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Nation/World. July 9, 2022

Bishops say U.S. mass shootings have become ‘shockingly commonplace’

By Catholic News Service

On June 25, President Joe Biden signed into law major bipartisan gun safety legislation passed by Congress.

Nation/World. June 12, 2022

Photos of the Week: June 13, 2022

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In the spotlight: gun safety rally, horse-riding procession, handicapped-accessibility in the Holy Land

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

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North American Catholics identify harm of polarization, bishop says

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

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Eucharistic RevivalNation/World July 25, 2024

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

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‘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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Pope Francis’ prayer intention is featured on pa Pope Francis’ prayer intention is featured on page 6 of the #september issue of the print magazine. Watch for a new intention each month. #prayer #pray #prayerintentions #praywithpopefrancis #pope #popefrancis #catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith
In their reflection, the bishops called for a more In their reflection, the bishops called for a more just economy that honors the human dignity of all who labor, including those who have newly arrived in this country, as well as those whose families have been here for generations. The bishops also addressed affronts to the dignity of children, who have been identified by some as supplemental sources of labor amid widespread worker shortages. Read the whole statement at the link in our bio. @USCCB #LaborDay #workers #rightsofworkers #dignityofworkers #work #bishops #laborers #catholicsocialteaching #catholic #catholiclife
The above quote is from this year’s statement on The above quote is from this year’s statement on the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation from the @USCCB. Inspired by this year’s theme of “Hope and Act with Creation,” and drawing on the National Eucharistic Revival’s Year of Mission, the bishops reflect: “A true Eucharistic experience will also recommit us to the task to protect creation, ‘one that is eminently theological, for it is the point where the mystery of man and the mystery of God intersect.’ The care for creation is constitutive of the Christian life.” Read the bishops' statement at the link in our bio. #careforcreation #creation #popefrancis #LaudatoSi #catholiclife #eucharisticrevival #catholic @catholic.climate.covenant⁠
ICYMI: Here’s a nice overview of the recent Rura ICYMI: Here’s a nice overview of the recent Rural Life Celebration held Aug. 18 at the Nathan and Samantha Middendorf Farm in Long Prairie. The event included the presentation of the Rural Business Award and the Catholic Century Farm Awards, as well as an outdoor Mass, an authentic Mexican meal and activities for all ages. For more photos, see our website. Drone footage courtesy of Matt Zinter. #catholicproudstcloud #catholicsofinstagram #catholicchurch #catholiclife #socialconcerns #catholicrurallife #catholicfarms #farms #rurallife
Bless our #catholicstudents and all students as th Bless our #catholicstudents and all students as they return to the classroom. Here’s to another great year of learning and fun! #backtoschool #catholiceducators #catholicschools #catholiceducation #catholiclife #catholicproudstcloud
Bless our #catholicschoolteachers and all teachers Bless our #catholicschoolteachers and all teachers as they begin another year of forming their students to be #missionarydisciples. Here’s to another great year of learning and fun! #backtoschool #catholiceducators #catholicschools #catholiceducation #catholiclife #catholicproudstcloud
As the new year begins, the Diocesan Youth Council As the new year begins, the Diocesan Youth Council invites teens in the diocese to participate in some of their upcoming activities. Mark your calendars for the Middle school youth day, the high school youth day and Castaway! #youthministry #catholiclife #catholicsofinstagram #youth
As our students, teachers and staff head back to s As our students, teachers and staff head back to school, we asked a few principals what they are most looking forward to this year. Here Heather Phannenstein, principal of the schools in Richmond and Cold Spring, talks about looking forward to working with her amazing teachers and teaching students about Christ. Watch for more back-to-school content throughout the weekend. #backtoschool #catholiceducators #catholicschools #catholiceducation #catholiclife #catholicproudstcloud
Just before the new school year begins, educators Just before the new school year begins, educators from around the diocese took a break from preparing their classrooms to gather with their peers Aug. 19 at St. Mary Parish in Alexandria for a day of networking and development. The event was sponsored by the Catholic Schools Center of Excellence, cscoe_mn.⁠ Read more at the link in our bio. #backtoschool # #backtoschool #Catholiceducators #catholicschools #catholiceducation #Catholic #catholiclife #catholicproudstcloud
Read about our two new principals in the September Read about our two new principals in the September magazine or here at the link in our bio!⁠ #catholicschools #catholicteachers #catholiceducators #catholiceducation
As our students, teachers and staff head back to s As our students, teachers and staff head back to school, we asked a few principals what they are most looking forward to this year. Here Jason Smith from St. Henry Area School in Perham welcomes everyone back to the busyness of the school year. Watch for more back-to-school content throughout the week. #backtoschool #catholiceducators #catholicschools #catholiceducation #catholiclife #catholicproudstcloud
As our students get ready to go back to school, we As our students get ready to go back to school, we asked some principals what they are most looking forward to this year. Here Jennifer Swenson from Mary of Lourdes in Little Falls talks about building up Catholic identity in her schools. Watch for more back-to-school content throughout the week. #backtoschool #catholiceducators #catholicschools #catholiceducation #catholiclife #catholicproudstcloud
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