• Follow Us
  • Search
  • Home
  • Officials
  • Español
  • Special Sections
  • Archives
The Central Minnesota Catholic
  • Around the Diocese
    Around the Diocese
    • Bishop Neary's Column
    • Obituaries
    • Officials
    January 15, 20264

    Former Minnesota Viking Matt Birk shares faith journey with more than 500 gathered in St. Augusta

    January 14, 20264

    Royalton sisters launch piano ministry with Lenten program

    January 8, 20264

    Local leaders respond, call for prayers as Minneapolis police say woman dead after shooting involving federal agent

  • All Things New
    All Things New
    January 15, 20264

    Walking the journey: Invitation, accompaniment and discipleship 

    January 7, 20264

    Saltmarsh on All Things New: When the mission moves forward

    December 30, 20254

    Where hospitality becomes holy: The Church’s Ellis Island moment

  • Our Church in the World
    Our Church in the World
    January 15, 20264

    Jan. 18-25: The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

    January 14, 20264

    FletcherFest celebrates young legacy of student killed in shooting at all-school Mass

    January 14, 20264

    March for Life 2026 challenges abortion with message ‘Life Is a Gift’

  • Everyday Discipleship
    Everyday Discipleship
    • On Canon Law with Father Crane
    • Our Faith Explained
    • Our Faith in Action
    • In Light of Faith
    January 18, 20264

    Saint profile: St. Francis de Sales

    January 15, 20264

    Jan. 18-25: The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

    January 14, 20264

    For Pope Leo XIV, Christian unity is not just an ideal, but an imperative

  • Through Another Lens
    Through Another Lens
    January 14, 20264

    Heinlein: Christ’s prayer for unity

    January 14, 20264

    Catholic writer Kathryn Jean Lopez on the pro-life movement’s ‘front lines of love’

    January 7, 20264

    Saltmarsh on All Things New: When the mission moves forward

  • Arts & Culture
    Arts & Culture
    January 16, 20264

    Archbishop Broglio: MLK challenges all to ‘live out’ solidarity, human dignity

    January 14, 20264

    Historic altar at St. Mark’s monastery in Jerusalem unveiled for first time in 350 years

    January 14, 20264

    Rev. King, a Baptist, lived Catholic social justice in ‘extraordinary fashion,’ says cardinal

  • Homepage

OSV News is a national and international wire service reporting on Catholic issues and issues that affect Catholics.
Our Church in the World. January 14, 2026

FletcherFest celebrates young legacy of student killed in shooting at all-school Mass

By OSV News

Jesse and Mollie Merkel, parents of Fletcher, said they hope to remember him as he lived, not as he died. They created FletcherFest, an event that included many of Fletcher’s favorite things.

Our Church in the World. January 14, 2026

March for Life 2026 challenges abortion with message ‘Life Is a Gift’

By OSV News

The 2026 national March for Life promises to bring tens of thousands of pro-life Americans to the nation’s capital to celebrate the beauty of every human person, born and unborn, with the theme “Life Is a Gift.”

Our Church in the World. January 14, 2026

Wisconsin bishop invites faithful to share stories of Marian visionary Adele Brice

By OSV News

A formal inquiry of a 19th-century Belgian-American immigrant woman who witnessed three apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary has begun in the Diocese of Green Bay.

Our Church in the World. January 14, 2026 2

Pope sets Jubilee to mark 800th year since St. Francis’ death; saint’s body to be displayed

By OSV News

According to the decree, Pope Leo has established that from Jan. 10, following the closing of the church’s Jubilee Year, until Jan. 10, 2027, a special Year of St. Francis.

Español. January 8, 2026

El arzobispo Hebda pide oraciones tras la muerte a tiros de una mujer a manos de un agente del ICE en Minneapolis

By OSV News

El arzobispo Bernard A. Hebda hizo un llamado a la oración después de que la policía informara que una mujer fue declarada muerta tras un tiroteo en el que estuvo involucrado un agente federal en Minneapolis el 7 de enero.

Arts & Culture. January 8, 2026

Essays offer timely look at Jewish identity and Catholicism

By OSV News

“From Sinai to Rome: Jewish Identity in the Catholic Church” is a collection of essays from scholars and Jewish Catholics that speaks into this confusion with beautiful clarity.

Arts & Culture. Uncategorized. January 7, 2026

Shrine prepares to share Mother Seton’s ‘Revolutionary’ impact as America turns 250

By OSV News

The national shrine dedicated to the first U.S.-born saint is aiming to help patriotic revelers discover the place of “Mother Seton” during America’s 250th anniversary year in 2026.

