St. Eugene de Mazenod left us with these last words as he lay dying: “Among yourselves, charity, charity, charity.” I don’t always live that, though I wish I could, especially today.
Father Ron Rolheiser: Our deep failure in charity
Bishop releases statement following priest’s sentencing
Father Anthony Oelrich, a priest of the diocese who pleaded guilty last November to one felony count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, was sentenced July 8 to 41 months in prison.
Obituary: Franciscan Sister Mary Cecilia Schmitt
Sister Mary Cecilia Schmitt, 92, died July 1 at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls. A memorial Mass to celebrate her life will be held at a later time.
Obituary: Franciscan Sister Mary Antonette Ahles
Franciscan Sister Mary Antonette (Rita) Ahles, 99, died April 13 at St. Francis Convent in Little Falls. A memorial Mass to celebrate her life will be held at a later time.
Obituary: Franciscan Sister Cleone Josephine Renner
Sister Cleone (Mary Anthony) Josephine Renner, 89, died May 28 at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls. A memorial Mass to celebrate her life will be held at a later time.
The Central Minnesota Catholic earns 13 Catholic press awards
“The honors are an affirmation of the hard work our staff does every day to deliver the Good News to Catholics of our diocese,” said editor Joe Towalski.
Stories of faith during COVID-19
Members of the community find numerous ways to support each other during the pandemic.
Online vacation Bible school set for Aug. 3-7
“Camp Creation, Day by Day with God,” a free online Vacation Bible School, is being offered for parishes and families in the Diocese of St. Cloud.