Get to know the men who will be ordained deacons on June 8 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud.
Four deacons to be ordained June 8 at St. Mary’s Cathedral
Social Ministry and the Diaconate: Where the rubber meets the road
Diaconate candidates offer continuous learning opportunities for them, helping in the formation process and refining the skills of the potential deacon.
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud announces resignation of executive director
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud announces the resignation of Stephen Pareja, who has been the executive director since November 2016. His final day at the organization will be July 5.
Educational diversity, Eucharistic devotion are strong features of 2023 class of new priests, report says
Ahead of the 60th annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations April 30, a newly released report shows what one researcher called greater “consistency of age,” more diverse educational backgrounds and a commitment to Eucharistic adoration among men preparing for priestly ordination.
Photos: Bishop Neary blesses holy oils at Chrism Mass
Bishop Patrick Neary and the priests, deacons and faithful of the diocese gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud March 30 for the annual Chrism Mass.
Photos: Six men take next steps toward diaconate ordination
Four men were instituted to the ministry of reader and two to the ministry of acolyte Oct. 20 at St. Mary’s Cathedral.
Permanent deacons are reminder of the power of service, pope says
A permanent deacon whose ministry is focused on service to the poor and hurting is an antidote to clericalism within the church because it illustrates that “to love is to serve and to serve is to reign,” Pope Francis said.
Pope shares his ‘dreams’ for Amazon region, its Catholic community
In his apostolic exhortation “Querida Amazonia” (Beloved Amazonia), Pope Francis made no mention of the idea of ordaining married men to the priesthood so that far-flung Catholic communities would have regular access to the Eucharist.