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    January 29, 20234

    Q&A with Bishop Kettler: ‘When you see people happy and faithful, you can feel it. That’s been the biggest blessing.’

    January 29, 20234

    A letter from Bishop-elect Neary: Guided by the heart of mercy, voice of hope and hands of justice

    January 29, 20234

    Bishop-elect Neary’s faith and family

  • Nation/World
    Nation/World
    February 1, 20234

    Pope, Anglican, Presbyterian leaders ask for prayers before trip

    February 1, 20234

    Church called to address issues of systemic racism in social justice work, advocates say

    January 30, 20234

    Pope clarifies remarks about homosexuality and sin

  • Views
    Views
    • Faith in the Public Arena
    • From the Editor
    • Last Word
    January 29, 20234

    Six ways I can make my parish better

    January 29, 20234

    The greatest of these is love

    January 22, 20234

    Families First Project offers tools to advocate for pro-family policies

  • Focus on Faith
    Focus on Faith
    • Advent
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    • Food for the Journey | Fr. Ron Rolheiser
    • Igniting our Faith | Bishop Robert Barron
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    • Lent
    • Marriage Matters
    • Parenting Journey
    • Question Corner | Fr. Kenneth Doyle
    • Saints
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    • Theology 101
    January 29, 20234

    ‘Great joy’ as Vatican declares Miraculous Medal Shrine a minor basilica

    January 29, 20234

    Joy, gratitude and honest words mark close of synod’s North American phase

    January 29, 20234

    Marriage is a gift from God that benefits everyone, pope says

  • Arts & Culture
    Arts & Culture
    • Book Reviews
    • Movie Reviews
    • Video Game Reviews
    January 29, 20234

    Book review: ‘The Great Story of Israel’ by Bishop Robert Barron

    January 29, 20234

    Pastor accompanies Detroit Piston’s assistant coach on path to joining the church

    January 29, 20234

    Sinner and sage: Despite troubled life, Caravaggio mastered spiritual meanings

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    January 29, 20234

    Joy, gratitude and honest words mark close of synod’s North American phase

    January 29, 20234

    Polish family murdered by Nazis along with Jews they sheltered recalled on Holocaust Remembrance Day; family’s martyrdom paves way for beatification

    January 29, 20234

    For first blind Catholic priest in Kenya, ordination is a ’dream turned reality’

  • Español
    Español
    February 1, 20234

    La Iglesia está llamada a abordar el estigma asociado con la enfermedad mental

    January 29, 20234

    Preguntas y respuestas con el obispo Kettler

    January 29, 20234

    Obispo Kettler: Despedida en vísperas de jubilarme

January 29, 2023

Bishop Kettler: Parting thoughts on the eve of retirement

January 29, 2023

A letter from Bishop-elect Neary: Guided by the heart of mercy, voice of hope and hands of justice

January 29, 2023

Bishop-elect Neary’s faith and family

January 29, 2023

St. Mary’s third-graders create Clue and Morris-opoly for annual fundraiser

January 28, 2023

Over Catholic protests, Minnesota lawmakers pass right to abortion law, send to governor

January 26, 2023

In interview, pope says criticism is annoying, but can be helpful

January 22, 2023

Longtime friend of Bishop-elect Neary writes hymn for ordination Mass

Around the Diocese

Around the Diocese. January 29, 2023

Q&A with Bishop Kettler: ‘When you see people happy and faithful, you can feel it. That’s been the biggest blessing.’

The Central Minnesota Catholic spoke with Bishop Kettler to reflect on his time in Central Minnesota.

