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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.

Around the Diocese. Feature. July 17, 2025

Young men find faith and friendship at diocese’s first-ever Latino Vocation Camp

By Dianne Towalski

Seven young men participated in the first vocation camp specifically for Latino youth hosted by the diocese in mid-July.

Around the Diocese. Feature. July 10, 2025 2

A story of grace: Headstone marks orphan graves in old parish cemetery

By Nikki Rajala

A pair of first cousins — David Marthaler, from Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Bob Simon, from St. Joseph, Minnesota — are about to finish part of the puzzle of their family history. They know where each of their relatives and ancestors is buried and have prayed at the gravesites — that is, all but one.

Around the Diocese. Feature. June 25, 2025

St. Cloud parishes hold Corpus Christi processions

By Dianne Towalski

Corpus Christi processions were held June 22 at St. Anthony in St. Cloud and St. Joseph in Waite Park.

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Families from around the diocese gathered April 25 Families from around the diocese gathered April 25, the Saturday before Good Shepherd Sunday, for “The Shepherd is Calling,” an event sponsored by the diocesan Vocation Office. The event, for parents and their elementary school-age children seeking to learn more about Jesus, the Good Shepherd, was held at the Mike and Alice Westrich farm in Burtrum. #GoodShepherd #goodshepherdsunday
The @stbensisters gathered April 25 to honor Siste The @stbensisters gathered April 25 to honor Sisters Dennis Frandrup, Lois Wedl, Marie Reisinger and Renee Domeier as they celebrate their 75th jubilees this year. The sisters, who all entered the monastery in 1951, renewed their monastic profession and then were blessed by the community during the Mass. #religiouslife #jubilees #catholicsisters
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