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DMD. Around the Diocese. Feature. October 5, 2017

Bishop Caggiano: Encounter means to ‘fall in love with Jesus’

By Kristi Anderson

Keynote speaker Bishop Frank Caggiano’s challenge to the more than 800 people who gathered for Diocesan Ministry Day: to dedicate themselves to the work of missionary discipleship.

Around the Diocese. DMD. September 8, 2017

‘Prayer for Peace’ concert set for Sept. 24

By The Visitor

Rudolfo López and Jaime Cortez will lead “Prayer for Peace,” a free concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, in the Glen Carlson Room of the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud.

All Things New. September 7, 2017

DMD workshop seeks input for future of parishes, priests

By Kristi Anderson

A series of three meetings for priests across the diocese was held this summer to discuss the future of the 131 parishes within the boundaries of the St. Cloud Diocese. And now the bishop is looking for input from the laity.

Around the Diocese. DMD. September 1, 2017

Diocesan V Encuentro / Diocesan Ministry Day

By The Visitor

Diocesan V Encuentro The Diocese of St. Cloud is hosting Diocesan V Encuentro (meaning “fifth encounter”) Sept. 24 at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. […]

Around the Diocese. March 8, 2017

Keynoter: To ‘encounter’ requires being open to God’s presence in every situation

By Kristi Anderson

Christina Lamas’ experiences have encouraged her to help others recognize the value of encountering God in the world, which will be part of the message she will bring to the people of the diocese in September.

Around the Diocese. Feature. February 24, 2017

Bishop Caggiano: Missionary discipleship means being vehicle of God’s love

By Kristi Anderson

Widely known for his work with youth, Bishop Frank Caggiano of the Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut, will give the keynote address at this year’s Diocesan Ministry Day, Sept. 25, at River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud.

Around the Diocese. DMD. Feature. January 13, 2017

Two major diocesan events will emphasize ‘encounter’

By Kristi Anderson

On Sunday, Sept. 24, Diocesan Encuentro (which means “encounter” in Spanish) will take place at River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud. On the following day, Sept. 25, Diocesan Ministry Day will be held at the convention center.

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