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The fire, which was concentrated in the building’s office area and reconciliation rooms, did not damage the worship space or school, although there is some smoke and water damage in those areas.

The event was meant to bring parishioners together, give them a peek at the building’s progress and help them see and feel God’s presence in their new sacred space.

The Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota, released a letter Jan. 14 from the bishops of Minnesota to legislators, encouraging them to reject the legalization of online sports gambling.

When Benedictine Father John Klassen’s 23-year run as abbot of Saint John’s Abbey in Collegeville ended in January 2024, he was asked what was next on his agenda.
Recognizing the need for Hispanic/Latino ministry in the Diocese in St. Cloud, he said his plan was to “work hard to become competent in Spanish.”

Check out the upcoming events at parishes and other venues around the diocese.

“The life and example of Father Pierz deserves to be taught and his holy example imitated,” Father Bechtold said. “This book was just so interesting — I knew others would like to hear it as well.”

As a certified Love and Logic facilitator, Imholte will present two sessions for parents during the Festival of Families event Feb. 2 at St. Francis Xavier Church in Sartell.

To promote peace in our uncertain times, the Sisters of St. Benedict’s Monastery in St. Joseph are hosting a week of focused daily prayer.