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    April 9, 20264

    Butter sculptor brings a taste of Minnesota to national Catholic education gathering

    April 9, 20264

    Divine Mercy Sunday Celebrations

    April 9, 20264

    Educators must help heal the human heart, especially in youth, bishop says in NCEA keynote

  • All Things New
    All Things New
    April 2, 20264

    Annunciation shares Holy Thursday bread-baking tradition

    March 26, 20264

    Milestone Moment: Proposed parish mergers announced

    March 24, 20264

    Father Binsfeld: When ritual meets renewal

  • Our Church in the World
    Our Church in the World
    April 9, 20264

    In a time of war, Catholic parish’s interfaith peace meal celebrates ‘our oneness in faith’

    April 9, 20264

    ‘We need more saints’: Center helps to advance canonization causes

    April 9, 20264

    Vilnius’ hospice stands as a living work of Divine Mercy as city prepares to host global congress

  • Everyday Discipleship
    Everyday Discipleship
    • On Canon Law with Father Crane
    • Our Faith Explained
    • Our Faith in Action
    • In Light of Faith
    April 9, 20264

    Mary, icon of the Church

    April 6, 20264

    Saint Profile: St. Stanislaus of Kraków

    April 1, 20264

    How the Triduum can strengthen your love for the Eucharist

  • Through Another Lens
    Through Another Lens
    April 9, 20264

    Theologian Timothy P. O’Malley on contemplation, knowledge and the way forward for Catholic education

    April 8, 20264

    Honoring the home God has given us

    April 1, 20264

    MCC Inside the Capitol: What is and is Not Moving Through the Session 

  • Arts & Culture
    Arts & Culture
    April 9, 20264

    ANALYSIS: Deepfake popes and bishops abound: Here’s how the Church can push back ‘AI attack’ on truth

    April 9, 20264

    Proclaiming Easter joy in digital spaces

    April 2, 20264

    From Formula 1 to dramatic conversion: Monaco’s new Catholics this Easter season tell their stories

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Dianne Towalski is a multimedia reporter for The Central Minnesota Catholic Magazine.
Around the Diocese. Feature. March 6, 2022

Photos: Bishop welcomes catechumens and candidates at Rite of Election

By Dianne Towalski

Bishop Donald Kettler celebrated the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion March 6 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud with catechumens and candidates from around the diocese.

Around the Diocese. Feature. February 27, 2022

Sauk Rapids parish holds prayer service for peace

By Dianne Towalski

The service included music with a full choir, a rosary, time for silent prayer and adoration and a Litany of the Sacred Heart. People were also invited to write a prayer intention on a slip of paper, which was then placed near the altar during the service.

Español. February 27, 2022

Graduados de primera clase del Instituto Emaús: ‘Formados para el acompañamiento’

By Dianne Towalski

Catorce miembros de la comunidad católica latina de la Diócesis de St. Cloud (y uno de la Diócesis de Crookston) han completado sus estudios y obtenido un certificado en ministerio pastoral de la diócesis.

Around the Diocese. Feature. February 27, 2022

Photos: Catholic Men’s Conference focuses on the power of prayer

By Dianne Towalski

Men from around the diocese gathered at St. Francis Xavier Church in Sartell Feb. 26 for the annual Catholic Men’s Conference.

Around the Diocese. Feature. February 27, 2022

First class graduates from Emmaus Institute: ‘Trained for accompaniment’

By Dianne Towalski

Fourteen members of the Diocese of St. Cloud’s Latino Catholic community (and one from the Diocese of Crookston) completed their studies and earned a certificate in pastoral ministry from the diocese.

Around the Diocese. January 30, 2022

New Munich woman focuses on igniting faith in Catholic youth

By Dianne Towalski

A member of Immaculate Conception Parish in New Munich, Ashley Maus joined SPIRITUS Ministries in August. She is one of 12 young adults currently serving with the Menasha, Wisconsin-based organization.

Around the Diocese. Feature. January 30, 2022

Photos: Synod, hip-hop artist featured at diocesan youth rally

By Dianne Towalski

“Together” was the theme for this year’s combined middle and high school youth rally, held at Cathedral High School in St. Cloud Jan. 30.

Around the Diocese. Feature. January 23, 2022

Photos: March for Life 2022

By Dianne Towalski

Pro-life advocates from around the state braved freezing temperatures to gather at the State Capitol Jan. 22 for the 49th annual MCCL March for Life.

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ICYMI: MN sculptor Gerry Kulzer brought his State ICYMI: MN sculptor Gerry Kulzer brought his State Fair butter sculpting skills to the NCEA convention this past week. Read about it at the link in our bio. #NCEA2026 #buttersculpture #mnstatefair
Catholic school teachers and principals from acros Catholic school teachers and principals from across the @diocesestcloud have gathered in Minneapolis with thousands of Catholic educators for the annual National Catholic Educational Association 2026 Convention. The event, with the theme, “Believe” began April 7 and wraps up tomorrow, April 9. The opening Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Bernard Hebda of the @archdiocesespm, along with several attending bishops and priests. @catholicschoolsarchspm @nceatalk #ncea2026 @catholicunitedcu
During Lent, tune in to our YouTube channel, @dioc During Lent, tune in to our YouTube channel, @dioceseofsaintcloudmn, for a weekly video featuring Benedictine Brother Aelred Senna, a monk of @saintjohnsabbey. He will share a new easy plant-based recipe each week. On the menu this week is Mujadara, a Lebanese dish of  rice, lentils and caramelized onions. Recipe provided in YouTube description. #lent #lentseason #meatlessmeals
@bishoppatricknearycsc and the priests, deacons an @bishoppatricknearycsc and the priests, deacons and faithful of the diocese gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud March 26 for the annual #chrismmass. During the Mass, Bishop Neary blessed the holy oils that will be used in parishes this year — the oil for the sick and the oil for catechumens — and consecrated the Sacred Chrism.
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