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Question Corner | Fr. Kenneth Doyle

Question Corner | Fr. Kenneth Doyle

Father Kenneth Doyle writes Question Corner for the Catholic News Service.

Q&A: Suicide and the Catholic Church

By Catholic News Service

The Catholic Church now has a greater understanding of the grave anxiety of a suicidal person and their capacity to make decisions.

Question Corner | Fr. Kenneth Doyle. November 29, 2020

Fr. Kenneth Doyle: Pope Francis and civil unions/ Hands raised in prayer

By Catholic News Service

By Father Kenneth Doyle | Catholic News Service Q. Why is the Pope approving of civil unions for homosexuals? Isn’t this still one of the deadly […]

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5 events, 25

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Omelet Breakfast — Luxemburg, St. Wendelin Parish

September 25 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Omelet Breakfast — Luxemburg, St. Wendelin Parish

Luxemburg • St. Wendelin Parish hosts all-you-can-eat omelet breakfast with sausage, potatoes, toast and bakery pastries from 8:30 a.m. to noon in Mary Hall. (Mass celebrated […]

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Breakfast — Morrill, St. Joseph Parish

September 25 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Breakfast — Morrill, St. Joseph Parish

Morrill • St. Joseph Parish hosts breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage and monkey bread from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Bouja Drive-Thru — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

September 25 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Bouja Drive-Thru — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

St. Cloud • Holy Spirit Parish hosts Bouja Drive-Thru, with pick up from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Bouja Shack (1615 11th Ave. S.). Purchase by […]

+ 2 More

0 events, 26

1 event, 27

9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Spiritual R & R Day — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

September 27 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Spiritual R & R Day — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

St. Joseph • Spiritual R & R Day, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Spirituality Center at St. Benedict’s Monastery, offers time for quiet […]

1 event, 28

2022-09-28

40 Days for Life Fall Campaign — St. Cloud, Planned Parenthood

September 28

40 Days for Life Fall Campaign — St. Cloud, Planned Parenthood

St. Cloud • The 40 Days for Life Fall Campaign begins today and ends Nov. 6. The vigil is from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Monday […]

2 events, 29

7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Rummage Sale — Collegeville, St. John the Baptist Parish

September 29 @ 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Rummage Sale — Collegeville, St. John the Baptist Parish

Collegeville • St. John the Baptist Parish hosts rummage sale from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the parish center on Fruit Farm Road, west of […]

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Theology Day “Growing Rural Hope Where Anger Flourishes” — Alexandria, St. Mary Parish

September 29 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Theology Day “Growing Rural Hope Where Anger Flourishes” — Alexandria, St. Mary Parish

Alexandria • Theology Day titled “Growing Rural Hope Where Anger Flourishes” presented by Ben Durheim and Lydia Mattern from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at St. Mary […]

2 events, 30

7:00 am - 11:00 am

Rummage Sale — Collegeville, St. John the Baptist Parish

September 30 @ 7:00 am - 11:00 am

Rummage Sale — Collegeville, St. John the Baptist Parish

Collegeville • St. John the Baptist Parish hosts rummage sale from 7 to 11 a.m. in the parish center on Fruit Farm Road, west of St. […]

7:00 pm

Weekend for Couples in Troubled Marriages — Eagan, Dakota Ridge Best Western Hotel

September 30 @ 7:00 pm

Weekend for Couples in Troubled Marriages — Eagan, Dakota Ridge Best Western Hotel

Eagan • Retrouvaille weekend experience for couples in troubled marriages starts at 7 p.m. this evening and ends at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, at Dakota […]

2 events, 1

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Craft Fair — Swanville, St. John the Baptist Parish

October 1 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Craft Fair — Swanville, St. John the Baptist Parish

Swanville • St. John the Baptist Parish sponsors craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Swanville High School. Event includes raffle, cake walk, country […]

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

40 Days for Life Opening Rally — St. Cloud, Planned Parenthood

October 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

40 Days for Life Opening Rally — St. Cloud, Planned Parenthood

St. Cloud • The 40 Days for Life Fall Campaign opening rally is today from 10 a.m. to noon starting at the vigil site (Planned Parenthood, […]

7 events, 2

7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Harvest Sunday — St. Cloud, St. Augustine Parish

October 2 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Harvest Sunday — St. Cloud, St. Augustine Parish

St. Cloud • St. Augustine Parish Harvest Sunday begins with breakfast of sausage, eggs, hash browns and fresh doughnuts served from 7:30 a.m. to noon in […]

