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Dr. Cathleen McGreal is a psychology professor and certified spiritual director.

Parenting Journey. December 27, 2018

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It’s hard for kids to understand the importance of Jesus and his Church if we rarely talk about it.

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Religious superiors see realism as important part of synod process

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Bishop Steven Biegler: Companions on the journey

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Cologne Catholics who answer survey demand curbs on leaders’ power

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Español May 20, 2022

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Español May 20, 2022

Obispo encomia nueva postura de EE. UU. hacia Cuba, reunificación familiar

Español May 19, 2022

Comprender opiniones de estadounidenses sobre el aborto no siempre es fácil

Español May 19, 2022

Papa: no hay que perder esperanza de que la paz, fraternidad prevalezcan

Español May 18, 2022

Papa: Hay que abordar temas de pobreza que empujan a niños al trabajo

Español May 18, 2022

Gobierno defiende decisión de dar fórmula para bebés migrantes

Español May 17, 2022

Obispos expresan dolor, condenan tiroteo por motivos raciales en Buffalo

Eucharistic Revival

Eucharistic RevivalFeature May 22, 2022

Local team sheds light on National Eucharistic Revival

Around the DioceseEucharistic RevivalFeature May 9, 2022

Invitations from others encouraged Paynesville parishioner’s love of the Eucharist

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith May 4, 2022

Relics of Blessed Carlo Acutis find home in Diocese of Trenton, New Jersey

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith May 3, 2022

Eucharistic preachers seek to inspire the faithful to encounter Jesus

Around the DioceseEucharistic RevivalFeature April 30, 2022

5 big things to know about the National Eucharistic Revival

Arts & CultureEucharistic Revival April 20, 2022

Priest: Film on lives changed by Holy Hour will move viewers ‘to action’

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith April 19, 2022

Exhibit of eucharistic miracles seeks to bolster faith in Real Presence

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Carlos and Cecilia Chavez hold hands for a blessing by Bishop Donald Kettler during a special Mass  honoring Latino married couples at St. Mary in Melrose. #marriage #worldmarriageday #catholicsofinstagram
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