Around the Diocese. Feature. January 29, 2023

A letter from Bishop-elect Neary: Guided by the heart of mercy, voice of hope and hands of justice

Around the Diocese. Feature. January 29, 2023

Bishop-elect Neary’s faith and family

Around the Diocese. Feature. January 29, 2023

St. Mary’s third-graders create Clue and Morris-opoly for annual fundraiser

Around the Diocese. January 29, 2023

Upcoming local events

Around the Diocese. Feature. January 28, 2023

Over Catholic protests, Minnesota lawmakers pass right to abortion law, send to governor

Nation/World

Nation/World. February 1, 2023

Pope, Anglican, Presbyterian leaders ask for prayers before trip

Pope Francis is scheduled to fly first to Congo for a visit Jan. 31-Feb. 3 before meeting up in Juba, South Sudan, with Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury and the Rev. Iain Greenshields, moderator of the Church of Scotland.

Nation/World. February 1, 2023

Church called to address issues of systemic racism in social justice work, advocates say

Nation/World. January 30, 2023

Pope clarifies remarks about homosexuality and sin

Nation/World. January 29, 2023

Photos of the Week: Jan. 30, 2023

Nation/World. January 29, 2023

Nation/World news briefs: Jan. 30, 2023

Nation/World. January 29, 2023

Historic Catholic school enrollment rise holds steady as U.S. enters fourth year with COVID-19

Views

Views. January 29, 2023

Six ways I can make my parish better

“Even the best parishes can become even better when parishioners take an active interest in making the parish grow and prosper.”

Views. January 29, 2023

The greatest of these is love

Views. January 22, 2023

Families First Project offers tools to advocate for pro-family policies

Views. January 22, 2023

An unforgettable story of forgiveness

Views. January 15, 2023

We must recover those ‘recovering’ Catholics

Views. January 15, 2023

Let in the darkness to show the light: A plea for Catholic fiction

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2 events, 3

5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Steak and Wine Dinner for St. John’s/St. Andrew’s School — Greenwald, Greenwald Pub

February 3 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Steak and Wine Dinner for St. John’s/St. Andrew’s School — Greenwald, Greenwald Pub

Greenwald • St. John’s/St. Andrew’s School of Meire Grove/Greenwald sponsors Steak and Wine Dinner at Greenwald Pub. Dinner — choice of steak or walleye fillet (with […]

6:30 pm

Cor Jesu First Friday Novena — Wadena, St. Ann Parish

February 3 @ 6:30 pm

Cor Jesu First Friday Novena — Wadena, St. Ann Parish

Wadena • Cor Jesu (Heart of Jesus) First Friday Novena at 6:30 p.m. at St. Ann Parish with Father Aaron Kuhn officiating. Event includes Mass, adoration […]

1 event, 4

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Steak and Wine Dinner & Auction for St. John’s/St. Andrew’s School — Greenwald, Greenwald Pub

February 4 @ 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Steak and Wine Dinner & Auction for St. John’s/St. Andrew’s School — Greenwald, Greenwald Pub

Saturday, February 4 Greenwald • St. John’s/St. Andrew’s School of Meire Grove/Greenwald sponsors Steak and Wine Dinner and Auction at Greenwald Pub. Dinner — choice of […]

2 events, 5

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

KC Breakfast — St. Joseph, St. Joseph Parish

February 5 @ 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, […]

4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Soup Fest — Foley, St. John’s Area School

February 5 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Soup Fest — Foley, St. John’s Area School

Foley • St. John’s Area School sponsors Soup Fest from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in school gym. Dinner features “signature soups” from local restaurants, breadsticks and […]

1 event, 6

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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

February 6 @ 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 […]

2 events, 7

9:30 am - 11:00 am

“Peace, the Contemplative Life, and Sustainable Living” — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

February 7 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

“Peace, the Contemplative Life, and Sustainable Living” — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

St. Joseph • Spirituality Center at St. Benedict’s Monastery hosts “Peace, the Contemplative Life, and Sustainable Living” from 9:30 to 11 a.m. today and Feb. 14 […]

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Open House — Foley, St. John’s Area School

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

Open House — Foley, St. John’s Area School

Foley • St. John’s Area School hosts Open House event for Pre-K, Kindergarten and new students (through grade 6) from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. To make […]

