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    Lenten Forgiveness Series: We, though many, are one

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Around the Diocese. March 12, 2026

Day on the Hill: One Catholic reporter’s bird’s eye view of advocacy

By Amber Walling

A reflection on visiting the Capitol, witnessing legislators’ responsibilities and realizing advocacy—rooted in faith and persistence—is our shared responsibility.

Around the Diocese. Feature. March 4, 2026

Hometown connection brings popular priest Father Mike Schmitz to St. Augusta

By Amber Walling

Lauren Bravo returned to her roots, St. Mary Help of Christians in St. Augusta, to introduce Father Schmitz Feb. 23.

Around the Diocese. Feature. March 3, 2026

Photos: 29th diocesan Catholic Men’s Conference

By Dianne Towalski

Men from across the St. Cloud Diocese and beyond gathered Feb. 28 at Saint John’s University in Collegeville for the 29th Diocesan Catholic Men’s Conference.

Around the Diocese. Feature. February 25, 2026 1

Well-known podcaster Father Mike Schmitz speaks in St. Augusta

By Dianne Towalski

Speaker, author and podcaster Father Mike Schmitz, widely known for his “Bible in a Year” and “Catechism in a Year” podcasts, spoke Feb. 23 at St. Mary Help of Christians Parish in St. Augusta, part of the Holy Saints ACC.

Around the Diocese. Feature. February 25, 2026

Photos: Catechumens gather for Rite of Election

By Dianne Towalski

Bishop Patrick Neary celebrated the Rite of Election Feb. 22 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud with catechumens from around the diocese.

Around the Diocese. February 19, 2026

Cathedral Ultimate Frisbee team encourages students across Central Minnesota to join

By The Central Minnesota Catholic

The team’s status as a club sport — not directly managed by the school — means participation is not limited to students at Cathedral.

Around the Diocese. Feature. February 18, 2026

Photos: Ash Wednesday in Jacobs Prairie

By Dianne Towalski

Parishioners braved the winter weather on Ash Wednesday to fill St. James Church in Jacobs Prairie, part of the Centered on Christ Area Catholic Community.

Around the Diocese. February 12, 2026 1

Onamia Crosier Priory to transition to Phoenix

By The Central Minnesota Catholic

The Crosier Fathers and Brothers will consolidate their two locations in the United States to strengthen the long-term vitality and stability of Crosier life and presence.

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Men from across the St. Cloud Diocese and beyond g Men from across the St. Cloud Diocese and beyond gathered Feb. 28 at Saint John’s University in Collegeville for the 29th Diocesan Catholic Men’s Conference. This year’s theme, “Walking Together as Brothers: A call to authentic accompaniment,” reflected the event’s mission to foster spiritual growth and community. The conference, which included speakers, workshops, reconciliation and Mass, was hosted by the diocesan Office of Marriage and Family. #catholicmen #catholicfaith #catholicproudstcloud
During Lent, tune in to our YouTube channel, at th During Lent, tune in to our YouTube channel, at the link in our bio, for a weekly video featuring Benedictine Brother Aelred Senna, a monk of @saintjohnsabbey. He will share a new easy plant-based recipe each week. On the menu this week is Matar Paneer, green peas and fresh cheese in tomato gravy. Recipe provided in YouTube description. #lent #lentseason #meatlessmeals
Speaker, author and podcaster @fathermikeschmitz, Speaker, author and podcaster @fathermikeschmitz, widely known for his “Bible in a Year” and “Catechism in a Year” podcasts, spoke Feb. 23 at St. Mary Help of Christians Parish in St. Augusta, part of the Holy Saints ACC.  His talk, titled “Serenity. Courage. Wisdom: peacefully accepting change while on your path of faith,” touched on changes that the diocese is going through in the current pastoral planning process. “Future generations will look back and realize that there was a generation of people that were willing to make whatever change it took, whatever adjustment it took to be able to fulfill that great commission — to make disciples here in St. Augusta and St. Cloud, Waite Park and Sartell and this whole area, this whole region,” he said.
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