Catholics from around the diocese gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV.
Photos: Bishop Neary offers Mass to celebrate election of Pope Leo XIV
Saint John’s Prep honors long-time theatre director with endowed chair
Brother Paul Vincent, a monk of Saint John’s Abbey in Collegeville, has been instrumental in building up the theatre program at Saint John’s Preparatory School, directing more than 50 productions over 25 years prior to his retirement in 2019.
Alexandria groups give hope to new moms and families in crisis
Life Connections is a pregnancy resource center in Alexandria which has programs to assist women who are pregnant and families with children in challenging circumstances.
Priests receive new assignments
The appointments, made by Bishop Patrick Neary, C.S.C., are effective July 1.
In boots during floods, in vestments at Mass: Peruvians claim Leo XIV as a local
On May 8, when white smoke rose over St. Peter’s Square, signaling the election of Leo XIV, Peru seemed to hold its breath. Schools went silent. Restaurants turned up their televisions. Taxi drivers, hairdressers and shopkeepers paused mid-conversation.
Chicago native Cardinal Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV
Pope Leo is the first North American to be elected pope and, before the conclave, was the U.S. cardinal most mentioned as a potential successor of St. Peter.
Photos: Couples celebrating milestone anniversaries recognized during Honoring Marriage Day
Married couples from around the diocese celebrating milestone anniversaries during 2025 gathered to celebrate Honoring Marriage Day with Bishop Patrick Neary May 3 at St. Francis Xavier Church in Sartell.
Deacon Charles prays for Pope Francis while competing in 2025 Boston Marathon
Deacon Vince Charles planned to pray for a lot of people while running in this year’s Boston Marathon but he quickly added prayers for the soul of Pope Francis and for a new pope.