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Around the Diocese. Feature. December 22, 2024

Mother-daughter duo gives community a taste of new Catholic school with gingerbread replica

By Dianne Towalski

For the past 26 years, Sue and Bailey have created special gingerbread houses for the holidays and when they heard that the school was being built, they decided that it would be their next gingerbread “house.”

Around the Diocese. Feature. December 19, 2024

Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope Millennium Cross gets new life for Jubilee Year

By Dianne Towalski

A special Jubilee Cross, crafted specifically for the Diocese of St. Cloud to welcome the new millennium nearly 25 years ago, is being refurbished for Jubilee 2025.

Around the Diocese. Feature. December 19, 2024

God’s Housekeepers add a little more sparkle to Christmas in New Munich

By Amber Walling

At Immaculate Conception in New Munich, when the Christmas trees are up and the creche is set, the church awaits a different kind of sparkle and shine in preparation for the arrival of the Newborn King – their cleaning ministry, God’s Housekeepers.

Around the Diocese. Feature. December 12, 2024

Faith and fun to be focus of second annual Festival of Families

By Dianne Towalski

The Diocese of St. Cloud will host the second annual Festival of Families on Sunday, Feb. 2, at St. Francis Xavier Church in Sartell. The focus of the day-long celebration is to give families the opportunity to get to know each other, share their faith and have fun in the process.

Around the Diocese. Bishop Neary's Column. Feature. December 11, 2024 2

Bishop Neary: This Jubilee Year encourages all to be ‘Pilgrims of Hope’

By Bishop Patrick Neary, C.S.C.

When you light your Advent candles this season, may it be a reminder to reflect on how you will fan the flames of hope in the year to come.

Around the Diocese. Feature. December 11, 2024

‘Jubilee Passport: Pilgrims of Hope’ offers pilgrimage activity for all ages and abilities

By The Central Minnesota Catholic

Our diocese is home to five religious communities and a variety of other sacred places. During the Jubilee Year, pilgrims are encouraged to visit the sites listed in the passport or come up with their own pilgrimage options.

Around the Diocese. Feature. December 11, 2024

Gift Guide: Shop Fair Trade for the holidays

By Amber Walling

Looking for a one-of-a-kind gift that benefits those in need? The St. Cloud Mission Office has an onsite store, providing shoppers with a place to purchase unique gifts from all over the world.

Advent. Around the Diocese. Feature. December 4, 2024

Liturgical environment: Bringing beauty and liturgy together

By Amber Walling

Liturgy directors and parish volunteers are busily preparing buildings and worship spaces for a prayerful Advent season and anticipation for Christmas.

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Engaging ourselves in the Church is to recognize c Engaging ourselves in the Church is to recognize communion exists beyond the walls of a parish, or our personal relationships. A community in one place or another, the different sets of ministries, which exist formally and informally, generate true interconnectedness when the mystical body of Christ is kept in mind. — Gilbert Perez, Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary, Collegeville #engagingthelaity #laity #catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicproudstcloud #allthingsnew⁠
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