0 events, 8

0 events, 9

0 events, 10

1 event, 11

5:00 pm

Valentine Mass and Meal — Upsala, St. Mary Parish

February 11 @ 5:00 pm

Valentine Mass and Meal — Upsala, St. Mary Parish

Upsala • Valentine Mass and Meal at St. Mary Church starts with Mass at 5 p.m., social hour from 6 to 7 p.m. followed by candlelit […]

2 events, 12

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Breakfast — St. Cloud, St. Peter Parish

February 12 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Breakfast — St. Cloud, St. Peter Parish

St. Cloud • St. Peter Parish Breakfast featuring ham, sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns, cinnamon and caramel rolls and fruit served from 8 a.m. to noon. (Roses […]

8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Breakfast Buffet — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

February 12 @ 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. […]

1 event, 13

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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

February 13 @ 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, 14

0 events, 15

1 event, 16

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Open House — Foley, St. John’s Area School

February 16 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Open House — Foley, St. John’s Area School

Foley • St. John’s Area School hosts Open House event for Pre-K, Kindergarten and new students (through grade 6) from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. To make […]

1 event, 17

5:30 pm

Mardi Gras Celebration — Randall, St. James Parish

February 17 @ 5:30 pm

Mardi Gras Celebration — Randall, St. James Parish

Randall • St. James Parish hosts Mardi Gras Celebration with social starting at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Dinner includes barbecued baby back ribs, […]

1 event, 18

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Central Minnesota Together Encountering Christ Retreat — Belle Prairie, TEC Center

Central Minnesota Together Encountering Christ Retreat — Belle Prairie, TEC Center

February 18

Central Minnesota Together Encountering Christ Retreat — Belle Prairie, TEC Center

Belle Prairie • Central Minnesota Together Encountering Christ retreat starts at 9:30 a.m. today and ends around 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, on the grounds of […]

2 events, 19

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Breakfast — Duelm, St. Lawrence Parish

February 19 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Breakfast — Duelm, St. Lawrence Parish

Duelm • Knights of Columbus Council 12519 sponsors breakfast of regular and blueberry pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, caramel rolls and fruit from 8:30 a.m. to noon […]

2:00 pm

Bread Talk — Princeton, Sunken Ship Brewing

February 19 @ 2:00 pm

Bread Talk — Princeton, Sunken Ship Brewing

Princeton • Bread Talk (modeled after Ted Talks) begins at 2 p.m. at Sunken Ship Brewing with Matt Kehrer and guests Joe Molitor and Leah Corrales […]

0 events, 20

0 events, 21

2 events, 22

7:00 am - 7:00 pm

40 Days for Life Lenten Campaign Begins — St. Cloud, Planned Parenthood

February 22 @ 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

40 Days for Life Lenten Campaign Begins — St. Cloud, Planned Parenthood

St. Cloud • The 40 Days for Life Lenten Campaign starts today and runs to Sunday, April 2, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Monday through […]

9:00 am - 11:30 am

Ash Wednesday Retreat: “With the Eyes of Your Heart Enlightened” — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

February 22 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Ash Wednesday Retreat: “With the Eyes of Your Heart Enlightened” — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

St. Joseph • Spirituality Center at St. Benedict’s Monastery hosts an Ash Wednesday Retreat titled “With the Eyes of Your Heart Enlightened” from 9 to 11:30 […]

1 event, 23

11:30 am - 12:45 pm

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

February 23 @ 11:30 am - 12:45 pm

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

St. Joseph • Spirituality Center at St. Benedict’s Monastery hosts “Sacred Pause Lenten Prayer” from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. starting today and continuing March 2, […]

0 events, 24

1 event, 25

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

The 40 Days for Life Lenten Campaign Opening Rally — St. Cloud, Planned Parenthood

February 25 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

The 40 Days for Life Lenten Campaign Opening Rally — St. Cloud, Planned Parenthood

