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    June 27, 20224

    Browerville parish blesses new shrine on local farm

    June 26, 20224

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    June 26, 20224

    Richmond native professes first vows with Franciscan order in Ohio 

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    July 3, 20224

    Pope couldn’t go to Congo, but Congolese in Rome pray with him for peace

    July 3, 20224

    Pope, Anglican, Presbyterian leaders send messages to South Sudan

    July 1, 20224

    Bishop says Nigerian church where massacre occurred to reopen by this fall

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    July 1, 20224

    Greg Erlandson: Giving birth to a new movement

    June 23, 20224

    ‘Forming Ourselves in Synodality’

    June 21, 20224

    Report about YouTube shows kids exposed to derogatory videos

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    July 1, 20224

    First in-person LGBTQ ministry conference builds ‘sense of community’

    July 1, 20224

    Sunday Scripture readings: July 3, 2022

    June 30, 20224

    Pope Francis and Vatican II: It’s not a battleground, but the future

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    July 1, 20224

    Francis scholar offers helpful advice on how saint would navigate today

    June 29, 20224

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    June 29, 20224

    Movie – ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’

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    July 3, 20224

    New bishop named for U.S. Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese in Chicago

    July 1, 20224

    Pope reflects on papacy in interview with Argentine news agency

    June 30, 20224

    Dialogue prevents religious extremism, pope tells Jewish group

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    July 1, 20224

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    July 1, 20224

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    June 30, 20224

    Misioneras de la Caridad expulsadas de Nicaragua

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Beirut explosion

Nation/World. June 24, 2021

More than 10 months after Beirut blast: ‘We are bleeding, help is needed’

By Catholic News Service

Historically renowned for its outstanding health care as “the hospital of the Middle East,” Lebanon is on the verge of a serious health crisis.

Nation/World. December 24, 2020

Pope encourages Lebanese to stand firm as a cedar to weather current storm

By Catholic News Service

Pope Francis wrote a Christmas letter to people of Lebanon, who are still suffering the emotional and political aftermath of the August explosion at the port of Beirut.

Nation/World. September 2, 2020

Pope calls for day of prayer, fasting for Lebanon

By Catholic News Service

Pope Francis has asked Catholics and all people of goodwill to observe Sept. 4 as a day of prayer and fasting for Lebanon.

Nation/World. August 10, 2020

Lebanese demand reform, Cabinet resigns after Beirut explosions

By Catholic News Service

On Aug. 10, Lebanon’s Cabinet resigned over the Aug. 4 blasts at the Beirut port.

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St. Joseph Parish Festival — St. Joseph, St. Joseph Parish

July 4 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
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July 4th Fireworks — St. Cloud, Hester and Wilson Parks

July 4 @ 10:00 pm
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Cemetery Restoration Workshop — Alexandria, Kinkead Cemetery

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Synod 2021–2023

Focus on FaithSynod 2021–2023 June 30, 2022

Plenary Council is key moment for church in Australia

Focus on FaithSynod 2021–2023 June 28, 2022

Xavière Missionary Sister Natalie Becquart – The synod: a transformative process

Synod 2021–2023Views June 23, 2022

‘Forming Ourselves in Synodality’

Arts & CultureSynod 2021–2023 June 22, 2022

Vietnamese bishops plan soccer tourney for priests to promote synodality

Focus on FaithSynod 2021–2023 June 22, 2022

Sharing responsibility for our common mission

Focus on FaithSynod 2021–2023 June 15, 2022

Bishop Anthony B. Taylor: Discerning and deciding

Focus on FaithSynod 2021–2023 June 8, 2022

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

The Central Minnesota Catholic Magazine – Español

Español July 1, 2022

Corte Suprema permite a Biden poner fin a política de era Trump

Español July 1, 2022

Participantes de reunión nacional comparten historias dolorosas, esperanzas de inclusión

Español June 30, 2022

Misioneras de la Caridad expulsadas de Nicaragua

Español June 30, 2022

Arzobispo pide a la iglesia solidarizarse con migrantes fallecidos

Español June 28, 2022

Papa: Ante el rechazo y la injusticia, hagan el bien

Español June 28, 2022

Miren al futuro, no al pasado, dice el papa a familias

Español June 28, 2022

En la decisión anticipada de Dobbs, Corte Suprema anula Roe

Eucharistic Revival

Eucharistic RevivalFeatureNation/World June 29, 2022

Catholics need better understanding of the Mass, pope says

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith June 24, 2022

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

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith June 21, 2022

Seek nourishment, satisfaction in Eucharist, pope says

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith June 15, 2022

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

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith June 12, 2022

Understanding the Eucharist: Take and Eat, Take and Drink

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith June 10, 2022

Eucharistic processions on feast of Corpus Christi will launch revival

Around the DioceseEucharistic RevivalFeature May 30, 2022

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

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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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