While farmers are grateful to live in the country, “most are hurt badly by lower prices and the chaos in the processing and delivery of their particular products,” said Joe Borgerding, a member of St. Peter and Paul Parish in Elrosa for 64 years.

He believes it was people’s prayers for an increase in priestly vocations that allowed him to listen to the quiet “tug” in his heart.

The Kruzel family and others have channeled their grief into organizing events and plan a new center to support others who are grieving.

During the month of November, Linda Liebl has organized a unique pilgrimage — she’s attending 30 Masses in 30 days at 30 different churches.

This year the focus is on the miracles of Jesus.

Father Ken Thielman, 90, was honored Oct. 3 with CentraCare’s LaGratitude 2019 Service to the Foundation Award at the River’s Edge Convention Center, St. Cloud.

Through Hands Across the World program, Brianda Cediel welcomes newcomers, immigrants and refugees.

Dozens of preschoolers and kindergarteners are playing soccer in the field behind St. Paul Church in St. Cloud. It’s a brand-new program for some of the youngest students enrolled in Catholic Community Schools (CCS).