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Men from across the St. Cloud Diocese and beyond gathered Feb. 28 at Saint John’s University in Collegeville for the 29th Diocesan Catholic Men’s Conference.

Jody Eddy is the author of nine cookbooks, including “Elysian Kitchens: Recipes Inspired by the Traditions and Tastes of the World’s Sacred Spaces” and “Eat Like a Monk: A Plant-Based Guide to Conscious Cooking and Mindful Eating,” two projects that have profoundly influenced her spiritual journey, shaping the way she connects food with her faith.

Speaker, author and podcaster Father Mike Schmitz, widely known for his “Bible in a Year” and “Catechism in a Year” podcasts, spoke Feb. 23 at St. Mary Help of Christians Parish in St. Augusta, part of the Holy Saints ACC.

Bishop Patrick Neary celebrated the Rite of Election Feb. 22 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud with catechumens from around the diocese.

Parishioners braved the winter weather on Ash Wednesday to fill St. James Church in Jacobs Prairie, part of the Centered on Christ Area Catholic Community.

Catholics from around the diocese gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud Feb. 5 to pray for peace.

Amid soaring domestic and global tensions, the head of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has called for a Holy Hour for peace as “a moment of renewal for our hearts and for our nation.”

Students, faculty and staff of the St. Cloud area Catholic Community Schools gathered at Cathedral High School Jan. 28 for a special Mass with Bishop Patrick Neary to celebrate Catholic Schools Week.