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February 12, 20264
Onamia Crosier Priory to transition to Phoenix
February 11, 20264
Hearts of Mercy: How the Bishop’s Annual Appeal forms agents of compassion
February 11, 20264
Retired New Ulm priest Father Fink who makes his home near Osakis still serving at 90
All Things New
All Things New
February 11, 20264
On Canon Law with Father Crane: Answering some FAQs regarding All Things New
February 3, 20264
Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future: Renewed by the Spirit
January 22, 20264
Walking Together in Faith; Updates on All Things New
Our Church in the World
Our Church in the World
February 11, 20264
Tributes salute Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen’s anticipated beatification
February 11, 20264
Pope Leo XIV prays at Vatican’s Lourdes grotto for the sick on World Day of the Sick
February 5, 20264
Science teacher honors Challenger crew’s memory by encouraging curiosity, resilience, faith
Everyday Discipleship
Everyday Discipleship
On Canon Law with Father Crane
Our Faith Explained
Our Faith in Action
In Light of Faith
February 11, 20264
Who was Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman?
February 11, 20264
Meet 5 married couples who are saints
February 11, 20264
Hearts of Mercy: How the Bishop’s Annual Appeal forms agents of compassion
Through Another Lens
Through Another Lens
February 11, 20264
Now that the Sheen beatification is again moving forward, can the Church learn from the unfortunate episode?
February 11, 20264
Why is it a problem for the SSPX to ordain new bishops?
February 5, 20264
Craycraft: All sin is personal but all sin is social
Arts & Culture
Arts & Culture
February 11, 20264
A quick history of Mardi Gras
February 11, 20264
The bishop meets ‘the Boss’: New Jersey bishop has impromptu lunch with Bruce Springsteen
February 5, 20264
Pope welcomes new Marian mosaic, St. Rose of Lima statue in Vatican Gardens

February 5, 2026

Photos: Bishop Neary leads Holy Hour for Peace

January 29, 2026

Bishop Neary will observe Holy Hour for peace at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud Feb. 5

January 28, 2026

Photos: Catholic Community Schools gather to celebrate Catholic Schools Week

January 26, 2026

Photos: Winter Spectacular Middle School lock-in

January 22, 2026

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK JAN. 25-31: St. Cloud deacon connects with students through engineering

Around the Diocese

Around the Diocese. February 12, 2026

Onamia Crosier Priory to transition to Phoenix

The Crosier Fathers and Brothers will consolidate their two locations in the United States to strengthen the long-term vitality and stability of Crosier life and presence.

Around the Diocese. Everyday Discipleship. February 11, 2026

Hearts of Mercy: How the Bishop’s Annual Appeal forms agents of compassion

Around the Diocese. February 11, 2026

Retired New Ulm priest Father Fink who makes his home near Osakis still serving at 90

Around the Diocese. February 11, 2026

Saint John’s Preparatory School expands global connections with new exchange program

Around the Diocese. February 11, 2026

Minnesota bishops’ share joint statement on Seventh Edition of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services

Around the Diocese. Obituaries. February 9, 2026

Obituary: Benedictine Sister Mary Annella (Pius) Zenzen

All Things New

All Things New. On Canon Law with Father Crane. February 11, 2026

On Canon Law with Father Crane: Answering some FAQs regarding All Things New

As the All Things New pastoral planning process moves forward, many parishioners have shared thoughtful questions and concerns. To help bring clarity and context, Father Crane offers insight into some of the most frequently asked questions.

All Things New. February 3, 2026 1

Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future: Renewed by the Spirit

All Things New. January 22, 2026 2

Walking Together in Faith; Updates on All Things New

All Things New. January 22, 2026 1

All Things New: Where is grace today?

All Things New. January 15, 2026 1

Walking the journey: Invitation, accompaniment and discipleship

All Things New. Through Another Lens. January 7, 2026 3

Saltmarsh on All Things New: When the mission moves forward

Our Church in the World

Our Church in the World. February 11, 2026

Tributes salute Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen’s anticipated beatification

Catholics in the U.S. are sharing their gratitude for Venerable Fulton J. Sheen following the announcement Feb. 9 that the Vatican has permitted beatification, the final step before canonization.

Our Church in the World. February 11, 2026

Pope Leo XIV prays at Vatican’s Lourdes grotto for the sick on World Day of the Sick

Our Church in the World. February 5, 2026

Science teacher honors Challenger crew’s memory by encouraging curiosity, resilience, faith

Our Church in the World. February 5, 2026

America’s first basilica marks a century

Our Church in the World. February 5, 2026

These Olympic athletes are leaning on faith going into the Winter Games

Our Church in the World. February 5, 2026

Shevchuk: Faith endures as Ukraine’s source of hope as full-scale war marks 4th anniversary

Español

Español. February 11, 2026

Cinco matrimonios que alcanzaron la santidad

Las personas de todo el mundo, incluidos los católicos, asocian la fiesta de San Valentín con el amor y el romance. A continuación, presentamos a cinco matrimonios que hoy son santos, por haber vivido su vocación de amor mutuo y de entrega a Dios.

