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    June 2, 20264

    Not outdated: The parish as a living mission

    May 28, 20264

    Father Knoblach: The indefinable Church

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    May 28, 20264

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    Saint Profile: St. Clotilde

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Nikki Rajala is a writer/copy editor for The Central Minnesota Catholic Magazine.
Around the Diocese. September 1, 2023

Faith-based Beginning Experience: Weekends create space for divorced and widowed persons to heal

By Nikki Rajala

Beginning Experience weekends create time and space for divorced, widowed and legally separated persons to delve deeply into the emotional aftermath of the loss of a spousal relationship, so they can grieve.

Around the Diocese. Feature. July 19, 2023

‘Vocation within  a vocation,’ Benedictine sisters publish new music

By Nikki Rajala

Benedictine Sisters Delores Dufner and Christine Manderfeld published books of hymns and other sung prayers.

Español. July 19, 2023

Orador principal del Congreso Eucarístico Dr. Tim O’Malley: ¡’Ustedes son un pueblo eucarístico’!

By Nikki Rajala

El teólogo católico, autor y maestro, el Dr. Tim O’Malley será el orador principal del 7 al 9 de septiembre en el Congreso Eucarístico local, (consulte […]

Around the Diocese. July 19, 2023

Diocesan Eucharistic Congress keynoter Dr. Tim O’Malley: ‘You are a eucharistic people!’

By Nikki Rajala

Keynote speaker for the Eucharistic Congress, Dr. Tim O’Malley said, “You can’t become a eucharistic people in the abstract… Our task is to come together. To manifest our love of Christ to the world. To become what we receive in the Eucharist.

Around the Diocese. June 14, 2023

Staples native Chloe Kramer to begin national training in pro-life leadership program

By Nikki Rajala

Chloe Kramer, president of North Dakota State University Students for Life, was recently selected to the Students for Life of America’s National Leaders Collective and for the Student Spokesperson Class, one of seven students selected for a national yearlong leadership program. She will begin training June 22 in Washington, D.C.

Around the Diocese. Feature. May 18, 2023

Jubilarian priests of the diocese reflect on their ministries 

By Nikki Rajala

2023 jubilarian priests of the St.
Cloud Diocese reflect on highlights of their ministries. 

Around the Diocese. Feature. April 23, 2023

Mayhew Lake parishioners post stories on ‘Wall of Grace and Mercy’

By Nikki Rajala

“Being able to better explain our own faith will help us listen and welcome them,” said Jackie Popp, member of the One in Christ ACC discipleship committee.

Around the Diocese. Feature. April 10, 2023

Praying the ‘Stations of the Resurrection’

By Nikki Rajala

“The Stations of the Resurrection” is a new devotional booklet that follows Jesus’ life after his death through Pentecost.

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@bishoppatricknearycsc celebrated, along with Fath @bishoppatricknearycsc celebrated, along with Father Derek Wiechmann, the Memorial Day Mass at Assumption Cemetery, honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. The celebration brought the community together in prayer, remembrance, and gratitude for those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms and those currently serving. This day reminds us not only to mourn the fallen but also to carry forward their legacy of courage, selflessness and love for others. #memorialday2026❤️🤍💙🇺🇸 #memorialday #memorialweekend
@bishoppatricknearycsc was on hand after the 5 p.m @bishoppatricknearycsc was on hand after the 5 p.m Mass May 23 at St. Mary of Mount Carmel in Long Prairie for the groundbreaking of a long-awaited campus expansion. The project will connect the existing school and church and will include a fellowship hall  with kitchen, a gathering space, an adoration chapel, a youth room and two Montessori-inspired classrooms. Read more about the details of the project in next week’s Friday Feed newsletter. #churchbuilding #churchconstruction #catholicschools #catholiceducation
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