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    May 13, 20254

    Obituary: Crosier Brother Leo Anthony Schoenberg

    May 13, 20254

    What’s coming up soon?

    May 13, 20254

    2025 Parish Festivals

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    May 7, 20254

    Papal ring, insignia destroyed at cardinals’ final meeting

    May 7, 20254

    Pew study finds Mass divide among US Catholics looking for ‘inclusive’ church

    May 7, 20254

    Bus accident in Nigeria leaves seven Capuchin Franciscan friars dead

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    • From the Editor
    May 8, 20254

    MCC Inside the Capitol: Why undocumented immigrants should have access to healthcare

    May 7, 20254

    Donald DeMarco: The gift of a mother’s love

    April 30, 20254

    What are my Easter duties?

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    May 1, 20254

    How the conclave works: It’s guided by a rule book and a prayer book

    April 23, 20254

    How to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet

    April 23, 20254

    Shrine profile — Divine Mercy Shrine of Sauk Centre

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    May 7, 20254

    Movies for Mother’s Day

    May 7, 20254

    Conclaves on screen

    May 1, 20254

    Pilgrims venerating ‘holy tunic’ of Jesus in France pray for cardinals in Rome

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    April 27, 20254

    All Things New Planning Update: A co-responsible Church means that clergy and laity share in the planning, leadership and implementation of parish life

    April 27, 20254

    Our Faith in Action: Engaging the laity — Let it be done with the love of Christ

    April 27, 20254

    All Things New: Co-responsibility — None of us are off the hook for this mission

  • Español
    Español
    May 8, 20254

    El cardenal Prevost, natural de Chicago, es elegido Papa y toma el nombre de León XIV

    May 7, 20254

    El regalo del amor materno

    May 1, 20254

    Sobre la elección del Papa: 10 preguntas frecuentes

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    January 23, 20254

    Minnesota Catholic Conference: Kicking off 2025 with key legislative priorities

    November 20, 20244

    MCC: Faithful citizenship beyond Election Day

    September 16, 20244

    Minnesota Catholic Conference: Inside the Capitol, civility has a bad name

May 11, 2025

Priests receive new assignments

May 10, 2025

In boots during floods, in vestments at Mass: Peruvians claim Leo XIV as a local

May 8, 2025

Chicago native Cardinal Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV

May 6, 2025

Photos: Couples celebrating milestone anniversaries recognized during Honoring Marriage Day

May 1, 2025

Deacon Charles prays for Pope Francis while competing in 2025 Boston Marathon

May 1, 2025

Photo gallery: CSB/SJU students receive sacraments of initiation

April 26, 2025

Photos: Funeral of Pope Francis

Remembering Pope Francis/Election of New Pope

May 10, 2025

Pope Leo leaves Vatican to visit Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel

Less than 48 hours after being elected, Pope Leo XIV got in the front seat of a minivan and traveled 40 miles southeast from the Vatican to pray at a Marian shrine cared for by his Augustinian confreres.

May 10, 2025

In boots during floods, in vestments at Mass: Peruvians claim Leo XIV as a local

May 10, 2025

Pope Leo: A pope is nothing more than a humble servant

May 9, 2025

Unity, not nationality led to Pope Leo’s election, U.S. cardinals say

Around the Diocese

Around the Diocese. Obituaries. May 13, 2025

Obituary: Crosier Brother Leo Anthony Schoenberg

The Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, at the Crosier Priory in Onamia, with the Rite of Reception at 9 a.m., followed by the Office of the Dead at 9:30 a.m.

Around the Diocese. May 13, 2025

What’s coming up soon?

Around the Diocese. May 13, 2025

2025 Parish Festivals

Around the Diocese. Feature. Officials. May 11, 2025

Priests receive new assignments

Around the Diocese. Remembering Pope Francis/Election of New Pope. May 8, 2025

Hope remains for locals visiting Rome during time of remembering Pope Francis

Around the Diocese. Remembering Pope Francis/Election of New Pope. May 8, 2025

Bishop Neary, diocesan leaders react to first North American pope Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, elected as Pope Leo XIV

Nation/World

Nation/World. Remembering Pope Francis/Election of New Pope. May 7, 2025

Papal ring, insignia destroyed at cardinals’ final meeting

On the eve of the conclave that will decide the next pontiff, the ring and lead seal of the late Pope Francis were destroyed in the presence of members of the College of Cardinals in the Vatican’s New Synod Hall.

