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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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Feature. Our Church in the World. September 7, 2025

New young saints encourage faithful to live life to the full, pope says

By OSV News

“Today we look to St. Pier Giorgio Frassati and St. Carlo Acutis: a young man from the early 20th century and a teenager from our own day, both in love with Jesus and ready to give everything for him,” the Pope said.

Around the Diocese. Feature. September 4, 2025 1

How a Supreme Court decision led to ‘new’ stained-glass windows for a rural Minnesota church

By Dianne Towalski

Bishop Patrick Neary blessed six newly installed stained-glass windows at St. Anthony Church in Browns Valley Aug. 31.

Around the Diocese. Feature. August 27, 2025

Photos: Adore@George event takes adoration outdoors

By Dianne Towalski

Catholics from around the diocese gathered at Lake George in St. Cloud Aug. 26 for Adore@George, a time of time of public Eucharistic Adoration sponsored by All Called to Christ Area Catholic Community.

Around the Diocese. Feature. August 13, 2025

Emmaus Institute celebrates 2025 graduates

By Dianne Towalski

Three students graduated from the Emmaus Institute at Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary Aug. 9.

Around the Diocese. Feature. August 7, 2025 3

Entrusted with acreage: Zimmerman family stewards God’s land into Saint Joseph Preserve

By Amber Walling

Molly Zimmerman and her husband Randy purchased and dedicated 340 acres of land in Paynesville Township to create the Saint Joseph Preserve, a rustic retreat for Catholic renewal where she hopes people will find peace.

Around the Diocese. Feature. August 7, 2025 1

DCCW Jubilee Year of Hope pilgrimage includes shrines, religious communities

By Dianne Towalski

Nearly 150 people from around the diocese gathered for the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women’s Jubilee Year of Hope pilgrimage Aug. 7.

Around the Diocese. Feature. July 30, 2025

Photos: Father Daniel McCaffrey honored with Humanae Vitae award

By Dianne Towalski

Father Daniel McCaffrey was honored during the annual Humanae Vitae Mass and Award Reception, celebrated by Bishop Patrick Neary July 24 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud.

Around the Diocese. Feature. July 24, 2025

‘Someday, I want to be a priest’: Childhood note comes full circle

By Amber Walling

A note Father Nathaniel Daubner wrote as a second-grader resurfaced on his ordination day.

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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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