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    January 14, 20204

    Bishop Kettler meets with Pope Francis

    January 11, 20204

    New name, new location — same pro-life message

    January 11, 20204

    Heaven or bust: Eden Valley woman prepares to enter religious life

  • Nation/World
    Nation/World
    January 19, 20204

    USCCB president urges nation to overcome racism that still clouds hearts

    January 19, 20204

    Major U.S. faith-based health care system leads anti-trafficking campaign

    January 18, 20204

    President Trump issues new guidance on prayer in public schools

  • Views
    Views
    • Faith in the Public Arena
    • From the Editor
    • Last Word
    January 19, 20204

    Elise Italiano Ureneck: The spirituality of starting again

    January 17, 20204

    Greg Erlandson: Understanding the debate about celibacy

    January 15, 20204

    Breaking the chains of poverty through Catholic education

  • Focus on Faith
    Focus on Faith
    • Food for the Journey | Fr. Ron Rolheiser
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    January 17, 20204

    ‘9 Days for Life’ prayer, action campaign takes place Jan. 21-29

    January 17, 20204

    Official logo for the Sunday of the Word of God unveiled at Vatican

    January 17, 20204

    Sunday Scripture reading: Jan. 19, 2020

  • Arts & Culture
    Arts & Culture
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    • Movie Reviews
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    January 19, 20204

    Love of baking, culinary skills and prayer make religious brother a winner

    January 19, 20204

    Movie: ‘Marriage Story’

    January 17, 20204

    Movie: ‘Parasite’

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    January 11, 20204

    Heaven or bust: Eden Valley woman prepares to enter religious life

    December 10, 20194

    Film examines whether papal message could have saved Europe’s Jews

    November 22, 20194

    Authors approach topic of end-of-life care from different angles

  • Español
    Español
    December 31, 20194

    Un ‘hombre de la nueva evangelización’

    December 31, 20194

    El Papa declara un domingo especial cada año dedicado a la Palabra de Dios

    December 23, 20194

    Caminando con las mamás necesitadas

January 19, 2020

USCCB president urges nation to overcome racism that still clouds hearts

January 13, 2020

Bishops find hope, and humor, during ‘ad limina’ meeting with pope

January 11, 2020

New name, new location — same pro-life message

January 10, 2020

The Big Question: What does it really mean to be pro-life?

January 5, 2020

David Fremo is ready to ‘rock’ as new diocesan director of Catholic education

January 5, 2020

Area Catholic Communities: What’s next?

January 5, 2020

Pope to health workers: Uphold ‘the truest human right, the right to life’

Around the Diocese

Around the Diocese. January 14, 2020

Bishop Kettler meets with Pope Francis

The Region VIII bishops were making their “ad limina” visits to the Vatican to report on the status of their dioceses to the pope and Vatican officials.

Around the Diocese. Feature. January 11, 2020

New name, new location — same pro-life message

Around the Diocese. Vocations. January 11, 2020

Heaven or bust: Eden Valley woman prepares to enter religious life

Obituaries. January 6, 2020

Obituary: Benedictine Sister Helenette Baltes

Obituaries. January 5, 2020

Obituary: Franciscan Sister Mary Paula Pohlmann

Bishop Kettler's Column. January 5, 2020

Bishop Kettler: Walking with moms in need

Nation/World

Feature. Nation/World. January 19, 2020

USCCB president urges nation to overcome racism that still clouds hearts

While the United States has “come a long way” in addressing racism and injustice, much more remains to be accomplished to achieve the dream of “the beloved community” envisioned by the late Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said.

Nation/World. January 19, 2020

Major U.S. faith-based health care system leads anti-trafficking campaign

Nation/World. January 18, 2020

President Trump issues new guidance on prayer in public schools

Nation/World. January 17, 2020

Trump aims to ‘even playing field’ for faith-based groups seeking grants

Nation/World. January 17, 2020

Response to court’s upcoming abortion case reflects sharp divides

Nation/World. January 17, 2020

Young adults make ‘deep dive’ into faith during ‘ad limina’ visit

Views

Views. January 19, 2020

Elise Italiano Ureneck: The spirituality of starting again

In taking it one day at a time, we move forward to begin again in God’s service.

Views. January 17, 2020

Greg Erlandson: Understanding the debate about celibacy

Views. January 15, 2020

Breaking the chains of poverty through Catholic education

Views. January 11, 2020

Katie Prejean McGrady: Exercising my right to choose

Good Idea. Views. January 11, 2020

Aaron Carpenter: Radical hospitality

Last Word. Views. January 11, 2020

Father Steve Binsfeld: Here’s to hymns and hymnals!

