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    July 7, 20264

    Remembering Bob Stewart: A gentle shepherd and champion of Catholic education

    July 2, 20264

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    July 2, 20264

    St. Joseph couple Tom and Meg Klecker slated to receive annual Humanae Vitae Award July 23

  • All Things New
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    July 1, 20264

    All Things New: How naming a new parish can bring new energy to parish life

    June 25, 20264

    Faith Handed Down: How one ACC is saying goodbye to a beloved building

    June 4, 20264

    Parish visits across Stearns County inspire deeper faith for St. Cloud couple

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    July 9, 20264

    When the American pope comes for July 4 dinner, here’s what happens

    July 8, 20264

    Heroes with halos: Shrine unites faithful and saints for Fourth of July celebration

    July 8, 20264

    Vatican unveils agenda for global family summit marking ‘Amoris Laetitia’ anniversary

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    July 8, 20264

    9 things to know about the SSPX excommunications

    July 8, 20264

    Mary Immaculate, patroness of the United States

    July 6, 20264

    Saint Profile: Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin

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    July 8, 20264

    Ask Father Tom: If the Church loves life, why does it oppose IVF?

    July 6, 20264

    Brix: Summer camp experience helped me help my kids fall more in love with Jesus

    July 1, 20264

    Craycraft: The Declaration of Independence as an article of ‘peace,’ not ‘faith’

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    July 8, 20264

    Mexico’s World Cup run unites faith and ‘futbol’

    July 8, 20264

    Popular podcaster Father Mike Schmitz unpacks Christ’s Gospel parables, offers fresh insights

    June 30, 20264

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Everyday Discipleship. February 12, 2023

‘Wonder’ film series shows faith, science not at war, says Bishop Barron

By OSV News

Produced through a grant from the John Templeton Foundation, the episodes — narrated by actor Jonathan Roumie — will be released Feb. 13-17, one per day, on Word on Fire’s website and YouTube channel.

Arts & Culture. January 29, 2023

Book review: ‘The Great Story of Israel’ by Bishop Robert Barron

By OSV News

The book “is written for the curious layperson who wants better to understand the background of the stories that make up the Hebrew Bible.”

Our Church in the World. July 31, 2022

Bishop Robert Barron installed for Diocese of Winona-Rochester

By The Central Minnesota Catholic

Bishop Barron called on parishioners to strengthen their devotion to the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, noting that he sees a correlation between the diocese’s location near the Mayo Clinic and the need for the Church to be a place of “spiritual healing.”

Our Church in the World. September 24, 2020

Trump says he will sign order to ensure babies born alive receive care

By Catholic News Service

President Donald Trump said Sept. 23 he would sign an executive order to “ensure that all precious babies born alive, no matter their circumstances, receive the medical care that they deserve.”

Everyday Discipleship. March 10, 2016

Bishop Robert Barron: Confirmation and evangelization

By The Visitor

Recently, I had the enormous privilege of performing my first confirmation as a bishop. It took place at Holy Cross Parish in Moor Park, California, a […]

Everyday Discipleship. January 14, 2016

Bishop Robert Barron: ‘The Revenant’ and the search for a higher justice

By The Visitor

Alejandro Iñárritu’s new film “The Revenant” is one of the most talked about movies, and for good reason. The opening 20 minutes, which feature a frighteningly […]

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Español July 8, 2026

La trayectoria de México en el Mundial une la fe y el fútbol

Español July 6, 2026

Historia de los Santos: Santos Luis y Celia

Español July 2, 2026

Obispos celebran una Misa y procesión en la frontera por los migrantes, a vísperas del 250.º aniversario de Estados Unidos

Español July 1, 2026

Cinco maneras de fomentar la devoción al Sagrado Corazón

Español June 25, 2026

Arzobispo pide oración y solidaridad tras los dos terremotos que devastaron Venezuela

Español June 22, 2026

Historia de una santa: Santa Margarita Bays

Español June 17, 2026

Día del Padre: Siete Santos que fueron padres de familia

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Priests entering new and first-time pastor assignm Priests entering new and first-time pastor assignments gathered with Bishop Neary and other diocesan leaders June 25 to reflect and prepare for this time of change in their ministries. It was a great day of sharing ideas and getting to know the diocesan staff. Please pray for our priests entering new assignments next week and for their communities. #priesthood
The @stbensisters are building a new monastery! Th The @stbensisters are building a new monastery! They broke ground on the new 54,000 square-foot building last week. Read all about it at the link in our bio! Thanks to @kimmandersonphoto for covering the event!⁠
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On June 9, the One In Christ Area Catholic Communi On June 9, the One In Christ Area Catholic Community hosted an inclusive evening of Mass, crafts, dancing and fellowship for adults with special needs and their caregivers. Read more about this GOOD IDEA at the link in our bio. #catholicfaith #goodidea #parishlife
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