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    June 1, 20234

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    New head of bishops’ anti-racism committee praises investigations into racist histories, champions Black Catholic saint causes

    June 1, 20234

    Second graders at Nashville Catholic school make, sell bracelets to buy therapy dog for peers at school where mass shooting occurred

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    June 1, 20234

    Christina Capecchi: ‘Find the heart of the work’: wisdom from Tomie dePaola

    May 31, 20234

    Bishop Reed: ‘I watch the dads in my parish very closely’

    May 25, 20234

    What the church teaches: End-of-life issues

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    June 1, 20234

    Lectio divina: Making the Bible a ‘living and timely word’ in our lives

    June 1, 20234

    How to forgive and reconcile after being hurt or hurtful

    May 25, 20234

    10 Easy ways to grow in your faith this summer

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    June 1, 20234

    Review: ‘Word on Fire Bible (Volume III): The Pentateuch’

    May 31, 20234

    Movie review: Fast X

    May 25, 20234

    Testimony to love: The accidental witness of David Bowie

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    May 18, 20234

    All ages ‘Becoming Eucharist’ word and art contest

    May 18, 20234

    All Called to Christ ACC will host ‘Come and See’ event June 17

    April 21, 20234

    How to grow in devotion to the Eucharist (during the Eucharistic Revival and beyond)

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    Español
    May 31, 20234

    Santo del mes: Santa Margarita Bays

    May 18, 20234

    Concurs para todas las edades: ‘Mi Transformación Eucaristica’ expresada en palabras y arte

    May 18, 20234

    ¡Conoce a tus nuevos diáconos!

June 2, 2023

Anniversary pilgrimage highlights beauty of Minnesota churches designed by Victor Cordella

May 28, 2023

New priest assignments announced

May 25, 2023

New faith formation tool puts families first

May 18, 2023

Renovated Stations will be a place to pray ‘for centuries to come’

May 18, 2023

Jubilarian priests of the diocese reflect on their ministries 

May 18, 2023

All ages ‘Becoming Eucharist’ word and art contest

May 18, 2023

Meet the Diocese of St. Cloud’s new deacons!

Around the Diocese

Around the Diocese. Feature. June 2, 2023

Anniversary pilgrimage highlights beauty of Minnesota churches designed by Victor Cordella

Forty people gathered at Our Lady of Lourdes, part of the Haven of Mercy Area Catholic Community, on the morning of June 1 and set out to learn about the work of Victor Cordella.

Around the Diocese. May 31, 2023

Upcoming Parish Festivals

Around the Diocese. May 31, 2023

Upcoming local events

Around the Diocese. Feature. Officials. May 28, 2023

New priest assignments announced

Around the Diocese. Feature. May 25, 2023

New faith formation tool puts families first

Around the Diocese. May 23, 2023

Vocations Office hosts ‘Nun Run’ June 27-29

Nation/World

Nation/World. June 1, 2023

Photos of the week June 2, 2023

Photos featured this week include parishioners in the Twin Cities helping the homeless, Vietnamese Catholics participating in a Marian procession and director Martin Scorsese with Pope Francis.

Nation/World. June 1, 2023

New head of bishops’ anti-racism committee praises investigations into racist histories, champions Black Catholic saint causes

Nation/World. June 1, 2023

Second graders at Nashville Catholic school make, sell bracelets to buy therapy dog for peers at school where mass shooting occurred

Nation/World. June 1, 2023

After visit to Ukraine, Swedish cardinal says he hopes for ‘just peace’

Nation/World. June 1, 2023

Victims of apartment building collapse in Davenport, Iowa, turn to nearby Catholic church

Nation/World. June 1, 2023

Thousands flock to Missouri for ‘electrifying’ visit to nun’s apparently incorrupt body over Memorial Day weekend

Español

Español. May 31, 2023

Santo del mes: Santa Margarita Bays

Santa Margarita Bays ,1815-1879 FESTIVIDAD: 27 DE JUNIO A pesar de la enfermedad y el sufrimiento, Santa Margarita Bays seguía preguntando: “¿Qué podemos hacer para amar […]

Español. May 18, 2023

Concurs para todas las edades: ‘Mi Transformación Eucaristica’ expresada en palabras y arte

Español. May 18, 2023

¡Conoce a tus nuevos diáconos!

