While in Minnesota Sept. 20 to Oct. 3, the 16 delegates from Homa Bay, Kenya — a sister diocese to St. Cloud — experienced everything from bowling and four-wheeling to raking leaves and square dancing to beautiful expressions of worship and prayer.
Homa Bay delegation changes lives — one heart at a time
Act-oberfest
The fourth annual Act-oberfest variety show drew a crowd to the Falls Ballroom in Little Falls Oct. 15. Eleven acts entertained the audience with songs, skits […]
A blessing for caregivers
Current and retired health care professionals from around the diocese gathered Oct. 8 in the Sacred Heart Chapel of St. Benedict’s Monastery in St. Joseph for […]
100 years, Our Lady of Fatima
The parishes of St. Augustine and St. Mary’s Cathedral hosted an Our Lady of Fatima Centennial Celebration Oct. 13 to honor the 100-year anniversary of the […]
Encounters matter most to outgoing director
After more than 10 years as Catholic Charities’ director of social concerns, Kathy Langer said it is “with a tear and a smile” that she will transition into retirement at the end of October.
New social concerns director ready to practice what he’s been preaching
New Catholic Charities’ director of social concerns, Brian Jorgensen, is looking forward to orming relationships with those who are in need and with those who can help those in need.
Albany gathering focuses on shared mission, practices
Representatives from parish social justice teams around the diocese came together Oct. 14 at Seven Dolors Church in Albany to share stories and ideas about bringing communities together to focus on social concerns.
Workshop next step in gathering information for diocesan planning
Bishop Donald Kettler and members of the Diocesan Planning Council held a workshop Sept. 25 at Diocesan Ministry Day as part of the ongoing process to determine what actions to take in light of an expected decline in the number of active priests between 2020 and 2030.