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Supreme Court sides with coach in public school prayer case
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June 23, 20224
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Nation/World. August 24, 2021

Push to ban ‘killer robots’ gets a boost from the Vatican and the pope

By Catholic News Service

Vatican officials have joined Pope Francis in repeatedly expressing trepidation over drones and advanced weaponry, known as LAWS, saying their use poses a serious threat to innocent civilians.

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Focus on Faith Synod 2021–2023 June 22, 2022

Sharing responsibility for our common mission

Focus on Faith Synod 2021–2023 June 15, 2022

Bishop Anthony B. Taylor: Discerning and deciding

Focus on Faith Synod 2021–2023 June 8, 2022

Truly synodal Church is one that listens, collaborates with all people

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Synodality and dialogue: fostering a culture of encounter

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Synodality means communion, not ‘populism,’ pope says

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Español June 23, 2022

Víctima de abuso pide reparación de perjuicios a Benedicto XVI

Español June 23, 2022

Papa: La fuerza se puede encontrar en la fragilidad de la vejez

Español June 22, 2022

Tribunal condena hondureño a 22 años por su papel en caso Berta Cáceres

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Dos jesuitas son asesinados defendiendo a persona perseguida

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Papa: Cooperación interreligiosa es necesaria para enfrentar amenazas

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Español June 16, 2022

A 10 años de DACA, beneficiarios expresan frustración por la inacción

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Eucharistic Revival Focus on Faith June 24, 2022

Being next to Eucharist ‘felt like truly a blessing,’ says young Catholic

Eucharistic Revival Focus on Faith June 21, 2022

Seek nourishment, satisfaction in Eucharist, pope says

Eucharistic Revival Focus on Faith June 15, 2022

Detroit Archdiocese, Hallow app launch campaign to share power of Eucharist

Eucharistic Revival Focus on Faith June 12, 2022

Understanding the Eucharist: Take and Eat, Take and Drink

Eucharistic Revival Focus on Faith June 10, 2022

Eucharistic processions on feast of Corpus Christi will launch revival

Around the Diocese Eucharistic Revival Feature May 30, 2022

Deacon who once was lost helps youth, families find grace of the sacraments

Eucharistic Revival Feature May 22, 2022

Local team sheds light on National Eucharistic Revival

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Fathers @caseyofm and Roberto “Tito” Serrano visited @targetfield June 24 to see the @twins play the Colorado Rockies. The two Franciscan friars are in the midst of an evangelization tour, attending games at all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums around the country. Read their story in the June issue of the Central Minnesota Catholic or on our website. #bleacherbrothers #mlb #targetfield #baseball #baseballislife #catholicsofinstagram

Fathers @caseyofm and Roberto “Tito” Serrano visited @targetfield June 24 to see the @twins play the Colorado Rockies. The two Franciscan friars are in the midst of an evangelization tour, attending games at all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums around the country. Read their story in the June issue of the Central Minnesota Catholic or on our website. #bleacherbrothers #mlb #targetfield #baseball #baseballislife #catholicsofinstagram

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Fathers @caseyofm and Roberto “Tito” Serrano visited @targetfield June 24 to see the @twins play the Colorado Rockies. The two Franciscan friars are in the midst of an evangelization tour, attending games at all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums around the country. Read their story in the June issue of the Central Minnesota Catholic or on our website. #bleacherbrothers #mlb #targetfield #baseball #baseballislife #catholicsofinstagram

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If you’ve ever been to the Pastoral Center, the diocesan office building, you’ve seen the fantastic flowers and plants on the property. They’re the work of our gardener/maintenance guy, Steve Gessell. After a staff meeting this morning, we were treated to a tour and talk about our bee-friendly plants. #gardening #catholicsofinstagram #savethebees #beefriendlygarden

If you’ve ever been to the Pastoral Center, the diocesan office building, you’ve seen the fantastic flowers and plants on the property. They’re the work of our gardener/maintenance guy, Steve Gessell. After a staff meeting this morning, we were treated to a tour and talk about our bee-friendly plants. #gardening #catholicsofinstagram #savethebees #beefriendlygarden

If you’ve ever been to the Pastoral Center, the diocesan office building, you’ve seen the fantastic flowers and plants on the property. They’re the work of our gardener/maintenance guy, Steve Gessell. After a staff meeting this morning, we were treated to a tour and talk about our bee-friendly plants. #gardening #catholicsofinstagram #savethebees #beefriendlygarden

If you’ve ever been to the Pastoral Center, the diocesan office building, you’ve seen the fantastic flowers and plants on the property. They’re the work of our gardener/maintenance guy, Steve Gessell. After a staff meeting this morning, we were treated to a tour and talk about our bee-friendly plants. #gardening #catholicsofinstagram #savethebees #beefriendlygarden

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If you’ve ever been to the Pastoral Center, the diocesan office building, you’ve seen the fantastic flowers and plants on the property. They’re the work of our gardener/maintenance guy, Steve Gessell. After a staff meeting this morning, we were treated to a tour and talk about our bee-friendly plants. #gardening #catholicsofinstagram #savethebees #beefriendlygarden

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The diocesan kickoff of the #nationaleucharisticrevival held June 18 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud was a success! Watch for more coverage of the #eucharisticrevival here, on Facebook and in our print magazine. #catholicproudstcloud #catholicsofinstagram

The diocesan kickoff of the #nationaleucharisticrevival held June 18 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud was a success! Watch for more coverage of the #eucharisticrevival here, on Facebook and in our print magazine. #catholicproudstcloud #catholicsofinstagram

The diocesan kickoff of the #nationaleucharisticrevival held June 18 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud was a success! Watch for more coverage of the #eucharisticrevival here, on Facebook and in our print magazine. #catholicproudstcloud #catholicsofinstagram

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The diocesan kickoff of the #nationaleucharisticrevival held June 18 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud was a success! Watch for more coverage of the #eucharisticrevival here, on Facebook and in our print magazine. #catholicproudstcloud #catholicsofinstagram

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On the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, June 19, many Catholic churches will hold Corpus Christi processions as a public affirmation of faith and belief in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

Is your parish or Area Catholic Community organizing a Corpus Christi procession on June 19? If so, tell us the time and place in the comments area below. Also, if you'd like, tell us why you participate in this tradition. #eucharisticrevival #catholicproudstcloud

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On the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, June 19, many Catholic churches will hold Corpus Christi processions as a public affirmation of faith and belief in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Is your parish or Area Catholic Community organizing a Corpus Christi procession on June 19? If so, tell us the time and place in the comments area below. Also, if you'd like, tell us why you participate in this tradition. #eucharisticrevival #catholicproudstcloud

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