New outpost center in St. Cloud offers compassionate, accessible healthcare to underserved communities.

Over the years as a teacher and administrator, Erin Hatlestad has learned a little about that call to hospitality and the importance of creating a culture of welcome for students, staff and visitors.

Youth in grades 9-12 from around the diocese came together Oct. 26 at St. Cloud State University for the first Apostle Games.

Several members of the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls gathered with parishioners and others Oct. 22 for a Catholic Public Witness for Immigrants Day prayer vigil at St. Francis Xavier Church in Sartell.

Parishioners and their pets gathered Oct. 5 at Sacred Heart Parish in Sauk Rapids for a blessing in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis.

On Sept. 22, a foggy morning, people from all walks of life drove by — families in SUVs, construction workers in pickup trucks, cement mixers, entire buses of kids on the way to school, the Little Falls Police and Morrison County Sheriff, even a pizza delivery guy — all waving and honking.

Throughout the whole journey Christ Our Light pastor Father Kevin Anderson has stressed the positive and encouraged parishioners to focus less on what they’re giving up and more on the presence of Christ in it all.

The annual award recognizes individuals who embody the spirit of the biblical Good Samaritan offering compassion and support to those in need without expecting anything in return.