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    December 5, 20254

    Obituary: Franciscan Sister Lillian Kroll

    December 4, 20254

    Saint John’s receives $10 Million Rural Ministry Grant to pioneer large-scale collaboration with nine Catholic dioceses

    December 4, 20254

    CRS welcomes new board chair Bishop Patrick Neary, CSC

  • All Things New
    All Things New
    December 4, 20254

    A clear and hopeful vision is emerging

    December 1, 20254

    Change in the Church: ‘We never did it that way before’

    December 1, 20254

    Embracing change: conversion, continuity and the mission to make All Things New

  • Our Church in the World
    Our Church in the World
    December 4, 20254

    Churches, temples become emergency camps in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka

    December 4, 20254

    Papal commission votes against ordaining women deacons

    December 4, 20254

    Unity, dialogue, respect: On first trip, pope highlights paths to peace

  • Everyday Discipleship
    Everyday Discipleship
    • On Canon Law with Father Crane
    • Our Faith Explained
    • Our Faith in Action
    • In Light of Faith
    December 7, 20254

    Saint Profile: Saint Finnian

    December 4, 20254

    Question Corner: Do Catholics give things up for Advent?

    December 4, 20254

    ‘One mightier than I is coming’: Advent with St. John the Baptist

  • Through Another Lens
    Through Another Lens
    December 1, 20254

    Is our dream big enough? Advent hopes in a season of change

    November 25, 20254

    Crowe: Pope Leo offered wisdom for all ages during digital encounter

    November 19, 20254

    Torres: Holy people teach us compassionate advocacy

  • Arts & Culture
    Arts & Culture
    December 4, 20254

    U.S. theologian Weigel honored for defense of human dignity in the face of aggression

    December 4, 20254

    The boozy brew Charles Dickens popularized, and its connection to St. Nicholas

    November 25, 20254

    White Sox co-owner says pope told him he’d ‘love to’ throw a season opening pitch in future

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Nikki Rajala is a writer/copy editor for The Central Minnesota Catholic Magazine.
Around the Diocese. Feature. May 30, 2020

How has the coronavirus affected central Minnesota’s farmers?

By Nikki Rajala

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.

Around the Diocese. Feature. April 4, 2020 2

Father Mark Stang’s book tells of surrender to God’s persistent ‘tugs’

By Nikki Rajala

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.

Around the Diocese. Feature. March 8, 2020

Envisioning a grief lodge for Central Minnesota

By Nikki Rajala

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

Around the Diocese. Feature. November 25, 2019 1

Paynesville woman embarks on pilgrimage of gratitude during November

By Nikki Rajala

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

Around the Diocese. Feature. November 17, 2019

Christ Our Light parishioners create seed mosaic to share the Gospel

By Nikki Rajala

This year the focus is on the miracles of Jesus.

Around the Diocese. Feature. October 13, 2019 2

Father Ken Thielman receives CentraCare award for 21 years of service

By Nikki Rajala

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.

Feature. Around the Diocese. October 13, 2019

Brianda Cediel lives and teaches servant leadership

By Nikki Rajala

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

Around the Diocese. October 1, 2019

Soccer program fosters fun, future friends for young players

By Nikki Rajala

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).

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Bethany Tollefson, a professor in the Department o Bethany Tollefson, a professor in the Department of Nursing Science at St. Cloud State University and a member of the diocesan mental health ministry team, explores common mental health concerns that often intensify during this time of year — grief, depression and anxiety — as well as the need for self-care. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthduringholidays
Bethany Tollefson, a professor in the Department o Bethany Tollefson, a professor in the Department of Nursing Science at St. Cloud State University and a member of the diocesan mental health ministry team, explores common mental health concerns that often intensify during this time of year — grief, depression and anxiety — as well as the need for self-care. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthduringholidays
Today, the last Sunday of the liturgical year, we Today, the last Sunday of the liturgical year, we celebrate the solemnity of Christ the King. A newcomer to the church calendar — established 100 years ago — this feast is designed to give special recognition to the dominion Christ our Lord has over our lives. Read more at the link in our bio. #ChristTheKing #catholiclife #catholicfaith
One of the youngest participants in the family fai One of the youngest participants in the family faith formation program at St. Mary Parish in Mora, part of the @fourpillarsinfaithacc studies a picture of St. Padre Pio, who was the topic of the Nov. 16 meeting. More on this great program to come, stay tuned! #faithformation #familytime #familyfaithformation #catholic #catholiclife  #catholicfaith #family #padrepio #saintpadrepio
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