Nation/World. May 7, 2025

Pew study finds Mass divide among US Catholics looking for ‘inclusive’ church

Nation/World. May 7, 2025

Bus accident in Nigeria leaves seven Capuchin Franciscan friars dead

Nation/World. May 7, 2025

Report: Mass deportation may split up millions of US citizen kids from their parents

Nation/World. April 30, 2025

Can 1 million frozen embryos be placed for adoption?

Nation/World. Remembering Pope Francis/Election of New Pope. April 28, 2025

Conclave to elect next pope will begin May 7

Español

Español. May 8, 2025

El cardenal Prevost, natural de Chicago, es elegido Papa y toma el nombre de León XIV

El cardenal Robert F. Prevost, nacido en Chicago y prefecto del Dicasterio para los Obispos bajo el Papa Francisco, fue elegido el 267º Papa el 8 de mayo y tomó el nombre de Papa León XIV.

Español. Uncategorized. May 7, 2025

El regalo del amor materno

Español. May 1, 2025

Sobre la elección del Papa: 10 preguntas frecuentes

Español. May 1, 2025

Obispo Neary: Despertando a los fieles laicos a su misión(¡ese eres tú, por cierto!)

Español. April 24, 2025

Santa Faustina y las visiones que inspiran el Domingo de la Divina Misericordia

Español. April 23, 2025

Con el toque de un pastor, el Papa Francisco predicó la misericordia y abrazó las periferias

Views

Views. May 8, 2025

MCC Inside the Capitol: Why undocumented immigrants should have access to healthcare

Minnesota Catholic Conference and its partner organization, the Catholic Health Association-Minnesota, have long advocated for allowing the state’s undocumented immigrant community, particularly children, to access health insurance through MinnesotaCare. 

Views. May 7, 2025

Donald DeMarco: The gift of a mother’s love

Views. April 30, 2025

What are my Easter duties?