St. Cloud • The 40 Days for Life Lenten Campaign opening rally is from 10 a.m. to noon, starting at Planned Parenthood, 451 E. St. Germain, […]

1 event, 26

1:00 pm

Quilt Bingo — Elk River, St. Andrew Parish

February 26 @ 1:00 pm

Quilt Bingo — Elk River, St. Andrew Parish

Elk River • St. Andrew Parish hosts Quilt Bingo starting at 1 p.m. at the church. (20 regular games and two specialty games.) Cards: 1/$15, 2/$20, […]

1 event, 27

10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Food Packaging Event — Alexandria, St. Mary Parish

February 27 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Food Packaging Event — Alexandria, St. Mary Parish

Alexandria • St. Mary Parish hosts “Harvest Pack,” a food packaging event from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Donate or register at stmaryalexandria.org.

1 event, 28

7:00 pm

End of Life Presentation — Upsala, St. Mary Parish

February 28 @ 7:00 pm

End of Life Presentation — Upsala, St. Mary Parish

Upsala • End of life presentation by Greg Gall at 7 p.m. at St. Mary Church. Coffee and snacks provided.

2 events, 1

9:00 am - 11:00 am

“Virtual Lent in a Bag” — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

March 1 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

“Virtual Lent in a Bag” — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

St. Joseph • Spirituality Center at St. Benedict’s Monastery hosts “Virtual Lent in a Bag” from 9 to 11 a.m. starting today and continuing March 8 […]

11:30 am - 12:00 pm

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

March 1 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

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

St. Joseph • Spirituality Center at St. Benedict’s Monastery hosts “Virtual Sacred Pause Lenten Prayer” from 11:30 a.m. to noon starting today and continuing March 8, […]

0 events, 2

4 events, 3

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Theology Day: “Thriving Where You’re Planted” — Collegeville, St. John’s University

March 3 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Theology Day: “Thriving Where You’re Planted” — Collegeville, St. John’s University

Collegeville • Theology Day titled “Thriving Where You’re Planted: Benedictine Stability in a Rootless Time” presented by Michael Rubbelke from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at […]

5:30 pm

Central Minnesota Koinonia Retreat — Belle Prairie, TEC Center

March 3 @ 5:30 pm

Central Minnesota Koinonia Retreat — Belle Prairie, TEC Center

Belle Prairie • Central Minnesota Koinonia hosts Catholic weekend retreat of faith renewal for adults 20 and older at the TEC Center beginning at 5:30 p.m. […]

6:30 pm

Cor Jesu First Friday Novena — Holdingford, All Saints Parish

March 3 @ 6:30 pm

Cor Jesu First Friday Novena — Holdingford, All Saints Parish

Holdingford • Cor Jesu (Heart of Jesus) First Friday Novena at 6:30 p.m. at All Saints Parish with Father Gregory Mastey. Event includes Mass, adoration and […]

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February 3
February 3 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Steak and Wine Dinner for St. John’s/St. Andrew’s School — Greenwald, Greenwald Pub

February 3 @ 6:30 pm

Cor Jesu First Friday Novena — Wadena, St. Ann Parish

February 4
February 4 @ 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Steak and Wine Dinner & Auction for St. John’s/St. Andrew’s School — Greenwald, Greenwald Pub

February 3
February 3 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Steak and Wine Dinner for St. John’s/St. Andrew’s School — Greenwald, Greenwald Pub

February 3 @ 6:30 pm

Cor Jesu First Friday Novena — Wadena, St. Ann Parish

February 4
February 4 @ 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Steak and Wine Dinner & Auction for St. John’s/St. Andrew’s School — Greenwald, Greenwald Pub

February 5
February 5 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

KC Breakfast — St. Joseph, St. Joseph Parish

February 5 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Soup Fest — Foley, St. John’s Area School

February 6
February 6 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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

February 7
February 7 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

“Peace, the Contemplative Life, and Sustainable Living” — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

