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Bishop Neary's Column. March 4, 2025

Bishop Neary: When the worst thing becomes the best thing

By Bishop Patrick Neary, C.S.C.

With every cross life offers us comes the invitation to accept it, embrace it, even to kiss the cross presented to us, as we do on Good Friday.

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Español April 24, 2025

Santa Faustina y las visiones que inspiran el Domingo de la Divina Misericordia

Español April 23, 2025

Con el toque de un pastor, el Papa Francisco predicó la misericordia y abrazó las periferias

Español April 9, 2025

¿Cuáles son las 14 estaciones del Vía Crucis?

Español April 3, 2025

El Papa Francisco da su aprobación a tres nuevos santos, entre ellos la primera santa venezolana

Español April 2, 2025

Diez razones para volver a la Iglesia Católica

Español March 27, 2025

Obispo Neary: Escuchar desde la perspectiva de la fe es un acto de amor

Español March 27, 2025

Cientos de personas de El Paso se unen a una marcha y vigilia en contra de la deportación masiva de migrantes y las prohibiciones de asilo

Synod 2021–2023

Around the DioceseSínodo 2021 – 2024Synod 2021–2024 March 6, 2024

6 things you need to know about the second round of Synod listening

Nation/WorldSynod 2021–2024 October 9, 2023

Synod call to communion can help a fractured world, theologian says

Nation/WorldSynod 2021–2024 October 5, 2023

Synod begins work with focus on Holy Spirit and listening

Nation/WorldSynod 2021–2024 April 20, 2023

Church must be united but not uniform, say synod organizers

Focus on FaithSynod 2021–2024 April 19, 2023

Many women are ‘the driving force of synodality,’ says religious sister who is synod official at Vatican

Nation/WorldSynod 2021–2024 April 14, 2023

North American Catholics identify harm of polarization, bishop says

FeatureFocus on FaithSynod 2021–2024 April 14, 2023

Synod’s ‘messy,’ ‘joyful’ North American phase concludes with call to mission, moves to Rome

Eucharistic Revival

Eucharistic RevivalNation/World July 25, 2024

Congress calls on Catholics to ‘Walk with One,’ evangelize through ‘spiritual companionship’

Eucharistic RevivalNation/World July 18, 2024

‘Jesus, I trust in you’: National Eucharistic Congress opens with a powerful holy hour

EspañolEucharistic Revival June 22, 2023

¡La Diócesis de St. Cloud está organizando un Congreso Eucarístico del 7 al 9 de septiembre!

Around the DioceseEucharistic RevivalFeature May 18, 2023

All ages ‘Becoming Eucharist’ word and art contest

Around the DioceseEucharistic RevivalFeature May 18, 2023

All Called to Christ ACC will host ‘Come and See’ event June 17

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith April 21, 2023

How to grow in devotion to the Eucharist (during the Eucharistic Revival and beyond)

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith April 21, 2023

Detroit archbishop says Christ’s presence in Blessed Sacrament inspired him as a boy and sustains him today

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St Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud was filled for St Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud was filled for the 12:05 p.m. Mass April 22 as #Catholics from around the diocese gathered to remember #PopeFrancis. Bishop Patrick Neary celebrated the Mass to honor the pontiff, who died April 21 at the age of 88. #pope #catholic
Statement from Bishop Emeritus Donald Kettler:⁠ Statement from Bishop Emeritus Donald Kettler:⁠ "I am deeply saddened by the death of our Holy Father. His papacy was one of love for his people and creation. His papacy also was one of needed witness, teaching and a strong voice for both the church and our world, especially for those on the peripheries. What he taught, and how he lived his ministry, will be his lasting legacy. Holy Father, your people thank you and pray for you."⁠ ⁠ Pope Francis greets Bishop Donald Kettler in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican during an Ad Limina visit Jan. 13, 2020. (CNS photo/Vatican Media) ⁠ #PopeFrancis
Bishop Patrick Neary greets Pope Francis during an Bishop Patrick Neary greets Pope Francis during an annual gathering for newly ordained bishops at the Vatican.⁠ "I was so honored to meet him as a new bishop in September 2023 and felt not only his holiness but his humanness," he said in a statement released today. "He was just one of us. May he now rest from his labors, for his good deeds go with him." Read more a the link in our bio. #PopeFrancis
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. U.S. Cardi Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. U.S. Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, chamberlain of the Holy Roman Church, announced that the pope had died at 7:35 a.m. April 21. Read more at the link our bio. #popefrancis #restinpeace #catholic #catholicchurch #catholicfaith
@sacredheartsaukrapids welcomed 10 people into the @sacredheartsaukrapids welcomed 10 people into the #catholicchurch at the #eastervigil. They celebrated seven #baptisms and three #confirmations. A wonderful celebration! #catholiclife #catechumens #sacraments #easter2025
Mary Strasser, a member of @stmaryalexandria, spen Mary Strasser, a member of @stmaryalexandria, spent 18 months in a concentration camp as a young child at the end of WWII. She told her emotional story at a faith formation gathering April 9. Read more about it at the link in our bio. #faithformation #war #concentrationcamps #catholic #catholicfaith #catholiclife
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