Español. May 17, 2023

Obispo Neary: ‘Basado en lo bueno’: Un mensaje de graduación

Español. May 17, 2023

Destinado a la misión: Graduado de la escuela Catedral espera compartir su fe a través de NET Ministries

Español. May 17, 2023

Ofrenda Anual y el uso de los recursos en la práctica: El proyecto de estudio bíblico ayuda al coordinador de formación en la fe a conectarse con los jóvenes estudiantes

Views

Views. June 1, 2023

Christina Capecchi: ‘Find the heart of the work’: wisdom from Tomie dePaola

So much of Tomie’s Catholic upbringing appears in his richly colored folk art – the nuns and friars, the churches and baptisms – and the depiction of family life often mirrors his own Irish-Italian rituals.

Views. May 31, 2023

Bishop Reed: ‘I watch the dads in my parish very closely’

Views. May 25, 2023

What the church teaches: End-of-life issues

Views. May 24, 2023

In honoring anti-Catholic activists, L.A. Dodgers strike out

Views. May 18, 2023

On Groff v DeJoy: Do we still want our Sabbath rest?

Bishop Neary’s Column

Bishop Neary's Column May 17, 2023

Bishop Neary: ‘Grounded in the Good’: A graduation message

Bishop Neary's Column April 27, 2023

Bishop Neary: A ministry to accompany those facing mental health challenges 

Bishop Neary's ColumnFeature April 2, 2023

Bishop Neary: Doing the work of resurrection

Bishop Neary's Column March 1, 2023

Bishop Neary: When the task seems too big, rest in the knowledge that God is bigger

UPCOMING EVENTS

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KC Breakfast — St. Joseph , St. Joseph Parish

Jun 5
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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

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Eucharistic Revival

Around the DioceseEucharistic RevivalFeature May 18, 2023

All ages ‘Becoming Eucharist’ word and art contest

Around the DioceseEucharistic RevivalFeature May 18, 2023

All Called to Christ ACC will host ‘Come and See’ event June 17

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith April 21, 2023

How to grow in devotion to the Eucharist (during the Eucharistic Revival and beyond)

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith April 21, 2023

Detroit archbishop says Christ’s presence in Blessed Sacrament inspired him as a boy and sustains him today

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith April 19, 2023

Major Catholic organizations partner with 2024 National Eucharistic Congress

Around the DioceseEucharistic RevivalFeature April 2, 2023

What’s happening locally with the Eucharistic Revival?

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith March 30, 2023

More than 1,000 LA Catholics bring their love for the Eucharist to the streets

Synod 2021–2024

Nation/WorldSynod 2021–2024 April 20, 2023

Church must be united but not uniform, say synod organizers

Focus on FaithSynod 2021–2024 April 19, 2023

Many women are ‘the driving force of synodality,’ says religious sister who is synod official at Vatican

Nation/WorldSynod 2021–2024 April 14, 2023

North American Catholics identify harm of polarization, bishop says

FeatureFocus on FaithSynod 2021–2024 April 14, 2023

Synod’s ‘messy,’ ‘joyful’ North American phase concludes with call to mission, moves to Rome

Focus on FaithSynod 2021–2024 March 26, 2023

‘Art of listening’ in synodal church requires ‘formation’ to avoid ‘empty discussions,’ says cardinal

Focus on FaithSynod 2021–2024 March 17, 2023

Is the priest listening to you? Indian diocese surveys families for synod

FeatureNation/WorldSynod 2021–2024 March 17, 2023

Commission focuses on ensuring world synod will be prayerful experience

Focus on Faith

Focus on Faith. June 1, 2023

Lectio divina: Making the Bible a ‘living and timely word’ in our lives

The Bible is the “word of the Lord”: an inspired library of narrative, poetry, letters and literature that God has spoken to us, to benefit our lives. So why is it that many Catholics encounter Scripture only during the readings at Sunday Mass?

Focus on Faith. June 1, 2023

How to forgive and reconcile after being hurt or hurtful

Focus on Faith. May 25, 2023

10 Easy ways to grow in your faith this summer

Focus on Faith. May 18, 2023

On not being defensive

Saints. May 17, 2023

Saint of the Month: St. Marguerite Bays

Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture. Book Reviews. June 1, 2023

Review: ‘Word on Fire Bible (Volume III): The Pentateuch’

No other Bible edition so effectively communicates the goodness, truth and beauty by which God reconciles us to himself. It is a work of art itself — a participation in, and reflection of, the glory of God.

