The U.S. bishops approved by a wide margin a plan to draft a document to examine the “meaning of the Eucharist in the life of the church” following a lengthy debate during their spring general assembly.
Bishops vote to draft teaching document on the Eucharist
Inspired by Franciscan way of life, retired St. Cloud couple embraces renewed call to help poor
At 73 years old, Harry and Mary Fleegel thought they’d be happily retired, enjoying a quiet life. But God had other plans.
‘Led by the Light’ to build a new school in Perham
The June 6 blessing and groundbreaking ceremony, which took just minutes in Perham on the block owned by St. Henry’s Church, was the culmination of six years of prayer, planning and pledges by parishioners dedicated to investing in their children’s education and the life of the church.
St. Stephen commemorates 150 years
Following a Mass June 6, parishioners relaxed with a hog roast, horse-drawn wagon rides, kids’ games, a quilt raffle and the Nathan Neuman Old Time Band.
UPDATED: Your guide to summer parish festivals in the diocese
Here’s a listing of festivals this summer around the diocese.
Growing in faith, cultivating kindness are seeds Mary Peeters strives to sow
This month’s Good Samaritan is Mary Peeters, a registered nurse, gardener and promoter of social justice in her parish, Holy Cross in Butler.
Returning to Mass: Sunday obligation to be reinstated July 4th weekend
The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation in the Diocese of St. Cloud will be reinstated on the weekend of July 3-4, Bishop Donald Kettler said in a letter to pastors June 3.
Dynamic lineup of speakers leads up to Diocesan Ministry Day 2021
Diocesan Ministry Day on Oct. 23 will honor all that we are as a diocese. And there is much to celebrate, says one of the event’s co-chairs.