On the morning after St. Mary Church in Melrose suffered a devastating fire, small groups of people gathered around the building to survey the damage, take […]
Melrose-area community comes together in wake of St. Mary Church fire
Catholic Foundation updates logo
The Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Saint Cloud recently unveiled its new logo — an asymmetrical sage-green cross. The words below now say “For the […]
Priests’ council hears reports on forgiveness festival, pastoral letter
Members of the Presbyteral Council heard reports March 8 about the Festival of Forgiveness and Bishop Donald Kettler’s recent pastoral letter on mercy, and gave their […]
‘Uhai tele’: a fully lived life
‘Abundance’ takes on new meaning for delegates returning from Kenya Rose Blesener had barely landed back on U.S. soil when she sent an email to the […]
DCCW retreat keynoter speaks of encountering God through mercy, sacraments
Nearly 200 women were treated to a day of inspiration and reflection on how “Mercy Leads to Joy!” at the St. Cloud Diocesan Council of Catholic […]
Local bishops remember Bill Clemens
Catholic philanthropist and St. Cloud entrepreneur Bill Clemens passed away March 2 at the age of 95. Bishop Donald Kettler, who had the opportunity to visit […]
First Hispanic marriage retreat renews couples and community
The diocese’s first Hispanic marriage retreat, “Encuentro de Parejas,” was held Sunday, Feb. 14, at St. Mary School and Church in Melrose. The daylong event drew […]
Lumberjack lessons
Sixth-grade students from St. John’s Prep School in Collegeville and All Saints Academy in St. Joseph paired up Feb. 11 to enjoy a “Lumberjack Day” at […]