St. Francis Xavier cared for the sick, taught children and catechized the baptized of India, the Indonesian islands and Japan.
Saint of the Month: St. Francis Xavier
Obituary: Benedictine Sister Owen Lindblad
The Eucharist of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, at the Sacred Heart Chapel, Saint Benedict’s Monastery, St. Joseph, with burial in the monastery cemetery.
Saint of the month: St. Margaret of Scotland
While royals aren’t typically known for their generosity, St. Margaret of Scotland was renowned for her care for the poor and marginalized, as well as her intense piety.
Santo del Mes: Santa Margarita de Escocia
Si bien los miembros de la realeza no suelen ser conocidos por su generosidad, Santa Margarita de Escocia era famosa por su cuidado de los pobres y marginados, así como por su intensa piedad.
Northwest Deanery CCWs fill nearly 1,000 Boxes of Joy
The Northwest Deanery CCW have collected materials to create almost 1,000 Boxes of Joy to be given to children in need around the world.
Long-time friend of the St. Cloud Diocese, South Sudan Bishop Paride Taban, posthumously honored as winner of prestigious Opus Prize
The late Bishop Paride Taban, founder of Holy Trinity Peace Village Kuron in South Sudan and long-time friend of the Diocese of St. Cloud, was announced as the 2023 Opus Prize Laureate on Nov. 9.
Fathers Aaron and Matthew Kuhn to lead pilgrimage to Italy in March 2024
Parishioners of the Mary, Mother of the Church Area Catholic Community will make a pilgrimage to Rome and other Italian cities this coming March 1-10.
‘Share the Spirit’ to bring joy to families this holiday season
Share the Spirit, a program of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud, matches individuals and families referred to Catholic Charities by area social workers, medical providers and education professionals with individuals, groups and organizations that wish to provide gifts for a memorable holiday season.