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Around the Diocese. Feature. October 2, 2022

Sounds of hope: Three teens share music and faith at their parish

By Gianna Bonello

The three are parishioners at St. Andrew’s in Elk River, where they have sung at Masses, confirmation retreats and faith formation nights.

Around the Diocese. Feature. March 25, 2020

Schools turn to YouTube to help keep students connected

By Dianne Towalski

One of the most popular tools is YouTube, an online video-sharing platform. The site allows teachers and students to watch videos, upload original content and share it.

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. Feature. January 15, 2017

Elk River parishioners who lost daughter to suicide encourage others to reach out, seek help

By Kristi Anderson

Never once did anyone suspect Mikayla would take her own life on a cold December day, and not a day goes by that her family and friends don’t wonder why.

Around the Diocese. Feature. October 21, 2016

Elk River parish is latest to offer weekly Mass in Spanish

By Kristi Anderson

For the first time, 11-year-old Diana Renteria cantored at Mass Sunday, Oct. 16, at St. Andrew Church in Elk River. It was also the first time many people from the area attended Mass in their native language — Spanish

Around the Diocese. Parish profile. September 11, 2016 1

Parish profile – St. Andrew, Elk River

By The Visitor

The parish was founded Oct. 21, 1891. It now has 2,225 members. The parish staff provided the following information. Q: What is the most interesting facet […]

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Five men were ordained to the permanent diaconate Five men were ordained to the permanent diaconate June 14, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, St. Cloud. One, a member of the @crosiers1210, was ordained a transitional deacon in his next step toward priesthood. Those ordained were: Randolph Lee Bayerl, Julio César Tena Sorio and Kenton Jay Yoder of St. Andrew Parish, Elk River; Peter Tran of Sts. Peter and Paul, Braham; Luke Waltman of Our Lady of Lourdes, Little Falls and Crosier Brother Kasereka Vivalya Salama. #permanentdeacons #deacons #ordination #ordinationday
Nathaniel Daubner and Joseph VanDenheuvel were ord Nathaniel Daubner and Joseph VanDenheuvel were ordained to the priesthood for the @diocesestcloud June 7 by @bishoppatricknearycsc, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. Starting July 1, Father Daubner will serve as the parochial vicar of the Northern Cross Area Catholic Community, which includes the parishes of Holy Cross, Butler; Sacred Heart, Dent; St. Henry, Perham; and St. Lawrence, Rush Lake. Father VanDenheuvel will serve the Centered on Christ Area Catholic Community, which includes  the parishes of St. Boniface, Cold Spring; St. James, Jacobs Prairie; Sts. Peter and Paul, Richmond; and Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Rockville
Even though religious sisters vow the three evange Even though religious sisters vow the three evangelical counsels of obedience, poverty, and celibacy, we are also laity in the Church who embrace a special role. As a Dominican Sister, I am called to preach the Gospel in word and deed. Ministry for me is a way of life and not just when I’m in church. — Dominican Sister Jeanne Wiest, Director of Worship, Diocese of St. Cloud @adrian_dominican_sisters #engagingthelaity #laity #catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicproudstcloud #allthingsnew
To me being engaged in the life of the church mean To me being engaged in the life of the church means telling the stories of the faithful people of our diocese living out Gospel values. For more than 35 years I’ve had the privilege of documenting the life of our diocese in stories and photos. It’s my way of evangelizing and I’ve met so many wonderful people along the way! It’s truly a dream job!  #engagingthelaity #laity #catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicproudstcloud #allthingsnew
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