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    January 15, 20264

    Former Minnesota Viking Matt Birk shares faith journey with more than 500 gathered in St. Augusta

    January 14, 20264

    Royalton sisters launch piano ministry with Lenten program

    January 8, 20264

    Local leaders respond, call for prayers as Minneapolis police say woman dead after shooting involving federal agent

  • All Things New
    All Things New
    January 15, 20264

    Walking the journey: Invitation, accompaniment and discipleship 

    January 7, 20264

    Saltmarsh on All Things New: When the mission moves forward

    December 30, 20254

    Where hospitality becomes holy: The Church’s Ellis Island moment

  • Our Church in the World
    Our Church in the World
    January 15, 20264

    Jan. 18-25: The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

    January 14, 20264

    FletcherFest celebrates young legacy of student killed in shooting at all-school Mass

    January 14, 20264

    March for Life 2026 challenges abortion with message ‘Life Is a Gift’

  • Everyday Discipleship
    Everyday Discipleship
    • On Canon Law with Father Crane
    • Our Faith Explained
    • Our Faith in Action
    • In Light of Faith
    January 15, 20264

    Jan. 18-25: The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

    January 14, 20264

    For Pope Leo XIV, Christian unity is not just an ideal, but an imperative

    January 14, 20264

    Why we shouldn’t leave Mass early (or get there late)

  • Through Another Lens
    Through Another Lens
    January 14, 20264

    Heinlein: Christ’s prayer for unity

    January 14, 20264

    Catholic writer Kathryn Jean Lopez on the pro-life movement’s ‘front lines of love’

    January 7, 20264

    Saltmarsh on All Things New: When the mission moves forward

  • Arts & Culture
    Arts & Culture
    January 14, 20264

    Historic altar at St. Mark’s monastery in Jerusalem unveiled for first time in 350 years

    January 14, 20264

    Rev. King, a Baptist, lived Catholic social justice in ‘extraordinary fashion,’ says cardinal

    January 8, 20264

    Essays offer timely look at Jewish identity and Catholicism

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Around the Diocese. April 10, 2023

Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls elect new leadership team

By Carol Jessen-Klixbull

Sisters Beatrice Eichten, Michelle L’Allier, Mary Pat Burger, Janice Wiechman and Gert Brixius — will serve a five-year term beginning in June.

Around the Diocese. March 19, 2023

St. Benedict’s Monastery appoints new leadership team

By Carol Jessen-Klixbull

Sister Karen Rose, who was elected as the 18th prioress of St. Benedict’s Monastery, St. Joseph, on Feb. 25, has selected the leadership team that will serve with her for the next six years.

Everyday Discipleship. February 5, 2023

Looking ahead: 2023 Lenten opportunities in the diocese

By Carol Jessen-Klixbull

Local religious communities will be hosting a variety of Lenten services, retreats and other events.

Around the Diocese. Obituaries. February 3, 2023

Obituary: Benedictine Sister Angelo Haspert

By Carol Jessen-Klixbull

Benedictine Sister Angelo (Margaret) Haspert, 98, died Jan. 29 at St. Scholastica Convent, St. Cloud. The Eucharist of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. […]

Around the Diocese. Obituaries. January 12, 2023

Obituary: Benedictine Father Jonathan Fischer

By Carol Jessen-Klixbull

Benedictine Father Jonathan (Francis) Fischer, 88, died Jan. 11 in the retirement center at St. John’s Abbey. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 3 […]

Around the Diocese. Obituaries. December 23, 2022

Obituary: Poor Clare Sister Agnes Hackenmueller

By Carol Jessen-Klixbull

Poor Clare Sister Agnes Hackenmueller, 94, died Dec. 21 at St. Clare’s Monastery, Sauk Rapids. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. […]

Around the Diocese. Obituaries. December 6, 2022

Obituary: Deacon Mark Stenger

By Carol Jessen-Klixbull

Deacon Mark Stenger, 59, died Dec. 5 at his home in Frazee, Minnesota. Visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Church in Dent (36963 State Hwy. […]

Around the Diocese. Obituaries. November 22, 2022

Obituary: Benedictine Father Rene Thomas McGraw

By Carol Jessen-Klixbull

Benedictine Father Rene Thomas William McGraw, 87, died Nov. 20 in the retirement center at St. John’s Abbey, Collegeville. The Mass of Christian Burial will be […]

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The Solemnity of the Epiphany of ✨ Epiphany 2026 ✨
The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, the holy day that marks the arrival of the Magi to worship the infant Jesus and the manifestation of Christ to the world, was celebrated last Sunday, January 4. But did you know Epiphany lasts until next Sunday, January 11?
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