Views. April 23, 2025

St. Faustina and the visions behind Divine Mercy Sunday

Views. April 9, 2025

Hope in the tomb

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I believe in serving others and helping in whateve I believe in serving others and helping in whatever way I am called, be it simple or intensive. Leading youth ministry, lectoring at Mass and completing mission work have allowed me to see what it truly means to be a part of the Church. Being involved drives me to live and serve in such a way that people encounter Christ through me, and then hopefully they’ll be willing to join in as well. — Emily Stawarski, Our Lady of Victory Parish, Fergus Falls, Pelican Valley ACC #engagingthelaity #laity #catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicproudstcloud #allthingsnew⁠
Engaging ourselves in the Church is to recognize c Engaging ourselves in the Church is to recognize communion exists beyond the walls of a parish, or our personal relationships. A community in one place or another, the different sets of ministries, which exist formally and informally, generate true interconnectedness when the mystical body of Christ is kept in mind. — Gilbert Perez, Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary, Collegeville #engagingthelaity #laity #catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicproudstcloud #allthingsnew⁠
Acts 2:42 tells us the early disciples “devoted Acts 2:42 tells us the early disciples “devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to communal life, to the breaking of the bread and to the prayers.” Being engaged today means we study the truths of the faith and strive to live them, live in community with other Catholics, frequent the sacraments and have an intimacy with the Lord in our daily prayer. — Katie Hellmann, parish secretary for Holdingford, St. Anna, St. Wendel, Mary and the Saints ACC #engagingthelaity #laity #catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicproudstcloud ⁠
It is to live my calling and commitment to God and It is to live my calling and commitment to God and the Church, which has helped me to know and grow in my faith, and to deepen my relationship with God. I have strengthened relationships of friendship that have encouraged me to continue persevering in love and service to God. — Margarita Jimenez, St. Mary of Mount Carmel, Long Prairie, Five Star ACC #engagingthelaity #laity #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicproudstcloud #allthingsnew
Pope Leo XIV, the former Cardinal Robert F. Prevos Pope Leo XIV, the former Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, greets the crowds in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican after his election as pope May 8. Read more about our new Holy Father at the link in our bio. (CNS photo/Vatican Media) #pope #popeleoXIV #papaltransition #catholic #catholicfaith⁠
Being engaged in the life of the Church is two-fol Being engaged in the life of the Church is two-fold: PRAYER and SERVICE. Personal and communal prayer helps create an effective minister of service. Prayer opens one to opportunities to serve the needs of people. — Mary Schmit, St. Ann Parish, Wadena, Mary Mother of the Church ACC #engagingthelaity #laity #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicproudstcloud #allthingsnew
Our new pope! The new pope is Cardinal Robert Prev Our new pope! The new pope is Cardinal Robert Prevost of the US, the first North American pope in history. He’ll be known as Pope Leo XIV. #pope #newpope
There is white smoke at the Vatican as of 11:09 am There is white smoke at the Vatican as of 11:09 am central. Watch for more coverage here! join us in praying for our new Holy Father, the 267th pope and 266th successor of St. Peter. #pope #papaltransition #newpope
To be involved in the life of the Church to me mea To be involved in the life of the Church to me means to attend Mass and other events to grow my faith and to know my parish's people. This also includes showing compassion, listening to others and sharing the love of Christ to everyone I meet inside and outside of church. — Maria Mayer, @stmaryalexandria, Come to the Water ACC
Black smoke billows from the chimney on the Sistin Black smoke billows from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel May 7, on the first day of the conclave. The black smoke indicated that cardinals did not elect a new pope. (OSV News photo/Hannah McKay, Reuters) #pope #papalelection #papaltransition #catholic #catholiclife #blacksmoke
To me, being engaged in the life of the Church sta To me, being engaged in the life of the Church starts with going all-in on our journeys with Christ. When we engage our lives in the Church, we grow closer to God. Growing our faith with Christ is crucial to keeping a faith-filled life on earth. — Bethany Posch, Mary of Immaculate Conception Parish, Rockville, @christ_catholic #engagingthelaity #laity #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicproudstcloud #allthingsnew
To be engaged in the life of the Church means serv To be engaged in the life of the Church means serving others and using our God-given gifts to make a difference. If we truly believe that we are the church, our faith should inspire us towards constant action. While prayer is essential to our Christian life, true engagement means living out our faith daily — through service, love, and an undying commitment to upholding the dignity of all. — Elizabeth Hamak, @ccstcloud Volunteer Coordinator, Emergency Services #engagingthelaity #laity #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicproudstcloud #allthingsnew⁠ ⁠
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Focus on Faith

Focus on Faith. Remembering Pope Francis/Election of New Pope. May 1, 2025

How the conclave works: It’s guided by a rule book and a prayer book

The conclave to elect a new pope, scheduled to begin May 7, is governed by two texts: a rule book and a prayer book.

Focus on Faith. April 23, 2025

How to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet

Focus on Faith. April 23, 2025

Shrine profile — Divine Mercy Shrine of Sauk Centre

Focus on Faith. April 9, 2025

What are the 14 traditional Stations of the Cross?

Focus on Faith. April 2, 2025

10 reasons to come back to the Catholic Church

Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture. May 7, 2025

Movies for Mother’s Day

Depictions of family life on the big screen have altered greatly over the decades. Yet the appeal of a strong and nurturing maternal figure has endured. With Mother’s Day approaching, movie fans may want to take advantage of the fact that numerous films featuring impressive moms are currently available for streaming.

Arts & Culture. May 7, 2025

Conclaves on screen

Arts & Culture. May 1, 2025

Pilgrims venerating ‘holy tunic’ of Jesus in France pray for cardinals in Rome

Arts & Culture. Book Reviews. April 30, 2025

Short story collection explores purpose behind suffering

Arts & Culture. April 9, 2025

‘Offer It Up’ explores finding grace in the pain of chronic illness

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