The parish was founded in 1886. It now has 622 households. Deacon Jerry Snyder answered the following questions. Q: What is the most interesting facet of […]
Parish profile – St. Ann, Wadena
Battle with alcoholism teaches couple that forgiveness is ‘greatest act of mercy’
Setting foot in the warm comfort of Joe and Lori Leis’ rural home near Princeton, the casual observer would never guess the trials the loving, hospitable […]
Event for young adults to feature Mass, speaker and Twin Cities musician
On Saturday, Oct. 29, the St. Cloud Diocese encourages young adults, ages 18 and over, to attend the second “Celebrate Young Adult Day.” Registration is 12:45 […]
‘Believe’ is theme of Senior High Youth Rally Oct. 30
The theme of 28th annual St. Cloud Diocesan Senior High Youth Rally is “Believe.” It will be from 11:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, […]
Fraternity of Priests offers healing Mass Oct. 24 in Perham
All are welcome to attend a healing Mass Oct. 24 celebrated by the Fraternity of Priests of the St. Cloud Diocese at St. Henry Church, 234 […]
Gleaning is no small potatoes
Those in need may not always be able to get out to the fields to glean the leftover harvest, so Bernie Quist of St. Paul Parish in St. Cloud started a volunteer group to do just that.
Batches of bouja blend tradition, stir up memories
“Just bring your container and your Sunday meal is ready,” advised a long-ago advertisement for bouja in The Visitor. It’s still true. This delicious, hearty, comfort food — a thick meat-and-vegetables soup with roots in the Midwest — has a long-standing tradition in the St. Cloud Diocese
Bishop Kettler: Answering our call to be faithful citizens
We modern-day disciples face many challenges when it comes to voting and living out our civic responsibilities. We live in a political environment often marked by strident partisanship, negative campaigning and simplistic sound bites. We may feel politically homeless because candidates and political parties fail to embrace a vision of society consistent with the Gospel — a vision that respects everyone’s God-given human dignity and helps build a world in which every person can reach their full potential.