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

Open House — Foley, St. John’s Area School

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
February 11
February 11 @ 5:00 pm

Valentine Mass and Meal — Upsala, St. Mary Parish

February 12
February 12 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Breakfast — St. Cloud, St. Peter Parish

February 12 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Breakfast Buffet — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

February 13
February 13 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
February 16
February 16 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Open House — Foley, St. John’s Area School

February 17
February 17 @ 5:30 pm

Mardi Gras Celebration — Randall, St. James Parish

February 18
All day

Central Minnesota Together Encountering Christ Retreat — Belle Prairie, TEC Center

February 19
February 19 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Breakfast — Duelm, St. Lawrence Parish

February 19 @ 2:00 pm

Bread Talk — Princeton, Sunken Ship Brewing

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
February 22
February 22 @ 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

40 Days for Life Lenten Campaign Begins — St. Cloud, Planned Parenthood

February 22 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Ash Wednesday Retreat: “With the Eyes of Your Heart Enlightened” — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

February 23
February 23 @ 11:30 am - 12:45 pm

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

  • There are no events on this day.
February 25
February 25 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

The 40 Days for Life Lenten Campaign Opening Rally — St. Cloud, Planned Parenthood

February 26
February 26 @ 1:00 pm

Quilt Bingo — Elk River, St. Andrew Parish

February 27
February 27 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Food Packaging Event — Alexandria, St. Mary Parish

February 28
February 28 @ 7:00 pm

End of Life Presentation — Upsala, St. Mary Parish

March 1
March 1 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

“Virtual Lent in a Bag” — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

March 1 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

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

  • There are no events on this day.
March 3
March 3 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Theology Day: “Thriving Where You’re Planted” — Collegeville, St. John’s University

March 3 @ 5:30 pm

Central Minnesota Koinonia Retreat — Belle Prairie, TEC Center

March 3 @ 6:30 pm

Cor Jesu First Friday Novena — Holdingford, All Saints Parish

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Bishop Kettler's Column

Bishop Kettler's Column. Feature. January 29, 2023

Bishop Kettler: Parting thoughts on the eve of retirement

In his final column to the Diocese of St. Cloud, Minnesota. Bishop Donald Kettler offers some parting words.

Bishop Kettler's Column. Feature. January 2, 2023

Bishop Kettler: Welcoming the diocese’s new shepherd

“Please join me in giving Bishop-elect Neary a warm welcome! He has already learned much about our Church in central Minnesota, and he will learn much more when he begins to visit our parishes, Area Catholic Communities and religious communities.”

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.

Focus on Faith

Focus on Faith. January 29, 2023

‘Great joy’ as Vatican declares Miraculous Medal Shrine a minor basilica

The Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, as it is now called, is a Marian devotional destination in the Germantown section of Philadelphia and is a ministry of the Vincentians in their congregation’s Eastern province.

Focus on Faith. Synod 2021–2024. January 29, 2023

Joy, gratitude and honest words mark close of synod’s North American phase

Focus on Faith. January 29, 2023

Marriage is a gift from God that benefits everyone, pope says

Focus on Faith. January 29, 2023

Pope Benedict XVI suffered from insomnia and exhaustion, papal biographer says

Focus on Faith. January 29, 2023

Where in the world is Catholic Mass attendance highest?

Arts & Culture

Book Reviews. January 29, 2023

Book review: ‘The Great Story of Israel’ by Bishop Robert Barron

The book “is written for the curious layperson who wants better to understand the background of the stories that make up the Hebrew Bible.”