Arts & Culture. January 7, 2026

Indiana University running back carries Catholic values with him into playoffs

By OSV News

Roman Hemby said he owed much credit to John Carroll School for instilling the vital Catholic values that guide him today.

Posts pagination

Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 … 251 Next

CALENDAR EVENTS

Jan 20
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Theology Day: Beyond Belief—Collegeville, Emmaus Hall

Jan 22
10:30 am

March for Life — Saint Paul Cathedral, St. Paul

Jan 22
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Theology Day: The Stones of Corinth—Alexandria, St. Mary’s Church

Jan 24
January 24 @ 8:00 pm - January 25 @ 12:00 am

Middle School Lock-In — YMCA, St. Cloud

Jan 31
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Pasta Dinner — Gilman, St. Peter and Paul’s Church

View Calendar

Digital Edition

Digital Edition Archives

Article Archives

Speaking of Faith: A Minnesota Catholic podcast

The Central Minnesota Catholic Magazine – Español

Español January 18, 2026

Historia de un santo: San Francisco de Sales

Español January 15, 2026

El Papa establece un jubileo para conmemorar los 800 años de la muerte de San Francisco

Español January 12, 2026

Historia de un santo: San Antonio Abad

Español January 8, 2026

El arzobispo Hebda pide oraciones tras la muerte a tiros de una mujer a manos de un agente del ICE en Minneapolis

Español January 8, 2026

El Papa León exhorta a los católicos a redescubrir las enseñanzas del Concilio Vaticano II

EspañolUncategorized January 4, 2026

Historia de Santo: San Hilario de Poitiers

Español December 30, 2025

Los obispos de EEUU destacan la virtud de la esperanza en sus diócesis durante el cierre del Año Jubilar de 2025

The Central Minnesota Catholic Instagram

centralmncatholic

Official magazine of the Diocese of Saint Cloud, Minnesota

As a way to understand why so many have drifted fr As a way to understand why so many have drifted from the Church — and what might, draw them back — Father Erik Lundgren and Kelli Kleinschnitz of the Holy Saints ACC launched a postcard campaign last fall to invite fallen-away or under-practicing Catholics to share their stories through an anonymous survey. The cards also invited them to attend a “Your Path” event with former Minnesota Vikings center Matt Birk as the featured speaker. On Jan. 14, more than 500 people turned out to hear him share his story of rediscovering purpose, faith, and calling in today’s world at St. Mary Help of Christians Church in St. Augusta. #catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith #football #mnvikings
✨ Epiphany 2026 ✨
The Solemnity of the Epiphany of ✨ Epiphany 2026 ✨
The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, the holy day that marks the arrival of the Magi to worship the infant Jesus and the manifestation of Christ to the world, was celebrated last Sunday, January 4. But did you know Epiphany lasts until next Sunday, January 11?
What are you doing to celebrate Epiphany? Share your photos in the comments! 👇(Magi figures in the photo above are by Tildy Ellis and displayed at @saintjohnsabbey Church)
#Epiphany #ThreeKingsDay #Catholic #Orthodox #FaithTraditions
Father Scott Pogatchnik celebrated a special Mass Father Scott Pogatchnik celebrated a special Mass Dec. 28 at St. Mary’s Cathedral to close the Jubilee Year of Hope. The Holy Year opened at the Vatican Dec. 24, 2024, and will officially close Jan. 6, 2026, the feast of Epiphany. To celebrate the extraordinary year, the diocese’s millennium cross was refurbished to be used in the opening Mass and displayed all year. At the end of the closing Mass, the cross was moved to its permanent place near the tabernacle at St. Mary’s. Read more about the cross at the link in our bio. #yearofhope #jubileeyear #catholicproudstcloud
Instagram post 18093630850932596 Instagram post 18093630850932596
Follow on Instagram

 

Hablando de Fe: Un podcast católico de Minnesota

The Central Minnesota Catholic Magazine

305 7th Avenue North
St. Cloud, MN 56303

Office hours: M-F
8:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Contact Us

(320) 251-3022

Kristi Anderson, Editor
Amber Walling, Staff Writer
Email Amber to submit a calendar event or call (320) 258-7630.
Anne Schluender, Database Assistant
Contact Anne if you need to update your address.
Dianne Towalski, Social Media Manager

Advertising Information

Pay your Advertising Bill
The Central Minnesota Catholic Magazine Ad Form

CALENDAR INFORMATION

Submission Deadlines

News Links

Diocese of Saint Cloud
USCCB News
Vatican News

Subscribe to The Central Minnesota Catholic newsletter!

Copyright © 2026 by The Central Minnesota Catholic.

Diocese of Saint Cloud.