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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.

Focus on Faith. Lent. 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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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

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North American Catholics identify harm of polarization, bishop says

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

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

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Commission focuses on ensuring world synod will be prayerful experience

Eucharistic Revival

Around the DioceseEucharistic RevivalFeature May 18, 2023

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

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

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

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Major Catholic organizations partner with 2024 National Eucharistic Congress

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

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New York Eucharistic Congress invites 10,000 pilgrims to encounter Jesus Christ on ‘holy ground’

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