Arts & Culture. January 29, 2023

Pastor accompanies Detroit Piston’s assistant coach on path to joining the church

Arts & Culture. January 29, 2023

Sinner and sage: Despite troubled life, Caravaggio mastered spiritual meanings

Arts & Culture. January 29, 2023

Basketball sisters now play for God: College teammates head out on different paths, wind up on same journey 40 years later

Video Game Reviews. January 29, 2023

Video game: ‘Steelrising’

Synod 2021–2024

Focus on FaithSynod 2021–2024 January 29, 2023

Joy, gratitude and honest words mark close of synod’s North American phase

Nation/WorldSynod 2021–2024 January 29, 2023

Vatican rejects proposed governing council of bishops and laity in Germany

Focus on FaithSynod 2021–2024 January 28, 2023

Church tensions are not new or all bad, says Cardinal Hollerich

Focus on FaithSynod 2021–2024 December 13, 2022

Global church is seeing how pope’s vision of synodality involves everyone

Focus on FaithSynod 2021–2024 December 7, 2022

Pope, Council of Cardinals meet, discuss synod, safeguarding, COP27

Nation/WorldSynod 2021–2024 December 1, 2022

Regional representatives meet pope, discuss ‘continental phase’ of synod

Around the DioceseFeatureSynod 2021–2024 November 20, 2022

Synod: Entering a new phase

The Central Minnesota Catholic Magazine – Español

Español February 1, 2023

La Iglesia está llamada a abordar el estigma asociado con la enfermedad mental

Español January 29, 2023

Preguntas y respuestas con el obispo Kettler

Español January 29, 2023

Obispo Kettler: Despedida en vísperas de jubilarme

Español January 29, 2023

Carta del obispo electo Neary: Guiados por el corazón de misericordia, voz de esperanza y manos de justiciar

Español January 29, 2023

Católicos piden oración y justicia al publicarse el video del arresto mortal de un hombre de Memphis

Español January 29, 2023

Gobierno de Nicaragua intensifica persecución católica con condenas en juicios secretos

Español January 29, 2023

Familia polaca asesinada por los nazis junto con los judíos a los que albergaron fueron recordados en el Día del Recuerdo del Holocausto; martirio de una familia allana el camino para la beatificación

Eucharistic Revival

Arts & CultureEucharistic Revival January 21, 2023

Eucharistic Revival songwriting competition seeks to inspire Catholic music

Around the DioceseEucharistic Revival January 8, 2023

‘A love that’s like breathing’

