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    Vilnius’ hospice stands as a living work of Divine Mercy as city prepares to host global congress

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Around the Diocese. Feature. December 4, 2025

Heim Milling celebrates 125 years of faith and service

By The Central Minnesota Catholic

This year, Heim Milling celebrates their 125th anniversary with a special open house for customers, local dealers and the public. The event will take place on Dec. 13 at the Heim Milling building in St. Cloud.

Around the Diocese. Feature. November 19, 2025 1

For Buckman man and retired priest, deer hunting was no walk in the woods

By Kristi Anderson

An accident left his body paralyzed, but his joyful spirit is a parable of grace, resilience and God’s quiet presence.

Around the Diocese. Feature. November 14, 2025 1

Locals gather for prayer as U.S. bishops address immigration in newly-released statement

By Dianne Towalski

Catholic community members, activists, and immigrants gathered at St. Joseph Church in Waite Park on Nov. 13 for a second Catholic Public Witness for Immigrants prayer vigil.

Around the Diocese. Feature. November 6, 2025

Theology students engage in Latino culture at St. Boniface in Cold Spring

By Amber Walling

Students from Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary met with the Santa Maria Del Camino group to study Latino culture through a liturgical lens.

All Things New. Bishop Neary's Column. Feature. November 6, 2025 1

Bishop Neary: He had been with them all along!

By Bishop Patrick Neary, C.S.C.

Accompaniment is at the heart of the Church’s mission. Let us foster in our diocese a spirit of community where no one walks alone.

Around the Diocese. Feature. October 30, 2025

Photos: Apostle Games youth event draws participants from around the diocese

By Dianne Towalski

Youth in grades 9-12 from around the diocese came together Oct. 26 at St. Cloud State University for the first Apostle Games.

Feature. Our Church in the World. October 23, 2025

In first visit with Pope Leo, Archbishop Hebda delivers Annunciation letters to pontiff

By OSV News

Letters from Annunciation students and their families in Minneapolis made it to Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican Oct. 1 — via Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda.

Around the Diocese. Feature. October 22, 2025

Community gathers for day of prayer for migrant families, asylum seekers, refugees

By Dianne Towalski

Several members of the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls gathered with parishioners and others Oct. 22 for a Catholic Public Witness for Immigrants Day prayer vigil at St. Francis Xavier Church in Sartell.

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ICYMI: MN sculptor Gerry Kulzer brought his State ICYMI: MN sculptor Gerry Kulzer brought his State Fair butter sculpting skills to the NCEA convention this past week. Read about it at the link in our bio. #NCEA2026 #buttersculpture #mnstatefair
Catholic school teachers and principals from acros Catholic school teachers and principals from across the @diocesestcloud have gathered in Minneapolis with thousands of Catholic educators for the annual National Catholic Educational Association 2026 Convention. The event, with the theme, “Believe” began April 7 and wraps up tomorrow, April 9. The opening Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Bernard Hebda of the @archdiocesespm, along with several attending bishops and priests. @catholicschoolsarchspm @nceatalk #ncea2026 @catholicunitedcu
During Lent, tune in to our YouTube channel, @dioc During Lent, tune in to our YouTube channel, @dioceseofsaintcloudmn, for a weekly video featuring Benedictine Brother Aelred Senna, a monk of @saintjohnsabbey. He will share a new easy plant-based recipe each week. On the menu this week is Mujadara, a Lebanese dish of  rice, lentils and caramelized onions. Recipe provided in YouTube description. #lent #lentseason #meatlessmeals
@bishoppatricknearycsc and the priests, deacons an @bishoppatricknearycsc and the priests, deacons and faithful of the diocese gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud March 26 for the annual #chrismmass. During the Mass, Bishop Neary blessed the holy oils that will be used in parishes this year — the oil for the sick and the oil for catechumens — and consecrated the Sacred Chrism.
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