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Our Church in the World. April 10, 2023

Photos of the Week: April 11, 2023

By OSV News

In the spotlight: Easter Triduum, praying with tornado victims, Jesus Nazareno of the Ribbons

Around the Diocese. Feature. April 8, 2023

Photos: Good Friday Way of the Cross

By Dianne Towalski

The 26th annual Good Friday Way of the Cross in St. Cloud was sponsored by the lay Catholic movement Communion and Liberation.

Our Church in the World. April 7, 2023

Papal preacher: Nihilism is the ‘black hole’ of the spiritual universe

By Catholic News Service

Presided over by Pope Francis, the service on Good Friday commemorates Christ’s passion and death on the cross.

Our Church in the World. Feature. April 17, 2022

Photos: Holy Week, Easter around the world

By Catholic News Service

From Rome to Mexico and the Middle East to the Diocese of St. Cloud, Christians around the globe shared in the liturgies and traditions of the Easter Triduum.

Through Another Lens. April 10, 2022

Mary Marrocco: Where do you stand on Good Friday?

By Catholic News Service

“What happened with Peter that Friday? The fisher of men left everything to follow Jesus … but, at this definitive moment of their last Passover together, Peter swiftly turned his back on Jesus.”

Everyday Discipleship. April 10, 2022

U.S. Catholics urged to donate to Good Friday Collection for Holy Land

By Catholic News Service

In an economy hit hard by the pandemic and the lack of pilgrimages and other tourism for two years, Christians in the Holy Land “are in desperate need of support,” said a news release about the 2022 Good Friday Collection that continues to support the work of the Franciscans of the Holy Land.

Everyday Discipleship. April 9, 2022

Approach Holy Week with prayer and intention

By Faith Catholic

By approaching Holy Week with prayer and intention, we can gain a deeper understanding of Jesus’ love for us and draw closer to him.

Around the Diocese. April 8, 2022

On Good Friday, St. Cloud will observe 25th annual Way of the Cross

By Nikki Rajala

A Way of the Cross procession at Lake George, introduced in St. Cloud 25 years ago by members of the lay Catholic movement Communion and Liberation, will start at 3 p.m. on Good Friday, April 15.

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EspañolUncategorized December 4, 2025

‘Viene uno más poderoso que yo’: Vivir el Adviento con San Juan Bautista

Español November 30, 2025

Historia del Santo: San Francisco Javier

Español November 25, 2025

Cuatro pasos para vivir el discipulado en Adviento

Español November 23, 2025

Historia del Santo: San Andrés Dung-Lac y los mártires bajo un Nerón vietnamita

Español November 20, 2025

La unidad en la enseñanza, la misión y la preocupación por los inmigrantes resuena en la asamblea de otoño de los obispos

Español November 13, 2025

Obispos consagrarán Estados Unidos al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús con motivo del 250 aniversario de la fundación del país

Español November 6, 2025

El Papa responde a preguntas sobre migrantes, Venezuela y el juicio de Rupnik

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Bethany Tollefson, a professor in the Department o Bethany Tollefson, a professor in the Department of Nursing Science at St. Cloud State University and a member of the diocesan mental health ministry team, explores common mental health concerns that often intensify during this time of year — grief, depression and anxiety — as well as the need for self-care. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthduringholidays
Today, the last Sunday of the liturgical year, we Today, the last Sunday of the liturgical year, we celebrate the solemnity of Christ the King. A newcomer to the church calendar — established 100 years ago — this feast is designed to give special recognition to the dominion Christ our Lord has over our lives. Read more at the link in our bio. #ChristTheKing #catholiclife #catholicfaith
One of the youngest participants in the family fai One of the youngest participants in the family faith formation program at St. Mary Parish in Mora, part of the @fourpillarsinfaithacc studies a picture of St. Padre Pio, who was the topic of the Nov. 16 meeting. More on this great program to come, stay tuned! #faithformation #familytime #familyfaithformation #catholic #catholiclife  #catholicfaith #family #padrepio #saintpadrepio
Catholic community members, activists and immigran Catholic community members, activists and immigrants gathered at St. Joseph Church in Waite Park on Nov. 13 for a second Catholic Public Witness for Immigrants prayer vigil. A similar event was held Oct. 22 at St. Francis Xavier in Sartell. Read more about it at the link in our bio. #onechurchonefamily #immigration #Catholicsocialteaching #catholiclife #catholicfaith
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