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    September 9, 20264

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    September 8, 20264

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    September 2, 20264

    RISE breakfast aims to raise funds to prevent sex trafficking and exploitation in central Minnesota

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    September 8, 20264

    Father Aubol: Before you react to All Things New, first take it to prayer

    August 19, 20264

    Ask Father Tom: What does it mean to be pastors in solidum and why is this necessary?

    August 10, 20264

    Beyond the Kids’ Table: Area formation director calls for a Church where every generation has a place

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    September 10, 20264

    US pilgrims are already gearing up for World Youth Day 2027 in South Korea

    September 10, 20264

    Pope calls for promoting, protecting human dignity

    September 10, 20264

    Belarusian Catholic dissident returns home, urges prayers for imprisoned following papal audience

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    September 9, 20264

    The Season of Creation: What role will you play?

    September 9, 20264

    MCC Inside the Capitol: Applying Pope Leo’s AI wisdom to public policy in Minnesota

    September 3, 20264

    Erlandson: Memento mori

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    September 10, 20264

    10 years after canonization, Mother Teresa’s charity still inspires

    September 9, 20264

    Ask Father Tom: We’ve seen an uptick in convalidation. What does that mean?

    September 7, 20264

    Saint profile: Our Lady of Sorrows

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    September 10, 20264

    Wendell Berry’s work and legacy for Catholics

    September 10, 20264

    The pope and the pauper: Key element of St. Francis’ story captured in medieval Assisi fresco

    September 3, 20264

    Dolly Parton’s life of faith

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Arts & Culture. November 25, 2025

Celebrity chef ‘Lidia’ hasn’t forgotten what it’s like to be a refugee. Here’s how she’s giving back

By OSV News

Lidia Bastianich shares her experience fleeing communism in the former Yugoslavia and as a board member for Jesuit Refugee Services/USA.

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Español September 10, 2026

‘Lo recuerdo como si fuera ayer’: Católicos describen su labor pastoral después de los atentados del 11 de Septiembre

Español September 10, 2026

El Papa León exhorta a promover y proteger la dignidad humana

Español September 7, 2026

Historía de una santa: Nuestra Señora de los Dolores

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La intención de oración del Papa León XIV para septiembre es ‘por el cuidado del agua’

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Historía de un santo: San Juan Crisóstomo

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Padres afectados por el tiroteo de 2025 en la escuela Annunciation se reúnen para orar y reflexionar antes del nuevo año escolar

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The Poor Clare Sisters in Sauk Rapids celebrated t The Poor Clare Sisters in Sauk Rapids celebrated the first profession of Sister Maria Chiara Willenbring during a special ceremony Sept. 12. @bishoppatricknearycsc presided at the Mass joined by Fathers Aaron Nett, Matthew Crane and Doug Liebsch. Sister Maria Chiara made her profession before Mother Mary Matthew Tomczyk, abbess of the cloistered monastery, and during the profession rite she received the black veil, the book of the Rule of St. Clare and the book of the Liturgy of the Hours. #religiouslife #religioussisters
476 days after the official groundbreaking, Holy F 476 days after the official groundbreaking, Holy Family School in Albany celebrated the completion of its renovated and expanded building, @bishoppatricknearycsc, along with current pastor Father Nick Kleespie and former pastor Father Edward Vebelun, gathered with students, staff and guests for a special blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 9. #catholicschools
Six members of the Battle Lake Fire Department wil Six members of the Battle Lake Fire Department will travel with Father Ethen to New York City for the 25th commemoration of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed in rural Pennsylvania. Read the story at the link in our bio!⁠ #9/11 #September11
People come to @pacem.in.terris for a variety of r People come to @pacem.in.terris for a variety of reasons, but we know that many come to spend time with Christ for healing,” said Tim Drake, executive director. Read about a special retreat held there recently at the link in our bio.
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