Around the DioceseEucharistic RevivalFeature January 2, 2023

Eucharist-themed ‘BREAD Talks’ are coming to a brewery near you

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

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith October 28, 2022

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

EspañolEucharistic Revival October 23, 2022

Avivamiento Eucarístico: Dos Encuentros más en Noviembre

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  • @saintjohnsprep celebrated Catholic Schools Week a little earlier than most schools due to an upcoming interim week. The celebration included “fun events throughout the week to celebrate our traditions and heritage as a Catholic School.” Thursday morning the students and staff gathered at the Abbey Church for a special Mass with Bishop-elect Neary, Bishop Kettler and Abbot Klassen. #CSW2023 #CSW23 #catholicschoolsweek #catholic #catholicschools #catholicsofinstagram
  • Bishop Donald Kettler celebrated a memorial Mass for His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI Jan. 5 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. “We celebrate today, God’s presence in and through the life and writings of Pope Benedict XVI,” Bishop Kettler said. “As we give thanks for the gifts of faith, mercy and salvation in God’s eternal kingdom, we give thanks for Pope Benedict’s part in bringing much of this to us, God’s people. He gave his entire life to building that kingdom.” The Mass was held the same day as Pope Benedict’s funeral in Rome, where an estimated 50 thousand people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pay their respects to the pope emeritus. #popebenedictxvi #pope #papalfuneral #catholic #vatican #funeral
  • The hands of the late Pope Benedict XVI wearing the ring he wore before and after serving as pope and holding a rosary and crucifix are seen Jan. 3, 2022, as his body lies in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. (CNS screen grab/Vatican Media)⁠ Read more about the papal funeral tomorrow at the link in our bio. Also watch our website for more detailed information. #PopeBenedictXVI #pope #papalfuneral #catholic
  • Bishop Donald Kettler will celebrate the 12:05 p.m. Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral Thursday, Jan. 5. It will be a Mass of Thanksgiving for the life of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, and an opportunity to pray for his eternal rest. (CNS photo / Paul Haring) #popebenedictxvi #pope #catholic #catholicchurch #catholicism
  • Bishop Donald Kettler greeted Pope Benedict XVI during his 2012 "ad limina" visit when he was still bishop of Fairbanks, Alaska. Visit our website (TheCentralMinnesotaCatholic.org) for stories remembering Pope Benedict's life and papacy.⁠ (CNS photo/L'Osservatore Romano) #PopeBenedictXVI #pope #papacy #popebenedict16 #vatican #dioceseofstcloud⁠ ------------
  • Pope Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95. Read statements from Bishop Donald Kettler and Bishop-elect Patrick Neary at the link in our bio. In this 2008 photo, the pope processes out with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople during a Pallium Mass at St. Peter's Basilica. (Photo by Dianne Towalski / The Catholic Spirit) #popebenedict #PopeBenedictXVI #PopeEmeritus #catholic #dioceseofstcloud
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@saintjohnsprep celebrated Catholic Schools Week a little earlier than most schools due to an upcoming interim week. The celebration included “fun events throughout the week to celebrate our traditions and heritage as a Catholic School.” Thursday morning the students and staff gathered at the Abbey Church for a special Mass with Bishop-elect Neary, Bishop Kettler and Abbot Klassen. #CSW2023 #CSW23 #catholicschoolsweek #catholic #catholicschools #catholicsofinstagram
@saintjohnsprep celebrated Catholic Schools Week a little earlier than most schools due to an upcoming interim week. The celebration included “fun events throughout the week to celebrate our traditions and heritage as a Catholic School.” Thursday morning the students and staff gathered at the Abbey Church for a special Mass with Bishop-elect Neary, Bishop Kettler and Abbot Klassen. #CSW2023 #CSW23 #catholicschoolsweek #catholic #catholicschools #catholicsofinstagram
@saintjohnsprep celebrated Catholic Schools Week a little earlier than most schools due to an upcoming interim week. The celebration included “fun events throughout the week to celebrate our traditions and heritage as a Catholic School.” Thursday morning the students and staff gathered at the Abbey Church for a special Mass with Bishop-elect Neary, Bishop Kettler and Abbot Klassen. #CSW2023 #CSW23 #catholicschoolsweek #catholic #catholicschools #catholicsofinstagram
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@saintjohnsprep celebrated Catholic Schools Week a little earlier than most schools due to an upcoming interim week. The celebration included “fun events throughout the week to celebrate our traditions and heritage as a Catholic School.” Thursday morning the students and staff gathered at the Abbey Church for a special Mass with Bishop-elect Neary, Bishop Kettler and Abbot Klassen. #CSW2023 #CSW23 #catholicschoolsweek #catholic #catholicschools #catholicsofinstagram