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fall Breakfast — Verndale, St. Frederick Parish

October 2 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fall Breakfast — Verndale, St. Frederick Parish

Verndale • St. Frederick Parish Fall Breakfast, Bake/Produce Sale and Raffle begins with free will offering breakfast of pancakes, French toast, ham and scrambled eggs from […]

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

KC Breakfast — St. Joseph, St. Joseph Parish

October 2 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

KC Breakfast — St. Joseph, St. Joseph Parish

St. Joseph • Knights of Columbus hosts breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Heritage Hall, St. Joseph Church. Menu includes scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, […]

+ 4 More

1 event, 3

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Fare for All Food Distribution — St. Cloud, Salem Lutheran Church

October 3 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Fare for All Food Distribution — St. Cloud, Salem Lutheran Church

St. Cloud • Fare for All food distribution, which sells packages of fruits, vegetables and frozen meats, is from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Salem Lutheran […]

0 events, 4

2 events, 5

9:00 am - 11:00 am

“Discovering Hope in a Fractured World” Workshop — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

October 5 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

“Discovering Hope in a Fractured World” Workshop — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

St. Joseph • Spirituality Center at St. Benedict’s Monastery hosts “Discovering Hope in a Fractured World,” led byspiritual directors Becky Van Ness and Emily Wilmer, for […]

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

“Writing to Change the World” Writing Workshop — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

October 5 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

“Writing to Change the World” Writing Workshop — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

St. Joseph • Spirituality Center at St. Benedict’s Monastery hosts “Writing to Change the World, One Writer and One Millimeter at a Time,” led by Benedictine […]

0 events, 6

0 events, 7

0 events, 8

3 events, 9

8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Breakfast Buffet — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

October 9 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Breakfast Buffet — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

St. Cloud • Holy Spirit Parish Breakfast Buffet featuring ham, sausage, pancakes, scrambled eggs, hash browns, cinnamon and caramel rolls and fruit served from 8:30 a.m. […]

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Bouja Drive-Thru — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

October 9 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Bouja Drive-Thru — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

St. Cloud • Holy Spirit Parish hosts Bouja Drive-Thru, with pick up from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Bouja Shack (1615 11th Ave. S.). Purchase by […]

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Oktoberfest Sausage Dinner — Urbank, Sacred Heart Parish

October 9 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Oktoberfest Sausage Dinner — Urbank, Sacred Heart Parish

Urbank • Knights of Columbus Chesterton Council 1995 serves Oktoberfest sausage dinner with sauerkraut, mashed potatoes and gravy, veggies and dessert from 11 a.m. to 1 […]

0 events, 10

0 events, 11

0 events, 12

1 event, 13

7:00 pm

MCCL Fall Tour Pro-life Meeting — St. Cloud, Great River Regional Library

October 13 @ 7:00 pm

MCCL Fall Tour Pro-life Meeting — St. Cloud, Great River Regional Library

St. Cloud • MCCL Fall Tour pro-life meeting at 7 p.m. at the Great River Regional Library. Meeting focuses on educating citizens about current trends and […]

2 events, 14

2022-10-14

Well-Read Mom National Conference — Eagan, Trinity School

October 14

Well-Read Mom National Conference — Eagan, Trinity School

Eagan • Two-day national conference of Well-Read Mom titled “Everything is Gift: Growing in Goodness, Truth and Beauty” starts today at Trinity School (601 River Ridge […]

2022-10-14

Beginning Experience of Central MN Weekend — Alexandria, Luther Crest Bible Camp

October 14

Beginning Experience of Central MN Weekend — Alexandria, Luther Crest Bible Camp

Alexandria • Beginning Experience of Central MN hosts a weekend program for divorced, widowed, or separated adults starting today and ending Sunday, Oct. 16, at Luther […]

1 event, 15

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Public Square Rosary Crusade — St. Cloud, St. Mary’s Cathedral

October 15 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Public Square Rosary Crusade — St. Cloud, St. Mary’s Cathedral

St. Cloud • Knights of Columbus hosting Public Square Rosary Crusade starting at 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Event includes adoration from 2:30 to 4 […]

1 event, 16

3:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Potato Pancake and Sausage Supper — Meire Grove, St. John the Baptist Parish

October 16 @ 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Potato Pancake and Sausage Supper — Meire Grove, St. John the Baptist Parish

Meire Grove • St. John the Baptist Parish serves Catholic United Financial matching grant potato pancake and sausage supper with cinnamon bread, potato salad and dessert […]

