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Arts & Culture. August 23, 2023

Diocese’s ‘Little Chefs’ program teaches grade schoolers life skill in atmosphere of fun, faith

By OSV News

A cooking class for youngsters to the list of summer enrichment classes at the Toms River Catholic campus.

Arts & Culture. February 16, 2022

‘Cooks with Collars’ videos show what priests are cooking up in the kitchen

By Catholic News Service

The cooking videos feature about 35 priests at parishes around the diocese as part of a friendly cooking competition that runs through March 1.

Everyday Discipleship. August 3, 2021

‘Cooking with Father Cooper’ on Facebook Live brings food, faith together

By Catholic News Service

Because the recipes include faith-based symbolism, they have the potential to evangelize, teach and reinforce catechesis.

Arts & Culture. June 20, 2021

More than recipes, cookbooks contribute to faith development

By Catholic News Service

These two books are new additions to the cookbook field, although neither one is primarily about cooking.

Arts & Culture. November 1, 2020

Fig: Symbol of security, prosperity, faith

By Catholic News Service

Widespread and abundant throughout the Mediterranean region, figs have been eaten fresh and dried for storage for thousands of years.

Arts & Culture. January 19, 2020

Love of baking, culinary skills and prayer make religious brother a winner

By Catholic News Service

Capuchin Franciscan Brother Andrew Corriente was crowned this year’s baking champion on ABC’s “The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition.”

Arts & Culture. August 4, 2019

Pastor competes on ‘Worst Cooks in America’ reality TV show

By Catholic News Service

His bio on the show describes Father Young as “needing all the prayers he can get” in this competition, continuing on to say: “He has been a priest for nine years, but God seems to abandon him in the kitchen.”

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@bishoppatricknearycsc was at the Minnesota State @bishoppatricknearycsc was at the Minnesota State Capitol for #eucharisticadoration May 1. On the first Friday of each month, the @mncatholicconference has organized adoration from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the basement level of the capitol building. Bishop Neary was on hand from 10 to 11 a.m. and Bishops Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester, Andrew Cozzens of Crookston and Chad Zielinski of New Ulm were also
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Happy National Principal Day to our 26 Catholic sc Happy National Principal Day to our 26 Catholic school principals! Sara Michaelson, superintendent of Catholic schools, shares this message of gratitude for their work in schools around the Diocese of St. Cloud. #catholicschoolstrong #catholiceducation #nationalprincipalday
Families from around the diocese gathered April 25 Families from around the diocese gathered April 25, the Saturday before Good Shepherd Sunday, for “The Shepherd is Calling,” an event sponsored by the diocesan Vocation Office. The event, for parents and their elementary school-age children seeking to learn more about Jesus, the Good Shepherd, was held at the Mike and Alice Westrich farm in Burtrum. #GoodShepherd #goodshepherdsunday
The @stbensisters gathered April 25 to honor Siste The @stbensisters gathered April 25 to honor Sisters Dennis Frandrup, Lois Wedl, Marie Reisinger and Renee Domeier as they celebrate their 75th jubilees this year. The sisters, who all entered the monastery in 1951, renewed their monastic profession and then were blessed by the community during the Mass. #religiouslife #jubilees #catholicsisters
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