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Bishop Donald Kettler celebrated a memorial Mass for His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI Jan. 5 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. “We celebrate today, God’s presence in and through the life and writings of Pope Benedict XVI,” Bishop Kettler said. “As we give thanks for the gifts of faith, mercy and salvation in God’s eternal kingdom, we give thanks for Pope Benedict’s part in bringing much of this to us, God’s people. He gave his entire life to building that kingdom.” The Mass was held the same day as Pope Benedict’s funeral in Rome, where an estimated 50 thousand people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pay their respects to the pope emeritus. #popebenedictxvi #pope #papalfuneral #catholic #vatican #funeral
Bishop Donald Kettler celebrated a memorial Mass for His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI Jan. 5 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. “We celebrate today, God’s presence in and through the life and writings of Pope Benedict XVI,” Bishop Kettler said. “As we give thanks for the gifts of faith, mercy and salvation in God’s eternal kingdom, we give thanks for Pope Benedict’s part in bringing much of this to us, God’s people. He gave his entire life to building that kingdom.” The Mass was held the same day as Pope Benedict’s funeral in Rome, where an estimated 50 thousand people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pay their respects to the pope emeritus. #popebenedictxvi #pope #papalfuneral #catholic #vatican #funeral
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Bishop Donald Kettler celebrated a memorial Mass for His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI Jan. 5 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. “We celebrate today, God’s presence in and through the life and writings of Pope Benedict XVI,” Bishop Kettler said. “As we give thanks for the gifts of faith, mercy and salvation in God’s eternal kingdom, we give thanks for Pope Benedict’s part in bringing much of this to us, God’s people. He gave his entire life to building that kingdom.” The Mass was held the same day as Pope Benedict’s funeral in Rome, where an estimated 50 thousand people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pay their respects to the pope emeritus. #popebenedictxvi #pope #papalfuneral #catholic #vatican #funeral
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The hands of the late Pope Benedict XVI wearing the ring he wore before and after serving as pope and holding a rosary and crucifix are seen Jan. 3, 2022, as his body lies in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. (CNS screen grab/Vatican Media)⁠ Read more about the papal funeral tomorrow at the link in our bio. Also watch our website for more detailed information. #PopeBenedictXVI #pope #papalfuneral #catholic
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The hands of the late Pope Benedict XVI wearing the ring he wore before and after serving as pope and holding a rosary and crucifix are seen Jan. 3, 2022, as his body lies in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. (CNS screen grab/Vatican Media)⁠ Read more about the papal funeral tomorrow at the link in our bio. Also watch our website for more detailed information. #PopeBenedictXVI #pope #papalfuneral #catholic
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Bishop Donald Kettler will celebrate the 12:05 p.m. Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral Thursday, Jan. 5. It will be a Mass of Thanksgiving for the life of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, and an opportunity to pray for his eternal rest. (CNS photo / Paul Haring) #popebenedictxvi #pope #catholic #catholicchurch #catholicism
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Bishop Donald Kettler will celebrate the 12:05 p.m. Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral Thursday, Jan. 5. It will be a Mass of Thanksgiving for the life of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, and an opportunity to pray for his eternal rest. (CNS photo / Paul Haring) #popebenedictxvi #pope #catholic #catholicchurch #catholicism
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Bishop Donald Kettler greeted Pope Benedict XVI during his 2012 "ad limina" visit when he was still bishop of Fairbanks, Alaska. Visit our website (TheCentralMinnesotaCatholic.org) for stories remembering Pope Benedict's life and papacy.⁠ (CNS photo/L'Osservatore Romano) #PopeBenedictXVI #pope #papacy #popebenedict16 #vatican #dioceseofstcloud⁠ ------------
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Bishop Donald Kettler greeted Pope Benedict XVI during his 2012 "ad limina" visit when he was still bishop of Fairbanks, Alaska. Visit our website (TheCentralMinnesotaCatholic.org) for stories remembering Pope Benedict's life and papacy.⁠ (CNS photo/L'Osservatore Romano) #PopeBenedictXVI #pope #papacy #popebenedict16 #vatican #dioceseofstcloud⁠ ------------
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Pope Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95. Read statements from Bishop Donald Kettler and Bishop-elect Patrick Neary at the link in our bio. In this 2008 photo, the pope processes out with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople during a Pallium Mass at St. Peter's Basilica. (Photo by Dianne Towalski / The Catholic Spirit) #popebenedict #PopeBenedictXVI #PopeEmeritus #catholic #dioceseofstcloud
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Pope Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95. Read statements from Bishop Donald Kettler and Bishop-elect Patrick Neary at the link in our bio. In this 2008 photo, the pope processes out with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople during a Pallium Mass at St. Peter's Basilica. (Photo by Dianne Towalski / The Catholic Spirit) #popebenedict #PopeBenedictXVI #PopeEmeritus #catholic #dioceseofstcloud
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