Around the Diocese

Featured speakers are Los Angeles Archbishop José Gomez, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and Obianuju Ekeocha, a pro-life advocate and founder of Culture of Life Africa.

The statue depicts a pregnant Mary with the hope that it may help young couples facing a difficult situation to be comforted and seek guidance.

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This week, people on the front lines of dealing with COVID-19 — teachers, administrators, law enforcement and medical workers — have had two virtual opportunities to share their experiences, from sorrow and grief to goodwill and laughter, thanks to an initiative of Christ our Light Parish in Princeton and Zimmerman.

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud will host the 39th annual Mardi Gras celebration Saturday, Jan. 23. Due to COVID-19, this year’s celebration is virtual and free.

Bishop Donald Kettler will preside at the vespers service, which includes music, prayer, Scripture and reflection for the over 61 million children who have been aborted since 1973.

Kathy Fischer’s ministry of presence in her community had its roots in a story about parish nursing in a cookbook gifted to her.

The Sisters of the Order of St. Benedict in St. Joseph handed over the keys of Genesis House to members of Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity in December. The transfer of the property ended with a prayer service to bless the home, the workers who will renovate it and the family who will come to live there.