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    June 4, 20264

    Playing for the Heart of Jesus: An interview with Royalton’s Clarissa Fussy of Grace Keys

    June 4, 20264

    Parish visits across Stearns County inspire deeper faith for St. Cloud couple

    June 1, 20264

    Five hearts committed to service: Diocese welcomes five new deacons

  • All Things New
    All Things New
    June 4, 20264

    Parish visits across Stearns County inspire deeper faith for St. Cloud couple

    June 2, 20264

    Not outdated: The parish as a living mission

    May 28, 20264

    Father Knoblach: The indefinable Church

  • Our Church in the World
    Our Church in the World
    June 4, 20264

    Absence of USAID, misinformation among key challenges as CRS fights Ebola spread

    June 4, 20264

    Pope names first laywoman to lead Vatican communications office

    June 4, 20264

    Prayer service from US bishops commemorates immigrants, enslaved

  • Everyday Discipleship
    Everyday Discipleship
    • On Canon Law with Father Crane
    • Our Faith Explained
    • Our Faith in Action
    • In Light of Faith
    June 4, 20264

    Q&A: When does a priest promise celibacy in the ordination process?

    June 4, 20264

    Celebrating Corpus Christi

    June 1, 20264

    Saint Profile: St. Clotilde

  • Through Another Lens
    Through Another Lens
    June 1, 20264

    MCC Inside the Capitol: Catholics made a difference at the capitol this year

    May 28, 20264

    Zsupan-Jerome: Made from our words

    May 28, 20264

    ‘Created, Called, Sent’ program expands; seeks new cohort for forming Catholic ministers

  • Arts & Culture
    Arts & Culture
    June 4, 20264

    Movie Review — Sacred Heart: His Reign Has No End

    June 4, 20264

    US dioceses see World Cup as opportunity for pastoral outreach, global encounter

    May 28, 20264

    Why Tolkien’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ is a Catholic journey

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Around the Diocese. Feature. May 21, 2026

Weekly welcome for daily Mass-goers is extra sweet at St. Katharine Drexel School

By Amber Walling

Students at St. Katharine Drexel School host coffee and donuts after Mass, fostering intergenerational connections as children and parishioners share conversations, stories and community experiences.

Around the Diocese. April 22, 2026

Pregnancy Resource Center to host ‘Let Life Shine’ walk May 2 in Sartell

By Amber Walling

Pregnancy Resource Center will host its annual Let Life Shine … Walk for Life!, a family-friendly fundraising event to support the center’s work to provide life-affirming care at their two Central Minnesota locations.

All Things New. Around the Diocese. March 19, 2026

GOOD IDEA: Five ACCs unite to bring healing event to St. Cloud Diocese

By Amber Walling

Nine individuals from five ACCs are planning a “Healing the Whole Person” video series, offering emotional, physical and spiritual healing experiences.

Around the Diocese. March 12, 2026

Day on the Hill: One Catholic reporter’s bird’s eye view of advocacy

By Amber Walling

A reflection on visiting the Capitol, witnessing legislators’ responsibilities and realizing advocacy—rooted in faith and persistence—is our shared responsibility.

Around the Diocese. Feature. March 4, 2026

Hometown connection brings popular priest Father Mike Schmitz to St. Augusta

By Amber Walling

Lauren Bravo returned to her roots, St. Mary Help of Christians in St. Augusta, to introduce Father Schmitz Feb. 23.

All students who participated in Christmas By Candlelight returned for the final song in the Chapel of Thomas Aquinas on the campus of the University of Saint Thomas December 4, 2025. (Photo Amara Peterson Photography)
Around the Diocese. Feature. December 17, 2025

Little Falls students participate in ‘Christmas by Candlelight’

By Amber Walling

Twenty-four middleschoolers from Our Lady of Lourdes School in Little Falls participated in the brand-new Advent celebration where Scripture, sacred music and community combined.

Everyday Discipleship. November 19, 2025 1

Back where it all began: Couple’s faith and family come full circle

By Amber Walling

Rooted in faith and influenced by the Benedictine value of stability, Micah and Eleanor Kiel’s journey from college to devoted parents and Church leaders reflects a lifelong commitment to family, community, vocation and each other.

Around the Diocese. Feature. November 6, 2025

Theology students engage in Latino culture at St. Boniface in Cold Spring

By Amber Walling

Students from Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary met with the Santa Maria Del Camino group to study Latino culture through a liturgical lens.

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@bishoppatricknearycsc celebrated, along with Fath @bishoppatricknearycsc celebrated, along with Father Derek Wiechmann, the Memorial Day Mass at Assumption Cemetery, honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. The celebration brought the community together in prayer, remembrance, and gratitude for those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms and those currently serving. This day reminds us not only to mourn the fallen but also to carry forward their legacy of courage, selflessness and love for others. #memorialday2026❤️🤍💙🇺🇸 #memorialday #memorialweekend
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