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    May 8, 20264

    Obituary: Jane Marrin

    May 6, 20264

    All Things New prayer service held at Sacred Heart in Sauk Rapids

    May 5, 20264

    Sister Annella Guild announces Recollection Day May 31 honoring Benedictine Servant of God Annella Zervas in St. Joseph

  • All Things New
    All Things New
    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

  • Our Church in the World
    Our Church in the World
    May 7, 20264

    Minnesota state senators recall Annunciation shooting as omnibus firearms bill passes

    May 7, 20264

    Catholic aid organizations remain ‘united in hope’ for Ukraine as war rages on

    May 7, 20264

    From his shrine to hers: ‘Mini-Camino’ walks from St. Joseph to Our Lady of Champion

  • Through Another Lens
    Through Another Lens
    May 7, 20264

    MCC Inside the Capitol: Protecting kids from gun violence has multiple elements

    May 7, 20264

    Lamb: The ogre within

    April 29, 20264

    Fanucci: What the Easter Scriptures teach us about how to live as family

  • Everyday Discipleship
    Everyday Discipleship
    • On Canon Law with Father Crane
    • Our Faith Explained
    • Our Faith in Action
    • In Light of Faith
    May 7, 20264

    Six times Mary appeared to encourage, admonish or inspire the faithful

    May 7, 20264

    How to conform to the love of Jesus with the Sacred Heart

    May 7, 20264

    12 saints who were also mothers

  • Arts & Culture
    Arts & Culture
    May 7, 20264

    The Little Rose Shop

    May 7, 20264

    Lord of the Dance meets Shepherd of the Flock: Michael Flatley greets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican

    April 29, 20264

    Open Window Theatre tackles the complicated story of St. Joan of Arc

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Father Mike Schmitz

Around the Diocese. Feature. March 4, 2026

Hometown connection brings popular priest Father Mike Schmitz to St. Augusta

By Amber Walling

Lauren Bravo returned to her roots, St. Mary Help of Christians in St. Augusta, to introduce Father Schmitz Feb. 23.

Everyday Discipleship. November 14, 2021

Times Square billboard will promote, celebrate ‘Bible in a Year’ podcast

By Catholic News Service

The creators of the daily podcast that leads listeners through the Bible’s narrative have announced several new initiatives designed to highlight the show’s success and attract even more listeners.

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Español May 7, 2026

12 santas que también fueron madres

Español May 7, 2026

Intención de oración del Papa León para mayo: Para que todos tengan qué comer

Español May 5, 2026

Historia de un Santo: San Isidro Labrador

Español May 4, 2026

Historia de un Santo: San Juan de Ávila

Español April 29, 2026

Ya fueron designados los santos patronos de la Jornada Mundial de la Juventud 2027

Español April 27, 2026

Historia de un Santo: Santo Pío V

Español April 23, 2026

Misa en la Basílica de Santa María la Mayor conmemora el primer aniversario de la muerte del Papa Francisco

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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 expected that day.
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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