1 event, 17

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Fare for All Food Distribution — St. Joseph, Resurrection Lutheran Church

October 17 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Fare for All Food Distribution — St. Joseph, Resurrection Lutheran Church

St. Joseph • Fare for All food distribution, which sells packages of fruits, vegetables and frozen meats, is from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Resurrection Lutheran […]

0 events, 18

0 events, 19

1 event, 20

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Rummage Sale — Cold Spring, St. Boniface Parish

October 20 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Rummage Sale — Cold Spring, St. Boniface Parish

Cold Spring • St. Boniface Parish Christian Women hosts rummage sale at the church from noon to 6 p.m. Free will offering.

3 events, 21

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Rummage Sale — St. Cloud, St. Augustine Parish

October 21 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Rummage Sale — St. Cloud, St. Augustine Parish

St. Cloud • St. Augustine Parish Christian Women hosts rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parish center gym. Use south door entrance […]

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Rummage Sale — Cold Spring, St. Boniface Parish

October 21 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Rummage Sale — Cold Spring, St. Boniface Parish

Cold Spring • St. Boniface Parish Christian Women hosts rummage sale at the church from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free will offering.

7:00 pm

Fundraising Concert Music of Meat Loaf — St. Cloud, Cathedral High School

October 21 @ 7:00 pm

Fundraising Concert Music of Meat Loaf — St. Cloud, Cathedral High School

St. Cloud • Fundraising concert features “Bat Out of Hell” and the music of Meat Loaf performed by The 5th Avenue Revue Band (with Grant Haake […]

3 events, 22

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Rummage Sale — Cold Spring, St. Boniface Parish

October 22 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am

Rummage Sale — Cold Spring, St. Boniface Parish

Cold Spring • St. Boniface Parish Christian Women hosts rummage sale at the church from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Free will offering.

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Fall Bazaar — Chokio, St. Mary’s Parish

October 22 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Fall Bazaar — Chokio, St. Mary’s Parish

Chokio • St. Mary’s Parish Fall Bazaar is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Event includes food, baked goods, crafts and grab bags for kids. Raffle drawing […]

7:00 pm

Fundraising Concert Features Music of Meat Loaf — St. Cloud, Cathedral High School

October 22 @ 7:00 pm

Fundraising Concert Features Music of Meat Loaf — St. Cloud, Cathedral High School

St. Cloud • Fundraising concert features “Bat Out of Hell” and the music of Meat Loaf performed by The 5th Avenue Revue Band (with Grant Haake […]

1 event, 23

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Bouja Drive-Thru — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

October 23 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Bouja Drive-Thru — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

St. Cloud • Holy Spirit Parish hosts Bouja Drive-Thru, with pick up from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Bouja Shack (1615 11th Ave. S.). Purchase by […]

0 events, 24

0 events, 25

1 event, 26

4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Fall Roast Beef Dinner — Pelican Rapids, St. Leonard of Port Mauritius Parish

October 26 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Fall Roast Beef Dinner — Pelican Rapids, St. Leonard of Port Mauritius Parish

Pelican Rapids • St. Leonard of Port Mauritius Parish hosts fall roast beef dinner with mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and pie from 4:30 to […]

1 event, 27

7:00 pm

Sauk Rapids • Mass of Hope and Healing

October 27 @ 7:00 pm

Sauk Rapids • Mass of Hope and Healing

Sauk Rapids • Mass of Hope and Healing for couples who have lost a child through miscarriage, SIDS, illness, accident or abortion, and those experiencing infertility, […]

2 events, 28

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Fall Fest Dinner and Dance — Waite Park, St. Joseph Parish

October 28 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Fall Fest Dinner and Dance — Waite Park, St. Joseph Parish

Waite Park • St. Joseph Parish hosts Fall Fest Dinner and Dance at the Moose Lodge (1300 3rd St. N.) starting with a social hour at […]

6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Family Fun Night — Opole, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish

October 28 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Family Fun Night — Opole, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish

Opole • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish hosts family fun night from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the church. Event includes games for all ages, […]

4 events, 29

2022-10-29

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend — Alexandria, St. Mary Parish

October 29

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend — Alexandria, St. Mary Parish

Alexandria • Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend starts today at St. Mary Parish. For more information visit WWME.org or call 507-227-8229.

