • Join the Benedictine Sisters for a weekly Advent Reflections email series  by signing up at https://bit.ly/3TVYMpg. Every week during Advent they will share […]

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Carousel of Crafts — Little Falls, Little Falls Community Middle School

December 3 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Carousel of Crafts — Little Falls, Little Falls Community Middle School

Little Falls • Mary of Lourdes Parent and School Organization hosts Carousel of Crafts from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Little Falls Community Middle School […]

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cookie/Candy Sale Pick-up — Foley, St. John’s Area School

December 3 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cookie/Candy Sale Pick-up — Foley, St. John’s Area School

Foley • St. John’s Area School cookie bake and candy sale pick-up is from 9 a.m. to noon in the school gym. (Pre-ordering ended Nov. 18 but […]

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Christmas Candy and Cookie Bake Sale — Sartell, St. Francis Xavier Parish

December 3 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Christmas Candy and Cookie Bake Sale — Sartell, St. Francis Xavier Parish

Sartell • Christmas Candy and Cookie Bake Sale is from 9 a.m. to noon in the Gathering Place at St. Francis Xavier Church.

+ 2 More
October 30
October 30 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Breakfast — Luxemburg, St. Wendelin Parish

October 30 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Bouja Drive-Thru — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

October 30 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Roast Beef Fall Dinner — Eden Valley, Assumption Parish

+ 7 More
October 31
October 31 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

All Saints’ Party — Milaca, St. Mary Parish

  • There are no events on this day.
November 2
November 2 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

“Back from the Dead” Cemetery Walks — St. Cloud, Assumption Cemetery

November 3
November 3 @ 7:00 pm

Speaker on orphans/refugees from Ukraine — Fergus Falls, Our Lady of Victory Parish

  • There are no events on this day.
November 5
November 5 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

“Decorations for All Holidays” Sale —  Richmond, Sts. Peter and Paul School

November 5 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Craft Fair — Collegeville, St. John the Baptist Parish

November 5 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

40 Days for Life Closing Rally — St. Cloud, Planned Parenthood

+ 1 More
November 6
November 6 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

KC Breakfast — St. Joseph, St. Joseph Parish

November 6 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Bouja Drive-Thru — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

November 6 @ 9:30 am

Mass for Health Care Professionals — St. Cloud, St. Mary’s Cathedral

November 7
November 7 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Fare for All Food Distribution — St. Cloud, Salem Lutheran Church

  • There are no events on this day.
November 9
November 9 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Commemoration Ceremony Honors Officer Decker — Cold Spring, St. Boniface Parish

November 10
November 10 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Evening Gathering for GLBTQ+ Persons, Parents, Friends — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

November 11
November 11 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

“Drive-thru” Spaghetti Dinner — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

November 12
November 12 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 am

Coffee Cake Sale/Christmas Fair — Browerville, Christ the King Parish

November 12 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

“Drive-thru” Spaghetti Dinner — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

November 13
November 13 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Breakfast Buffet — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

November 13 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Vocations Support Brunch — Sobieski, St. Stanislaus Parish

November 14
November 14 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Fare for All Food Distribution — St. Joseph, Resurrection Lutheran Church

  • There are no events on this day.
November 16
November 16 @ 6:30 pm

Regional Ministry Gathering: “Love Stories of the Eucharist” — Princeton, Christ Our Light Parish

  • There are no events on this day.
November 18
All day

Cookie Bake Sale Order Forms Due — Foley, St. John’s Area School

November 19
November 19 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Mission Bazaar and Cookie Sale — Foreston, St. Louis Parish

November 19 @ 7:00 pm

Benefit Concert: “Come Thou Font of Every Blessing” — St. Cloud, St. Mary’s Cathedral

November 20
November 20 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Matching Grant Breakfast — St. Anthony, St. Anthony Parish

November 20 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Bouja Drive-Thru — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

November 20 @ 1:00 pm

Turkey Bingo — Rice, Immaculate Conception Parish

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
November 25
All day

Come and Be Discernment Retreat — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

November 26
All day Recurring Event

Advent Reflections Email Series — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

November 27
November 27 @ 9:30 am Recurring Event

Advent Liturgy — Little Falls, St. Francis Convent

November 27 @ 10:30 am Recurring Event

Advent Liturgy — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

November 27 @ 1:00 pm

Ceremony marking anniversary of Officer Tom Decker’s death — Cold Spring, St. Boniface Parish

+ 2 More
  • There are no events on this day.
November 30
November 30 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Virtual “Advent Sacred Pause” — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

