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Dianne Towalski is a multimedia reporter for The Central Minnesota Catholic Magazine.
Around the Diocese. Feature. April 2, 2023 1

Easter grace: St. John’s senior seeks deeper engagement in Church’s sacramental life

By Dianne Towalski

Blake Zavala, a senior at St. John’s University in Collegeville, is one of four students who will be received into full communion with the Church at the 9 p.m. student Mass April 16 at St. John’s Abbey Church in Collegeville.

Around the Diocese. Feature. April 2, 2023

Photos: Bishop Neary blesses holy oils at Chrism Mass

By Dianne Towalski

Bishop Patrick Neary and the priests, deacons and faithful of the diocese gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud March 30 for the annual Chrism Mass.

Around the Diocese. Feature. March 26, 2023

Bond between Benedictine sister, middle-school students still strong after 65 years

By Dianne Towalski

Five members of Sister Lois Wedl’s Holy Angels eighth-grade class from 1958 visited St. Benedict’s Monastery in St. Joseph March 21 to see their former teacher and celebrate the 65th anniversary of their eighth-grade graduation.

Español. February 26, 2023

Fotos: comunidad Latina se reúne para honrar a las parejas casadas

By Dianne Towalski

El obispo Patrick Neary, bendijo a los matrimonios que se reunieron con sus familias el 25 de Febrero para el segundo año de celebración anual, llamado Honrando a los Matrimonios Latinos.

Around the Diocese. Feature. February 26, 2023

Photos: Latino community gathers to honor married couples

By Dianne Towalski

Bishop Partick Neary blessed the marriages of couples that gathered with their families Feb. 25 for the second annual Honoring Marriage Day for the Latino community.

Español. February 5, 2023

Fe y familia de obispo electo Neary

By Dianne Towalski

Quienes lo conocen mejor dicen que el obispo electo Neary trae muchos dones y un oído atento a su ministerio.

Around the Diocese. Feature. January 29, 2023

Bishop-elect Neary’s faith and family

By Dianne Towalski

Those who know him best say Bishop-elect Neary brings many gifts and a listening ear to his ministry.  

Around the Diocese. January 8, 2023

Memorial Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral celebrates life of Pope Benedict XVI

By Dianne Towalski

“As we give thanks for the gifts of faith, mercy and salvation in God’s eternal kingdom, we give thanks for Pope Benedict’s part in bringing much of this to us, God’s people. He gave his entire life to building that kingdom,” Bishop Kettler said.

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