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

“Introduction to Centering Prayer” — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

October 29 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

“Introduction to Centering Prayer” — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

St. Joseph • Spirituality Center at St. Benedict’s Monastery hosts “Introduction to Centering Prayer” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Led by Benedictine Sister Katherine Howard, […]

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Harvest Festival — Bluegrass, St. Hubert Parish

October 29 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Harvest Festival — Bluegrass, St. Hubert Parish

Bluegrass • St. Hubert Parish Harvest Festival — from 9 a.m. to noon in the faith formation building — features breakfast and lunch including caramel rolls, […]

10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Craft and Bake Sale — Sartell, St. Francis Xavier School

October 29 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Craft and Bake Sale — Sartell, St. Francis Xavier School

Sartell • Five Sartell-area churches sponsor craft and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier School (308 2nd St. N). Cinnamon rolls, […]

8 events, 30

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Bouja Drive-Thru — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

October 30 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Bouja Drive-Thru — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

St. Cloud • Holy Spirit Parish hosts Bouja Drive-Thru, with pick up from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Bouja Shack (1615 11th Ave. S.). Purchase by […]

10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Roast Beef Fall Dinner — Eden Valley, Assumption Parish

October 30 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Roast Beef Fall Dinner — Eden Valley, Assumption Parish

Eden Valley • Assumption Parish serves Roast Beef Fall Dinner from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the handicapped accessible church. Takeout available. Delivery within city […]

10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Fall Dinner — Staples, Sacred Heart Parish

October 30 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Fall Dinner — Staples, Sacred Heart Parish

Staples • Sacred Heart Parish Fall Dinner begins with Mass at 8:30 a.m. followed by fried chicken and pork loin dinner from 10:30 a.m. to 1 […]

+ 5 More

1 event, 31

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

All Saints’ Party — Milaca, St. Mary Parish

October 31 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

All Saints’ Party — Milaca, St. Mary Parish

Milaca • St. Mary Parish hosts All Saints’ Party from 5 to 7 p.m. in the parish hall. All ages are welcome at this free family-friendly […]

0 events, 1

1 event, 2

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

“Back from the Dead” Cemetery Walks — St. Cloud, Assumption Cemetery

November 2 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

“Back from the Dead” Cemetery Walks — St. Cloud, Assumption Cemetery

St. Cloud • “Back from the Dead” cemetery walks start at 5:30 p.m. at Assumption Cemetery (2341 Roosevelt Rd.). New groups begin every 15 minutes. The […]

2 events, 3

9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Spiritual R & R Day — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

November 3 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Spiritual R & R Day — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

St. Joseph • Spiritual R & R Day, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Spirituality Center at St. Benedict’s Monastery, offers time for quiet […]

7:00 pm

Speaker on orphans/refugees from Ukraine — Fergus Falls, Our Lady of Victory Parish

November 3 @ 7:00 pm

Speaker on orphans/refugees from Ukraine — Fergus Falls, Our Lady of Victory Parish

Fergus Falls • Our Lady of Victory Parish hosts speaker Gina Nelson, an RN from Pelican Rapids addressing orphans and refugees from Ukraine at 7 p.m. […]

0 events, 4

2 events, 5

7:00 am - 12:00 pm

“Decorations for All Holidays” Sale — Richmond, Sts. Peter and Paul School

November 5 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

“Decorations for All Holidays” Sale — Richmond, Sts. Peter and Paul School

Richmond • Sts. Peter and Paul School hosts gently used “Decorations for All Holidays” sale from 7 a.m. to noon in handicapped accessible school gym. Christmas items […]

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

40 Days for Life Closing Rally — St. Cloud, Planned Parenthood

November 5 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

40 Days for Life Closing Rally — St. Cloud, Planned Parenthood

St. Cloud • The 40 Days for Life Fall Campaign closing rally is today from 10 a.m. to noon starting at the vigil site (Planned Parenthood, […]

September 25

September 25 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Omelet Breakfast — Luxemburg, St. Wendelin Parish

September 25 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Breakfast — Morrill, St. Joseph Parish

September 25 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Bouja Drive-Thru — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

+ 2 More

There are no events on this day.

