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Our Church in the World. May 3, 2021

Some German parishes plan blessings for lovers, including gays

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Catholic chaplains in parishes across Germany plan to invite people to “blessing services for lovers” on and around May 10.

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Español June 12, 2026

Obispos consagran Estados Unidos al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús

Español June 10, 2026

El Papa León se lleva el aplauso de 80.000 católicos españoles en el estadio del Real Madrid

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Historia de un Santo: San Juan el Bautista

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Historía de una Santa: Sta. Clotilde

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On Saturday, June 6, five men were ordained deacon

On Saturday, June 6, five men were ordained deacons at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. John Bell, Chad Middenndorf and Ruben Uribe Mejia were ordained to the permanent diaconate, lifelong service in parish and community ministry, and Tobias Ellis and Scott Kahler were ordained transitional deacons, continuing their formation toward the priesthood. More photos to come in this week’s Friday Feed newsletter. #ordination #transitionaldeacons #permanentdiaconate #deacons

From the clients she helped in her roles at @ccstc

From the clients she helped in her roles at @ccstcloud to the priests, diocesan staff and lay people she served as chancellor of @diocesestcloud and everyone in between, she woke up every morning thinking about how she could make life better for someone else.

Jim and Lori Wagner have been visiting all of the

Jim and Lori Wagner have been visiting all of the churches in Stearns County. Where do you think they were visiting this weekend? Let us know in the comments and read all about their travels and what they’ve learned in this week’s Friday Feed! #catholiclife #catholicproudstcloud

@bishoppatricknearycsc celebrated, along with Fath

@bishoppatricknearycsc celebrated, along with Father Derek Wiechmann, the Memorial Day Mass at Assumption Cemetery, honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. The celebration brought the community together in prayer, remembrance, and gratitude for those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms and those currently serving. This day reminds us not only to mourn the fallen but also to carry forward their legacy of courage, selflessness and love for others. #memorialday2026❤️🤍💙🇺🇸 #memorialday #memorialweekend

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