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    December 4, 20254

    Saint John’s receives $10 Million Rural Ministry Grant to pioneer large-scale collaboration with nine Catholic dioceses

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    December 1, 20254

    Embracing change: conversion, continuity and the mission to make All Things New

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    December 4, 20254

    Churches, temples become emergency camps in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka

    December 4, 20254

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    December 4, 20254

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    December 4, 20254

    Question Corner: Do Catholics give things up for Advent?

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    December 1, 20254

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    December 4, 20254

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    December 4, 20254

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Around the Diocese. Uncategorized. December 4, 2025

Saint John’s receives $10 Million Rural Ministry Grant to pioneer large-scale collaboration with nine Catholic dioceses

By The Central Minnesota Catholic

Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary has received a grant of $10 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to prepare and form ministerial leaders in rural and mission dioceses in the United States.

Español. Uncategorized. December 4, 2025

‘Viene uno más poderoso que yo’: Vivir el Adviento con San Juan Bautista

By OSV News

Los cuatro Evangelios aclaman a San Juan Bautista y lo distinguen de los demás. Desde antes de su nacimiento, fue elegido por Dios para anunciar, bautizar e identificar a Jesús como el Mesías tan esperado.

Everyday Discipleship. Uncategorized. September 25, 2025

Ziegler: Providing a safe environment is a sacred responsibility

By The Central Minnesota Catholic

The work of creating a safe environment, though born out of a painful chapter in our Church’s history, extends far beyond the sexual abuse crisis.

Around the Diocese. Everyday Discipleship. Uncategorized. September 11, 2025

Bringing grief to God: ‘Known by God’ retreat supports grieving mothers

By Amber Walling

After experiencing the loss of three babies, Bernadette Gockowski created a retreat to offer community and support.

Our Church in the World. Uncategorized. September 6, 2025

Blessed Frassati through St. John Paul II’s eyes: ‘Faith and charity’ were his ‘driving forces’

By OSV News

On Sept. 7, Pope Leo XIV will canonize Blessed Frassati in a long-anticipated ceremony delayed by the transition between pontificates.

Through Another Lens. Uncategorized. July 10, 2025

‘Sisters Speak Out:’ A prayer and public witness for immigrants and a just economy

By The Central Minnesota Catholic

On June 24, as the Senate debated Trump’s massive reconciliation bill, over 200 sisters and their allies, representing fifty-six women religious congregations, gathered on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol to assert those Gospel values.

Our Church in the World. Uncategorized. July 10, 2025

Two Iowa Catholic universities are merging, offering a model for Catholic higher ed’s future

By OSV News

St. Ambrose University in Davenport and Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids have reached a major milestone in their journey to fully combine, which their presidents believe serves as a model for Catholic higher education.

Español. Uncategorized. June 11, 2025

Practica las ‘Bienaventuranzas del padre’

By OSV News

“Bienaventuranzas del padre” pueden ayudarte a ser el padre que Dios te está llamando a ser.

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Bethany Tollefson, a professor in the Department o Bethany Tollefson, a professor in the Department of Nursing Science at St. Cloud State University and a member of the diocesan mental health ministry team, explores common mental health concerns that often intensify during this time of year — grief, depression and anxiety — as well as the need for self-care. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthduringholidays
Today, the last Sunday of the liturgical year, we Today, the last Sunday of the liturgical year, we celebrate the solemnity of Christ the King. A newcomer to the church calendar — established 100 years ago — this feast is designed to give special recognition to the dominion Christ our Lord has over our lives. Read more at the link in our bio. #ChristTheKing #catholiclife #catholicfaith
One of the youngest participants in the family fai One of the youngest participants in the family faith formation program at St. Mary Parish in Mora, part of the @fourpillarsinfaithacc studies a picture of St. Padre Pio, who was the topic of the Nov. 16 meeting. More on this great program to come, stay tuned! #faithformation #familytime #familyfaithformation #catholic #catholiclife  #catholicfaith #family #padrepio #saintpadrepio
Catholic community members, activists and immigran Catholic community members, activists and immigrants gathered at St. Joseph Church in Waite Park on Nov. 13 for a second Catholic Public Witness for Immigrants prayer vigil. A similar event was held Oct. 22 at St. Francis Xavier in Sartell. Read more about it at the link in our bio. #onechurchonefamily #immigration #Catholicsocialteaching #catholiclife #catholicfaith
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