Arts & Culture. Movie Reviews. May 31, 2023

Movie review: Fast X

Arts & Culture. May 25, 2023

Testimony to love: The accidental witness of David Bowie

Arts & Culture. May 25, 2023

“The Beast of Bethulia Park”: A Catholic tale for summer

Arts & Culture. Video Game Reviews. May 18, 2023

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Pastors, DREs, catechists and religious education Pastors, DREs, catechists and religious education volunteers gathered at St. John’s University May 19 for a workshop on a new faith formation program being offered by the @diocesestcloud . The program, Pathways for Family Faith Formation, is produced by Faith and Family Life Catholic Ministries, an organization that creates resources to support and form parents in their role as the primary educators of the faith. In addition to a talk by the organization’s founder, Father Tim Donovan, the workshop included prayer opportunities and lunch. #faithformation #faith #family #catholic #Catholicfaith #catholicsofinstagram
Happy Mother’s Day from The Central Minnesota Ca Happy Mother’s Day from The Central Minnesota Catholic #mothersday #mom #catholic #catholiclife #catholicsofinstagram
Twenty-eight tractors gathered in a parking lot on Twenty-eight tractors gathered in a parking lot on the southern edge of #Pierz May 8 for this year’s tractor blessing, which was held in conjunction with the #PierzHealyHighSchool FFA’s “Drive Your Tractor to School Day.” Read more at the link in our bio. #FFA #farming #tractors #tractorblessing #catholicsofinstagram⁠
Members of Knights of Columbus Council 16198 from Members of Knights of Columbus Council 16198 from St. Francis de Sales in St. Paul carry a statue of Mary during the annual Family Rosary Procession May 7 from the State Capitol to the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul. The procession is held each year in honor of Our Lady of Fatima. (Photo by Dave Hrbacek) #ourladyoffatima #rosaryprocession
Parishioners of St. Anthony Parish in St. Anthony Parishioners of St. Anthony Parish in St. Anthony gathered May 1 to bless a 320-foot rosary and pray a living rosary, with each person holding a “bead.” #rosary #livingrosary #MonthofMary #catholic #catholicsofinstagram #blessing
Families from around the diocese gathered at St. M Families from around the diocese gathered at St. Mary Church in Upsala April 30 for “The Shepherd is Calling,” a hands-on event held in conjunction with Good Shepherd Sunday. The event, sponsored by @stcloudvocations was geared toward parents and their elementary school-age children with activities to help them learn more about Jesus, the Good Shepherd. Participants were divided into groups to visit activity stations, including a trailer outside to hold and pet sheep; eucharistic adoration led by the Sisters of Mary Morning Star from the Diocese of New Ulm; a “Dress like a Shepherd” craft; seminarians sharing their vocation stories and a skit about Fatima. #vocations #goodshepherd #shepherds #goodshepherdsunday #catholic #catholicsofinstagram
Father Kevin Anderson, pastor of @christourlightmn Father Kevin Anderson, pastor of @christourlightmn in Princeton/Zimmerman, signed ASL and sang the national anthem for the @twins game at @targetfield April 28. Go to our Facebook for a video! #christourlightmn #priest #baseball #nationalanthem #singingpriest
Heads up! "The Shepherd is Calling" event for Sund Heads up! "The Shepherd is Calling" event for Sunday has changed locations. It will be at St Mary's Church in Upsala and will still be awesome! The event still starts at 1pm and there is Mass at 4pm with potluck supper to follow. #vocations #goodshepherd #goodshepherdsunday
Over 160 women, men, missioners, clergy, religious Over 160 women, men, missioners, clergy, religious, Bishop Patrick Neary and our friends from Homa Bay gathered to ‘Walk together in Christ’s love,’ which was the theme of this year’s mission rally sponsored by the @stcloudmissionoffice⁠ More at the link in our bio. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Brown. #mission #catholicproudstcloud #catholicsofinstagram #missionrally
Easter blessings! Father Brady Keller blesses the Easter blessings! Father Brady Keller blesses the assembly at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud during the 9:30 a.m. Mass Easter Sunday. #easter #eastersunday #easter2023 #heisrisen #catholic #catholicsofinstagram #alleluia
The 26th annual Good Friday Way of the Cross, spon The 26th annual Good Friday Way of the Cross, sponsored by the lay Catholic movement Communion and Liberation, began with the first station at St Mary's Cathedral and continued with a procession to and around Lake George in St. Cloud. The procession paused for stations 2, 3 and 4 at spots around the lake and continued back to St. Mary's for the last station. #GoodFriday #triduum #holyweek #holyweek2023 #catholicsofinstagram
The April issue of the print magazine is out! Watc The April issue of the print magazine is out! Watch your mailbox for your copy. If you want to get on the mailing list, just email communications@gw.stcdio.org. #catholicmedia #magazine #catholicmagazine #faithcatholic #catholicsofinstagram #dioceseofstcloud #catholicproudstcloud
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