September 27

September 27 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Spiritual R & R Day — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

September 28

All day

40 Days for Life Fall Campaign — St. Cloud, Planned Parenthood

September 29

September 29 @ 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Rummage Sale — Collegeville, St. John the Baptist Parish

September 29 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Theology Day “Growing Rural Hope Where Anger Flourishes” — Alexandria, St. Mary Parish

September 30

September 30 @ 7:00 am - 11:00 am

Rummage Sale — Collegeville, St. John the Baptist Parish

September 30 @ 7:00 pm

Weekend for Couples in Troubled Marriages — Eagan, Dakota Ridge Best Western Hotel

October 1

October 1 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Craft Fair — Swanville, St. John the Baptist Parish

October 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

40 Days for Life Opening Rally — St. Cloud, Planned Parenthood

October 2

October 2 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Harvest Sunday — St. Cloud, St. Augustine Parish

October 2 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fall Breakfast — Verndale, St. Frederick Parish

October 2 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

KC Breakfast — St. Joseph, St. Joseph Parish

+ 4 More

October 3

October 3 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Fare for All Food Distribution — St. Cloud, Salem Lutheran Church

October 5

October 5 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

“Discovering Hope in a Fractured World” Workshop — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

October 5 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

“Writing to Change the World” Writing Workshop — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

October 9

October 9 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Breakfast Buffet — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

October 5

October 5 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

“Discovering Hope in a Fractured World” Workshop — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

October 5 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

“Writing to Change the World” Writing Workshop — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

October 9

October 9 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Breakfast Buffet — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

October 9 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Bouja Drive-Thru — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

October 9 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Oktoberfest Sausage Dinner — Urbank, Sacred Heart Parish

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

October 13

October 13 @ 7:00 pm

MCCL Fall Tour Pro-life Meeting — St. Cloud, Great River Regional Library

October 14

All day

Well-Read Mom National Conference — Eagan, Trinity School

All day

Beginning Experience of Central MN Weekend — Alexandria, Luther Crest Bible Camp

October 15

October 15 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Public Square Rosary Crusade — St. Cloud, St. Mary’s Cathedral

October 16

October 16 @ 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Potato Pancake and Sausage Supper — Meire Grove, St. John the Baptist Parish

October 17

October 17 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Fare for All Food Distribution — St. Joseph, Resurrection Lutheran Church

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

October 20

October 20 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Rummage Sale — Cold Spring, St. Boniface Parish

October 21

October 21 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Rummage Sale — St. Cloud, St. Augustine Parish

October 21 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Rummage Sale — Cold Spring, St. Boniface Parish

October 21 @ 7:00 pm

Fundraising Concert Music of Meat Loaf — St. Cloud, Cathedral High School

October 22

October 22 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am

Rummage Sale — Cold Spring, St. Boniface Parish

October 22 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Fall Bazaar — Chokio, St. Mary’s Parish

October 22 @ 7:00 pm

Fundraising Concert Features Music of Meat Loaf — St. Cloud, Cathedral High School

October 23

October 23 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Bouja Drive-Thru — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

October 26

October 26 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Fall Roast Beef Dinner — Pelican Rapids, St. Leonard of Port Mauritius Parish

October 27

October 27 @ 7:00 pm

Sauk Rapids • Mass of Hope and Healing

October 28

October 28 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Fall Fest Dinner and Dance — Waite Park, St. Joseph Parish

October 28 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Family Fun Night — Opole, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish

October 29

All day

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend — Alexandria, St. Mary Parish

October 29 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

“Introduction to Centering Prayer” — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

October 29 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Harvest Festival — Bluegrass, St. Hubert Parish

October 29 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Craft and Bake Sale — Sartell, St. Francis Xavier School

October 30

October 30 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Bouja Drive-Thru — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

October 30 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Roast Beef Fall Dinner — Eden Valley, Assumption Parish

October 30 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Fall Dinner — Staples, Sacred Heart Parish

+ 5 More

October 31

October 31 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

All Saints’ Party — Milaca, St. Mary Parish

There are no events on this day.

November 2

November 2 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

“Back from the Dead” Cemetery Walks — St. Cloud, Assumption Cemetery

November 3

November 3 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Spiritual R & R Day — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

November 3 @ 7:00 pm

Speaker on orphans/refugees from Ukraine — Fergus Falls, Our Lady of Victory Parish

There are no events on this day.

