As Christmas approaches, we give thanks that the Word became flesh and chose to pitch his tent among us human beings. The greatest gift we have ever received, Jesus Christ, dwells within us and comes to us at every Mass.
Bishop Patrick Neary: The greatest gift we have ever received
Bishop Patrick Neary: Grateful for each day
November is a special month for us as Roman Catholics but also Americans as we celebrate National Vocational Awareness Month, World Day of the Poor and Thanksgiving.
SPECIAL STATEMENT: Bishop Neary joins Pope Francis in calling for day of prayer for peace Oct. 27
In an Oct. 19 statement, St. Cloud Bishop Patrick Neary, C.S.C., joined Pope Francis’ call for a day of prayer for peace on Oct. 27.
Bishop Neary: Hearts on fire, feet on the move
Bishop Neary shares the purpose of World Mission Sunday, and how it unites us all as missionaries to help build the Body of Christ through a shared mission of hope, goodness and compassion.
Bishop Neary: Growing closer to the flock
Bishop Neary says he looks towards the future and names six priorities.
Bishop Neary: Creation: ‘And God saw that it was good’
Care for creation resonates with many in our diocese — may God help us to feel intimately united with all that exists as stewards of his creation.
Bishop Neary: Deep down we are one body in Christ
Bishop Neary says, “Christ in the Eucharist calls us to become better bridge-builders in a world where alienation and loneliness is increasing.”
Bishop Neary: ‘Grounded in the Good’: A graduation message
We will be celebrating the graduation of many of our students in the Diocese, all the way from kindergarten through high school.