Español. February 11, 2026

El Papa León reza en la gruta de Lourdes del Vaticano por la Jornada Mundial del Enfermo

Español. February 8, 2026

Historia de una Santa: Santa Escolástica

Español. February 5, 2026

El Papa da la bienvenida al nuevo mosaico mariano y a la nueva estatua de Santa Rosa de Lima en los Jardines Vaticanos

Español. February 1, 2026

Historia de una Santa: Santa Josefina Bakhita

Español. January 29, 2026

Relectura del Concilio Sacrosanto: Artículo 1

Everyday Discipleship

Everyday Discipleship. February 11, 2026

Who was Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman?

Servant of God Thea Bowman was a trailblazer in almost every role: first African-American religious sister from Canton, Mississippi, first to head an office of intercultural awareness, and the first African American woman to address the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Everyday Discipleship. February 11, 2026

Meet 5 married couples who are saints

Around the Diocese. Everyday Discipleship. February 11, 2026

Hearts of Mercy: How the Bishop’s Annual Appeal forms agents of compassion

All Things New. On Canon Law with Father Crane. February 11, 2026

On Canon Law with Father Crane: Answering some FAQs regarding All Things New

Everyday Discipleship. February 8, 2026

Saint profile: Saint Scholastica

CALENDAR EVENTS

Feb 12

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Theology on Draft — Great River Bowl, Sartell

Feb 13

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Theology Day: Pilgrims of Hope—Collegeville, Emmaus Hall

Feb 13

6:00 pm

Valentine’s Dinner — Sobieski, St. Stanislaus

Feb 14

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Prime Rib or Chicken Dinner — Hillman, St. Rita

Feb 15

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Breakfast—St. Cloud, St. Anthony Parish

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Sara Michaelson, diocesan superintendent of school

Sara Michaelson, diocesan superintendent of schools, accompanied principals from the schools across our diocese (most of them) as they attended the amazing CSCOE (Catholic Schools Center of Excellence) conference in Minnetonka Feb. 5 and 6. #catholicschools #catholiceducation #catholicchurch

Catholics from around the diocese gathered at St.

Catholics from around the diocese gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud Feb. 5 for a Holy Hour for peace with Bishop Neary. Read more about it at the link in our bio. #holyhour #adoration #peace #prayforpeace

Students, faculty and staff of the @catholic.commu

Students, faculty and staff of the @catholic.community.schools gathered at @cathedralhighschoolsc Jan. 28 for a special Mass with @bishoppatricknearycsc to celebrate Catholic Schools Week. The annual celebration of Catholic education is being observed from Jan. 25 to 31 this year with the theme “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community.” #csw2026 #csw #catholicschools #catholicschoolsweek #catholiceducation

More than 300 middle school students from as far a

More than 300 middle school students from as far away as Fergus Falls came together on a frigid night for Mass, prayer, food and fun. The annual Winter Spectacular, a lock-in this year, for students in grades 6-8 was held Jan. 24-25 at the @stcloudymca and included Mass with @bishoppatricknearycsc, prayer experiences, a game room, movies, basketball, Ga Ga ball, dodgeball, a climbing wall and swimming. #middleschool #youth #catholicyouth #winterspectacular #catholicproudstcloud

As a way to understand why so many have drifted fr

As a way to understand why so many have drifted from the Church — and what might, draw them back — Father Erik Lundgren and Kelli Kleinschnitz of the Holy Saints ACC launched a postcard campaign last fall to invite fallen-away or under-practicing Catholics to share their stories through an anonymous survey. The cards also invited them to attend a “Your Path” event with former Minnesota Vikings center Matt Birk as the featured speaker. On Jan. 14, more than 500 people turned out to hear him share his story of rediscovering purpose, faith, and calling in today’s world at St. Mary Help of Christians Church in St. Augusta. #catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith #football #mnvikings

✨ 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

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Through Another Lens

Through Another Lens. February 11, 2026

Now that the Sheen beatification is again moving forward, can the Church learn from the unfortunate episode?

Beatification moves forward for Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen after long-disputed controversy.

Through Another Lens. February 11, 2026

Why is it a problem for the SSPX to ordain new bishops?

Through Another Lens. February 5, 2026

Craycraft: All sin is personal but all sin is social

Through Another Lens. February 5, 2026

Bishop Paprocki: What does Christianity have to say about the Olympics?

Through Another Lens. Uncategorized. January 28, 2026

Minnesota Franciscan and a Palestinian humanitarian build peace one conversation at a time

Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture. February 11, 2026

A quick history of Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent.

Arts & Culture. February 11, 2026

The bishop meets ‘the Boss’: New Jersey bishop has impromptu lunch with Bruce Springsteen

Arts & Culture. February 5, 2026

Pope welcomes new Marian mosaic, St. Rose of Lima statue in Vatican Gardens

Arts & Culture. February 5, 2026

Catherine O’Hara’s Catholic roots

Arts & Culture. January 29, 2026

Minnesota Frost forward Britta Curl-Salemme draws strength from her Catholic faith

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