DMD 2021 will be a bilingual, rally-themed event open to all, celebrating the people of the Diocese of St. Cloud.
What will be new at Diocesan Ministry Day 2021?
National Eucharistic Revival aims ‘to light fire’ among the faithful
Catholics can expect added emphasis on the Eucharist at all levels of the church beginning next summer, culminating in a large-scale national event in 2024.
Pope Francis announces ‘synodal process’ will begin in October
On May 21, Pope Francis surprised the Church by announcing that the Synod of Bishops postponed due to the pandemic will be preceded by a synodal process that includes “listening to all of the baptized” in every local diocese before the bishops gather again in 2023.
Inspired by Franciscan way of life, retired St. Cloud couple embraces renewed call to help poor
At 73 years old, Harry and Mary Fleegel thought they’d be happily retired, enjoying a quiet life. But God had other plans.
USCCB appointment signals preparation for National Eucharistic Revival
The eucharistic initiative is part of the USCCB’s 2021-2024 strategic plan, “Created Anew by the Body and Blood of Christ: Source of Our Healing and Hope.”
Catholic social teaching: Preferential option for the poor
A preferential option for the poor and vulnerable must go way beyond occasionally donating foods. The Church must intentionally bring those on the margins into the full membership of society, work for justice to fix broken systems and advocate for the voiceless and powerless.
Dynamic lineup of speakers leads up to Diocesan Ministry Day 2021
Diocesan Ministry Day on Oct. 23 will honor all that we are as a diocese. And there is much to celebrate, says one of the event’s co-chairs.
Vatican revises synod process, beginning with local consultation
Approving the revision of the entire process of the Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis has asked that it begin with serious, widespread consultations with laypeople on the diocesan level.