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    February 12, 20264

    Onamia Crosier Priory to transition to Phoenix

    February 11, 20264

    Hearts of Mercy: How the Bishop’s Annual Appeal forms agents of compassion

    February 11, 20264

    Retired New Ulm priest Father Fink who makes his home near Osakis still serving at 90

  • All Things New
    All Things New
    February 11, 20264

    On Canon Law with Father Crane: Answering some FAQs regarding All Things New

    February 3, 20264

    Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future: Renewed by the Spirit

    January 22, 20264

    Walking Together in Faith; Updates on All Things New

  • Our Church in the World
    Our Church in the World
    February 11, 20264

    Tributes salute Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen’s anticipated beatification

    February 11, 20264

    Pope Leo XIV prays at Vatican’s Lourdes grotto for the sick on World Day of the Sick

    February 5, 20264

    Science teacher honors Challenger crew’s memory by encouraging curiosity, resilience, faith

  • Through Another Lens
    Through Another Lens
    February 11, 20264

    Now that the Sheen beatification is again moving forward, can the Church learn from the unfortunate episode?

    February 11, 20264

    Why is it a problem for the SSPX to ordain new bishops?

    February 5, 20264

    Craycraft: All sin is personal but all sin is social

  • Everyday Discipleship
    Everyday Discipleship
    • On Canon Law with Father Crane
    • Our Faith Explained
    • Our Faith in Action
    • In Light of Faith
    February 11, 20264

    Who was Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman?

    February 11, 20264

    Meet 5 married couples who are saints

    February 11, 20264

    Hearts of Mercy: How the Bishop’s Annual Appeal forms agents of compassion

  • Arts & Culture
    Arts & Culture
    February 11, 20264

    A quick history of Mardi Gras

    February 11, 20264

    The bishop meets ‘the Boss’: New Jersey bishop has impromptu lunch with Bruce Springsteen

    February 5, 20264

    Pope welcomes new Marian mosaic, St. Rose of Lima statue in Vatican Gardens

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Dianne Towalski is a multimedia reporter for The Central Minnesota Catholic Magazine.
Around the Diocese. July 10, 2022

Saying yes: Two Benedictine sisters to make final profession July 11

By Dianne Towalski

Benedictine Sisters Bridgette Powers and Laura Suhr are both set to make their perpetual monastic profession July 11 at St. Benedict’s Monastery in St. Joseph.

Around the Diocese. July 4, 2022 1

Facebook ‘like’ leads to vocation for Crosier brother

By Dianne Towalski

Brother Daniel Hernandez’s ordination is set for July 9 at Holy Cross in Onamia.

Around the Diocese. June 27, 2022 2

Browerville parish blesses new shrine on local farm

By Dianne Towalski

The crucifix is one of five “regional crucifixes” or shrines in the Browerville area and is located on the Ryan and Rachel Dreher farm east of town on the corner of County Highways 14 and 25.

Around the Diocese. June 26, 2022 2

Richmond native professes first vows with Franciscan order in Ohio 

By Dianne Towalski

Toni Schlangen, who is now Sister Bridget, recalls the moment of grace that transformed her.

Around the Diocese. Feature. June 12, 2022

Photos: Deacon ordination 2022

By Dianne Towalski

Five members of the diocese’s Hispanic community were ordained to the permanent diaconate by Bishop Donald Kettler June 11 at St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Español. June 10, 2022

Cinco hombres latinos se unirán al diaconado permanente de la Diócesis de St. Cloud

By Dianne Towalski

Cinco hombres latinos se unirán al diaconado permanente de la Diócesis de St. Cloud.

Around the Diocese. Feature. June 5, 2022

Five Latino men to join permanent diaconate

By Dianne Towalski

Jesús Hernández Chávez, Jorge Carillo-Ambriz, Mario Mancilla, Carlos Pesqueda Silva and Lorenzo Sánchez Rodríguez will be ordained June 11.

Feature. Arts & Culture. May 22, 2022

‘Bleacher Brothers’ to visit all 30 MLB stadiums on evangelization tour

By Dianne Towalski

The two Franciscan friars will stop at Target Field in Minneapolis on June 24.

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