November 5

November 5 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

“Decorations for All Holidays” Sale — Richmond, Sts. Peter and Paul School

November 5 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Synod 2021–2023

Focus on Faith Synod 2021–2023 September 24, 2022

Making room: Catholics with disabilities hope synod will hear their voices

Focus on Faith Synod 2021–2023 September 19, 2022

U.S. synod report finds participants share common hopes, lingering pain

Nation/World Synod 2021–2023 September 19, 2022

Synthesis report complete, but bishop finds synodal path is just beginning

Focus on Faith Synod 2021–2023 September 7, 2022

German Synodal Path assembly set; some texts need approval from Vatican

Nation/World Synod 2021–2023 August 31, 2022

Synod official expresses confidence in Germany’s Synodal Path

Nation/World Synod 2021–2023 August 26, 2022

Feedback during synod shows church is ‘alive,’ yearns for Gospel, panel says

Focus on Faith Synod 2021–2023 August 26, 2022

Synodal process described as an invitation to leadership in the church

The Central Minnesota Catholic Magazine – Español

Español October 2, 2022

Sacerdote ayuda a construir una capilla a cerca de la casa de su infancia

Español September 24, 2022

Tras el paso de Fiona, obispo en Puerto Rico enfrenta retos

Español September 24, 2022

Papa pide más ayuda para los afectados por el huracán Fiona

Español September 24, 2022

Policía rodea una parroquia en Nicaragua; procesiones se cancelan

Español September 23, 2022

Obispos rechazan el transporte de migrantes; ‘ofende a Dios’, dice uno

Español September 20, 2022

Papa pide paz ante tensiones en la región del Cáucaso

Español September 20, 2022

Durante tiroteo, limosnero pontificio entra a Ucrania para dar ayuda

Eucharistic Revival

Book Reviews Eucharistic Revival October 2, 2022

Deacon provides thoughtful explanation of Christ’s real presence

Around the Diocese Eucharistic Revival Feature September 18, 2022

Bishop Cozzens to speak on ‘Living the Eucharistic Revival in our Lives’ in Fergus Falls

Around the Diocese Eucharistic Revival Feature September 11, 2022

Relic tour of eucharistic revival patrons to make stops in diocese

Español Eucharistic Revival August 27, 2022

El avivamiento eucarístico será el centro de las reuniones ministeriales regionales de otoño

Around the Diocese Eucharistic Revival Feature August 27, 2022

Eucharistic Revival to be focus of fall Regional Ministry Gatherings

Eucharistic Revival Focus on Faith August 12, 2022

Crookston, Minn., priest named USCCB specialist for eucharistic revival

Eucharistic Revival Focus on Faith August 9, 2022

Louisiana boat procession to highlight saints known for love of Eucharist

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Bishop Donald Kettler celebrated a Mass to honor first responders and commemorate the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. At the end of Mass he asked the assembly to raise their hands in blessing over any first responders present and those not present around the diocese. #911 #september11 #firstresponders #catholic #instories #instoriesapp #catholicsofinstagram

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Bishop Donald Kettler celebrated a Mass to honor first responders and commemorate the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. At the end of Mass he asked the assembly to raise their hands in blessing over any first responders present and those not present around the diocese. #911 #september11 #firstresponders #catholic #instories #instoriesapp #catholicsofinstagram

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Read our cover story (at the link in our bio) this month on the Called and Gifted program through the Catherine of Siena Institute in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It's a series of workshops that help participants discover their charisms and how they apply to each participant’s life through prayer, reflection and discernment. #catherineofsienainstitute #calledandgifted #charisms #prayer #catholicsofinstagram

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Read our cover story (at the link in our bio) this month on the Called and Gifted program through the Catherine of Siena Institute in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It's a series of workshops that help participants discover their charisms and how they apply to each participant’s life through prayer, reflection and discernment. #catherineofsienainstitute #calledandgifted #charisms #prayer #catholicsofinstagram

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Happy Feast of Saint Cloud! This statue in the first photo is located in the Chancery office in St. Cloud. The relics are at St. Mary’s Cathedral. #saints #saintcloud #feastofstcloud #catholicsofinstagram #catholic

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Happy Feast of Saint Cloud! This statue in the first photo is located in the Chancery office in St. Cloud. The relics are at St. Mary’s Cathedral. #saints #saintcloud #feastofstcloud #catholicsofinstagram #catholic

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“Eucharist and Living Justly: Blessed, Broken and Outpoured,” is the theme of the annual Parish Social Ministry Gathering organized by @ccstcloud Office of Social Concerns. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at St. Michael Church in St. Cloud. Find more information at the link in our bio. #eucharist #socialconcerns ⁠

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“Eucharist and Living Justly: Blessed, Broken and Outpoured,” is the theme of the annual Parish Social Ministry Gathering organized by @ccstcloud Office of Social Concerns. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at St. Michael Church in St. Cloud. Find more information at the link in our bio. #eucharist #socialconcerns ⁠

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