First responders and emergency services personnel from around the St. Cloud Diocese gathered for a “Blue Mass” in their honor May 19 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. […]
Blue Mass honors emergency personnel
Study of women deacons won’t be first, but might answer questions
When Pope Francis accepted a proposal at the Vatican May 12 to form a commission to study the possibility of women serving as deacons today, it […]
Farm truck’s restoration unites brothers facing mother’s illness
One of Irene Linn’s favorite things to do was to go for a drive in her car. Whether it was a quick jaunt into town or […]
After winning video contest, St. John’s Prep sophomore surprises woman with $1,000 check
Cullin Egge wants to be an inspirational voice in the world — and the St. John’s Preparatory School sophomore is well on his way. When he […]
St. Ben’s, St. John’s students pave way for World Youth Day
Ellie Vanasse, a senior at the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, imagines herself looking out over a sea of 2 million young people immersed […]
A Dress for an Angel
Seamstresses hope their work offers comfort to grieving families As a child, Sarah Zeroth often played with the colorful fabric scraps of her grandma’s latest sewing […]
St. Cloud priest gives teens ‘Vital 3.0’ car tips
Father Tom Knoblach grew up watching his father work on cars and developed a similar passion for them. During high school, he worked at a local […]
‘Blue Mass’ at cathedral will honor first responders
Almost every person in their lifetime will be impacted in some way by the services emergency personnel provide, whether it’s a firefighter, law enforcement officer or […]