December 1
December 1 @ 11:30 am - 12:45 pm

“Advent Sacred Pause” — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

December 2
December 2 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Theology Day: “Exploring the Art and Theology of Icons” — Collegeville, St. John’s University

November 30
November 30 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Virtual “Advent Sacred Pause” — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

December 1
December 1 @ 11:30 am - 12:45 pm

“Advent Sacred Pause” — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

December 2
December 2 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Theology Day: “Exploring the Art and Theology of Icons” — Collegeville, St. John’s University

December 2 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Christmas Sale — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

December 2 @ 7:00 pm

Weekend for Couples in Troubled Marriages — Eagan, Dakota Ridge Best Western Hotel

December 3
All day Recurring Event

Advent Reflections Email Series — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

December 3 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Carousel of Crafts — Little Falls, Little Falls Community Middle School

December 3 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cookie/Candy Sale Pick-up — Foley, St. John’s Area School

December 3 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Christmas Candy and Cookie Bake Sale — Sartell, St. Francis Xavier Parish

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Bishop Kettler's Column. Feature. November 27, 2022

Bishop Kettler: Advent exercises to improve our spiritual health

Exercises that benefit our spiritual health include daily routines of Scripture reading and prayer, participating in Sunday Mass, serving others, and practicing gratitude and compassion.

Bishop Kettler's Column. Feature. November 6, 2022

Bishop Kettler: A Thanksgiving celebration beyond compare

“In this month of Thanksgiving, let us reflect in a special way on all of the blessings we receive in our lives and all that we are grateful for. And let us reflect more deeply on the gift of the Eucharist and its power to transform our lives and the lives of all whom we encounter.”

Bishop Kettler's Column. October 16, 2022

Bishop Kettler: ‘You shall be my witnesses’

This year’s World Mission Sunday theme —“You shall be my witnesses” (Acts 1:8) — reinforces the idea that together as disciples we are urged to carry out Christ’s mission and message.

Focus on Faith

Focus on Faith. November 28, 2022

‘Dream big,’ take small steps for peace each day, pope tells students

Pope Francis met Nov. 28 with some 6,000 Italian schoolchildren, teens and their teachers, who have been participating in the program of the National Network of Schools for Peace.

Focus on Faith. November 28, 2022

To enrich, clarify doctrine, theologians must risk new studies, pope says

Focus on Faith. November 28, 2022

Advent watching includes noticing God at work in daily life, pope says

Arts & Culture. Christmas. Feature. November 27, 2022

Open Window Theatre brings the story of St. Nicholas to life

Focus on Faith. November 26, 2022

Vatican offers guidelines for investing in a way consistent with faith

Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture. Christmas. Feature. November 27, 2022

Open Window Theatre brings the story of St. Nicholas to life

For the current season’s holiday production, Jeremy Stanbary, the theater’s founder and artistic director, tells the story of Bishop Nicholas of Myra, the real St. Nicholas.

Arts & Culture. November 23, 2022

Catholic high school students help tell Buffalo Soldiers’ story in memorial

Book Reviews. November 23, 2022

Travel books offer insights, inspiration on Catholic sites, history

Arts & Culture. November 22, 2022

Centers run by Knights have been home for generations of Rome soccer players

Book Reviews. November 19, 2022

Former evangelical ‘reboots’ message on movies for Catholic audience

Synod 2021–2024

Around the DioceseFeatureSynod 2021–2024 November 20, 2022

Synod: Entering a new phase

Nation/WorldSynod 2021–2024 November 16, 2022

Pace of preparations is quickening as synod on synodality approaches

Focus on FaithSynod 2021–2024 November 6, 2022

Questions of faith: Vatican project sends theologians to ‘the margins’

