Bertha parish celebrates its feast day
Festive feast day: St. Joseph’s Day
Lawsuit alleging abuse names diocese
The Diocese of St. Cloud was among defendants named in a civil lawsuit March 16 alleging that Father Antonio Marfori sexually abused a minor in the […]
Traditions help Villard family keep Holy Week holy
Since the mid-1500s, pilgrims have visited seven churches in Rome and other parts of the world during Holy Week. Some believe the tradition — often called […]
Minnesota bishops talk about priority issues with governor, legislators
For Minnesota’s bishops, a recent day of meetings with Gov. Mark Dayton and state legislators in St. Paul was an opportunity to build relationships and discuss […]
Melrose, Freeport students learn good things can come from tragedy
Sacred Heart School in Freeport invited students and staff from St. Mary’s School in Melrose to pray, share a meal and get to know one another […]
Teens hope to build relationships on mission trip to Mexico
Stephanie Jimenez and Esmeralda Mancilla will experience Easter in Mexico this year. The two Catholic high school seniors from central Minnesota will spend 10 days there, […]
In wake of church fire, St. Mary School feels community’s support
When students returned to St. Mary’s School in Melrose on Monday, March 14, they were abuzz with stories and questions about the fire that damaged St. […]
Rich liturgy planned for annual chrism Mass
Each year, just before Easter, the bishop of the diocese blesses the oil that will be used in parishes for the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, initiation, […]