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Español December 31, 2019

Un ‘hombre de la nueva evangelización’

Español December 31, 2019

El Papa declara un domingo especial cada año dedicado a la Palabra de Dios

Español December 23, 2019

Caminando con las mamás necesitadas

Español November 20, 2019

Adviento 2019

Español November 20, 2019

Celebraciones a La Virgen de Guadalupe

Español November 20, 2019

La Virgen de Guadalupe

Español November 19, 2019

Preparándonos para vivir el Adviento

Bishop Kettler's Column

Bishop Kettler's Column. January 5, 2020

Bishop Kettler: Walking with moms in need

Has your parish/ACC compiled a comprehensive list of pregnancy assistance resources in the area? How are those resources promoted both inside and outside the parish community?

Bishop Kettler's Column. Feature. December 22, 2019

Bishop Kettler: Reflecting on the ‘living Gospel’ under the Christmas tree

I try to imagine what it was like to be there on that night more than 2,000 years ago. What was it like for the shepherds, the Holy Family gathered around the manger and, later, the Magi when they finally arrived at their destination and saw the Blessed Mother and her baby?

Bishop Kettler's Column. December 1, 2019

Bishop Kettler: Readying ourselves for a good Advent

Advent helps us turn away from distractions, calm our minds and heart and refocus on our relationship with God.

Focus on Faith

Focus on Faith. January 17, 2020

‘9 Days for Life’ prayer, action campaign takes place Jan. 21-29

The pro-life novena coincides with the annual March for Life that takes place in Washington, D.C., every January.

Focus on Faith. January 17, 2020

Official logo for the Sunday of the Word of God unveiled at Vatican

Sunday Scripture Readings. January 17, 2020

Sunday Scripture reading: Jan. 19, 2020

Sunday Scripture Readings. January 10, 2020

Sunday Scripture reading: Jan. 12, 2020

Focus on Faith. January 9, 2020

Iowa priest-photographer surprised by appeal of viral cattle cross image

Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture. January 19, 2020

Love of baking, culinary skills and prayer make religious brother a winner

Capuchin Franciscan Brother Andrew Corriente was crowned this year’s baking champion on ABC’s “The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition.”

Movie Reviews. January 19, 2020

Movie: ‘Marriage Story’

Movie Reviews. January 17, 2020

Movie: ‘Parasite’

Arts & Culture. January 17, 2020

Tiny house project fosters culture of service, helps someone in need

Book Reviews. January 17, 2020

Author well-versed in law but has gaps in religious perspective

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Instagram post 2221402551958815481_2195356037 Bishop Donald Kettler, along with the other bishops from Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, met with Pope Francis in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican Jan. 13. The bishops were making their "ad limina" visits to the Vatican to report on the status of their dioceses to the pope and Vatican officials. Here Deacon Tom Skaja from Annunciation Parish in Mayhew Lake greets Pope Francis. (Photo courtesy of Tom Skaja, all others from CNS/Vatican Media)
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Instagram post 2206072175954741598_2195356037 "Who do you say that I am?" Twenty-four people from across the Diocese of St. Cloud selected a word or phrase that represents who Jesus is to them and have written a reflection on their chosen word — one for each day of the Advent season. #24 - Dec. 24: "This idea comes from the hymn, 'Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming,' an old German Christmas carol. A rose springs through the snow in the middle of winter! In the winter of our alienation from God, the messiah-king comes to free us. Isaiah saw this coming: 'A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots.' Some ancient translations say 'and a flower shall rise out of his root.' Jesse was the father of King David, David is remembered as the messiah-king, and thus the title Son of David is attributed to Jesus at times in the Gospels. Jesus, is the beautiful branch, (read “rose”) that is found shining on Christmas Day." — Crosier Father Ernie Martello, Crosier Priory, Onamia #advent #advent2019
Instagram post 2205352850327126612_2195356037 "Who do you say that I am?" Twenty-four people from across the Diocese of St. Cloud selected a word or phrase that represents who Jesus is to them and have written a reflection on their chosen word — one for each day of the Advent season. #23 - Dec. 23: "No one knew how the Messiah would save the world. People expected a king, a wealthy celebrity or perhaps a military leader to take down their oppressors. Instead, from poverty, Jesus worked simply as a teacher and healer, guiding followers to be the hope in the world. Such mysterious actions for God to take! "Today, through tradition, our salvation history is less mysterious, yet we don’t always know our next step. The world is different, but Jesus is still present, and God’s actions are still mysterious! How can we be teachers and healers? How can we provide hope?" — Kyle Lamb, St. Mary of Mount Carmel Parish, Long Prairie #advent #advent2019
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