Focus on FaithSynod 2021–2024 November 1, 2022

Catholic leaders want Latin American church that’s synodal, reaches out

Focus on FaithSynod 2021–2024 October 28, 2022

Synod reports show enthusiasm for mission, but also identify obstacles

Nation/WorldSynod 2021–2024 October 27, 2022

Enlarge the tent: Synod document sees desire for greater inclusion

Focus on FaithSynod 2021–2024 October 22, 2022

Pope asks missionaries to help laity take responsibility for church

The Central Minnesota Catholic Magazine – Español

Español November 28, 2022

Papa: violencia contra la mujer es un flagelo social

Español November 27, 2022

“Open Window Theatre”, da vida a la historia de San Nicolás

Español November 27, 2022

Obispo Kettler: Ejercicios de Adviento para mejorar nuestra salud espiritual

Español November 23, 2022

Papa suspende a funcionarios de Cáritas Internationalis, nombra administrador

Español November 23, 2022

Papa recuerda víctimas de la hambruna en Ucrania, reza por la paz

Español November 22, 2022

Líderes católicos responden a tiroteo en club nocturno de Colorado

Español November 22, 2022

Líderes católicos de EE. UU. se pronuncian en contra de tres ejecuciones

Eucharistic Revival

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith November 17, 2022

Bishops encouraged to support African National Eucharistic Congress

Eucharistic RevivalNation/World November 16, 2022

Eucharistic revival has ‘incredible momentum,’ bishop says

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Bishop of Trenton, N.J., issues catechetical series on the Eucharist

EspañolEucharistic Revival October 23, 2022

Avivamiento Eucarístico: Dos Encuentros más en Noviembre

Eucharistic RevivalAround the DioceseFeature October 23, 2022

Eucharistic Revival: Two Regional Ministry Gatherings in November focus on Eucharist

Eucharistic RevivalFeatureSynod 2021–2024Views October 16, 2022

Joining forces: Fostering a strong connection between synodality, Eucharistic Revival

Focus on FaithEucharistic Revival October 14, 2022

Eucharistic procession takes Christ, his Gospel through Manhattan’s streets

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  • Last night @christourlightmn we held the third and final diocesan Regional Ministry Gathering, “Love Stories of the Eucharist: Yours, Mine, Ours.” Our three fantastic speakers, Arturo Salgado, Anne McCarney and Father Kevin Anderson, inspired us with their personal testimonies. If you missed it, a recording will be available on the diocesan website (stcdio.org/eucharistic-revival). @eucharistic_revival #eucharist #eucharisticrevival #catholic #catholicchurch #catholiclife #catholicsofinstagram #catholicproudstcloud
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Last night @christourlightmn we held the third and final diocesan Regional Ministry Gathering, “Love Stories of the Eucharist: Yours, Mine, Ours.” Our three fantastic speakers, Arturo Salgado, Anne McCarney and Father Kevin Anderson, inspired us with their personal testimonies. If you missed it, a recording will be available on the diocesan website (stcdio.org/eucharistic-revival). @eucharistic_revival #eucharist #eucharisticrevival #catholic #catholicchurch #catholiclife #catholicsofinstagram #catholicproudstcloud
Last night @christourlightmn we held the third and final diocesan Regional Ministry Gathering, “Love Stories of the Eucharist: Yours, Mine, Ours.” Our three fantastic speakers, Arturo Salgado, Anne McCarney and Father Kevin Anderson, inspired us with their personal testimonies. If you missed it, a recording will be available on the diocesan website (stcdio.org/eucharistic-revival). @eucharistic_revival #eucharist #eucharisticrevival #catholic #catholicchurch #catholiclife #catholicsofinstagram #catholicproudstcloud
Last night @christourlightmn we held the third and final diocesan Regional Ministry Gathering, “Love Stories of the Eucharist: Yours, Mine, Ours.” Our three fantastic speakers, Arturo Salgado, Anne McCarney and Father Kevin Anderson, inspired us with their personal testimonies. If you missed it, a recording will be available on the diocesan website (stcdio.org/eucharistic-revival). @eucharistic_revival #eucharist #eucharisticrevival #catholic #catholicchurch #catholiclife #catholicsofinstagram #catholicproudstcloud
Last night @christourlightmn we held the third and final diocesan Regional Ministry Gathering, “Love Stories of the Eucharist: Yours, Mine, Ours.” Our three fantastic speakers, Arturo Salgado, Anne McCarney and Father Kevin Anderson, inspired us with their personal testimonies. If you missed it, a recording will be available on the diocesan website (stcdio.org/eucharistic-revival). @eucharistic_revival #eucharist #eucharisticrevival #catholic #catholicchurch #catholiclife #catholicsofinstagram #catholicproudstcloud
Last night @christourlightmn we held the third and final diocesan Regional Ministry Gathering, “Love Stories of the Eucharist: Yours, Mine, Ours.” Our three fantastic speakers, Arturo Salgado, Anne McCarney and Father Kevin Anderson, inspired us with their personal testimonies. If you missed it, a recording will be available on the diocesan website (stcdio.org/eucharistic-revival). @eucharistic_revival #eucharist #eucharisticrevival #catholic #catholicchurch #catholiclife #catholicsofinstagram #catholicproudstcloud
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