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    May 13, 20264

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    April 30, 20264

    Merged and closed parishes in the Diocese of St. Cloud: 1945 to the present

    April 2, 20264

    Annunciation shares Holy Thursday bread-baking tradition

    March 26, 20264

    Milestone Moment: Proposed parish mergers announced

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    More Americans aware of ‘Christian nationalism,’ but negative view of it prevails

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    May 12, 20264

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Around the Diocese. February 2, 2020

Bishop’s Annual Appeal: Vocation office is a conduit for God’s voice

By Kristi Anderson

The Vocation Office, comprised of three people — director Father Scott Pogatchnik, associate director Father Doug Liebsch and secretary Julie Jacobs — seeks to help people explore God’s plan for their lives.

Around the Diocese. February 2, 2020

Bishop’s Annual Appeal: TV Mass keeps people connected

By Dianne Towalski

Residents at Guardian Angels Riverview Landing in Otsego gather every Wednesday morning in the building’s chapel to watch the televised Mass, thanks to the pastoral team […]

Around the Diocese. January 26, 2020

Video: Cathedral students bring pro-life witness to St. Paul march

By Dianne Towalski

St. Cloud Cathedral High School students attended the pro-life prayer service at the Cathedral of St. Paul and the MCCL March for Life at the Capitol Jan. 22.

Around the Diocese. October 27, 2019

Collaboration, mission are focus of Leadership Day

By Dianne Towalski

Diocesan staff and parish and school leaders from around the diocese gathered at Seven Dolors in Albany Oct. 24 for Leadership Day with the theme “Eucharist: One in Mission and Ministry.”

Around the Diocese. Feature. October 7, 2019

Photos from Bishop John Kinney’s funeral Mass

By Dianne Towalski

Family, friends and priests and deacons of the diocese gathered Oct. 5 to celebrate the life of Bishop John Francis Kinney, who passed away Sept. 27.

Around the Diocese. October 7, 2019

Photos from Bishop John Kinney’s vigil service

By Dianne Towalski

Family and friends gathered Oct. 4 at St. Mary’s Cathedral for a vigil liturgy for Bishop Emeritus John Francis Kinney, who passed away Sept. 27.

Around the Diocese. Feature. September 23, 2019

Catholics show off their talents at annual Act-oberfest

By The Central Minnesota Catholic

The sixth annual Act-oberfest variety show drew a crowd of about 300 people to Sauk Centre High School Sept. 22. About a dozen acts entertained the audience with songs, skits and comedy to raise money for youth activities in the Diocese of St. Cloud.

Around the Diocese. February 25, 2019

Speaker challenges men: put Christ first in your life

By The Central Minnesota Catholic

375 people attended the annual Catholic Men’s Conference Feb. 23 at Sacred Heart in Sauk Rapids.
The event included a keynote speaker, workshops, reconciliation, lunch and Mass with Bishop Donald Kettler.

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Español May 13, 2026

Del Real: Los hombres jóvenes están luchando por encontrar propósito y vocación

Español May 13, 2026

Seis veces que la Virgen María se apareció para animar, amonestar o inspirar a los fieles

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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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