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Around the Diocese. Feature. Pastoral Planning. Special Sections. September 1, 2023

Special Report: Pastoral visits aim to build bridges

By Dianne Towalski

Representatives from the diocese’s 29 area Catholic communities will meet with one another and with Bishop Patrick Neary.

Around the Diocese. Feature. Pastoral Planning. Special Sections. September 1, 2023

Special Report: ACCs are focused on the mission

By Dianne Towalski

Pastors from two different Area Catholic Communities talk about their experiences in working through the ACC process thus far.

Around the Diocese. Pastoral Planning. August 31, 2023

Special Report: A message from the director of pastoral planning

By The Central Minnesota Catholic

Pooling resources and efforts with our neighboring parishes gives everyone opportunities when there are limited resources.

Around the Diocese. Pastoral Planning. Special Sections. August 28, 2023

Reporte especial: Centrado en la misión

By Dianne Towalski

Pastores de dos comunidades católicas de área diferentes hablan sobre sus experiencias al trabajar en el proceso ACC hasta el momento.

Español. Pastoral Planning. August 28, 2023

Informe Especial: Un mensaje del director de planificación pastoral

By The Central Minnesota Catholic

La unión de recursos y esfuerzos con nuestras parroquias vecinas brinda oportunidades a todos cuando hay recursos limitados. Creo que podemos ser mejores juntos.

Español. Eucharistic Revival. June 22, 2023

¡La Diócesis de St. Cloud está organizando un Congreso Eucarístico del 7 al 9 de septiembre!

By The Central Minnesota Catholic

La Diócesis de St. Cloud está organizando un Congreso Eucarístico del 7 al 9 de septiembre!

Around the Diocese. Eucharistic Revival. Feature. May 18, 2023 4

All ages ‘Becoming Eucharist’ word and art contest

By The Central Minnesota Catholic

The local Eucharistic Revival Prayer Team is announcing a contest for all ages to depict art, photography, poetry or a short reflection/essay about the Eucharist.

Around the Diocese. Eucharistic Revival. Feature. May 18, 2023

All Called to Christ ACC will host ‘Come and See’ event June 17

By Kristi Anderson

In addition to Nicky Carlson’s love of Mass, she has a deep devotion to eucharistic adoration and wants others to have the opportunity to visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament whenever they are able.

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I believe in serving others and helping in whateve I believe in serving others and helping in whatever way I am called, be it simple or intensive. Leading youth ministry, lectoring at Mass and completing mission work have allowed me to see what it truly means to be a part of the Church. Being involved drives me to live and serve in such a way that people encounter Christ through me, and then hopefully they’ll be willing to join in as well. — Emily Stawarski, Our Lady of Victory Parish, Fergus Falls, Pelican Valley ACC #engagingthelaity #laity #catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicproudstcloud  #allthingsnew⁠
Engaging ourselves in the Church is to recognize c Engaging ourselves in the Church is to recognize communion exists beyond the walls of a parish, or our personal relationships. A community in one place or another, the different sets of ministries, which exist formally and informally, generate true interconnectedness when the mystical body of Christ is kept in mind. — Gilbert Perez, Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary, Collegeville #engagingthelaity #laity #catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicproudstcloud #allthingsnew⁠
Acts 2:42 tells us the early disciples “devoted Acts 2:42 tells us the early disciples “devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to communal life, to the breaking of the bread and to the prayers.” Being engaged today means we study the truths of the faith and strive to live them, live in community with other Catholics, frequent the sacraments and have an intimacy with the Lord in our daily prayer. — Katie Hellmann, parish secretary for Holdingford, St. Anna, St. Wendel, Mary and the Saints ACC #engagingthelaity #laity #catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicproudstcloud ⁠
It is to live my calling and commitment to God and It is to live my calling and commitment to God and the Church, which has helped me to know and grow in my faith, and to deepen my relationship with God. I have strengthened relationships of friendship that have encouraged me to continue persevering in love and service to God. — Margarita Jimenez, St. Mary of Mount Carmel, Long Prairie, Five Star ACC #engagingthelaity #laity #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicproudstcloud #allthingsnew
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