For more than 25 years, volunteers at Annunciation in Mayhew Lake have baked mini loaves of bread to wrap and hand out after Holy Thursday Mass. This year, a group of volunteers from both Annunciation and Sacred Heart in Sauk Rapids are carrying on the practice.
Annunciation shares Holy Thursday bread-baking tradition
Milestone Moment: Proposed parish mergers announced
The All Things New pastoral planning process reaches a significant milestone as the diocese shares projected plans, grounded in prayer, discernment and hope for the future.
Father Binsfeld: When ritual meets renewal
As parishes navigate change through All Things New, Father Steven Binsfeld reflects on how ritual, Eucharist, and shared imagination can carry the Church forward with hope amid loss.
Good Idea: Five ACCs unite to bring healing event to St. Cloud Diocese
Nine individuals from five ACCs are planning a “Healing the Whole Person” video series, offering emotional, physical and spiritual healing experiences.
GOOD IDEA: Why Catholics leave and what might bring them back
When Father Erik Lundgren and Kelli Kleinschnitz of the Holy Saints ACC launched a simple postcard campaign last October, they weren’t sure what to expect. The goal was straightforward: invite fallen-away or under-practicing Catholics to share their stories through an anonymous survey.
On Canon Law with Father Crane: Answering some FAQs regarding All Things New
As the All Things New pastoral planning process moves forward, many parishioners have shared thoughtful questions and concerns. To help bring clarity and context, Father Crane offers insight into some of the most frequently asked questions.
Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future: Renewed by the Spirit
The Committee for the Affirmation of Plans has now reviewed proposals from all 29 Area Catholic Communities, setting the stage for the next phase of discernment.
Walking Together in Faith; Updates on All Things New
All Things New invites us to trust that the same Spirit who guided our parishes in the past is guiding us now.






















