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Papal Transition. May 21, 2025

Full Text: Pope Leo’s homily during his visit to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls

By OSV News

This is the full text of the homily delivered by Pope Leo XIV on May 20, 2025, the day the Holy Father visited the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome and prayed before the tomb of St. Paul.

Everyday Discipleship. December 13, 2019

‘Christ Was Born for This’: Christmas homily to share with reader

By Catholic News Service

A homily titled “Christ Was Born For This” by Archbishop J. Augustine DiNoia quotes from “Good Christian Men Rejoice,” the English title of the carol “In Dulci Jubilo,” attributed to the 14-century German Dominican mystic Blessed Henry Suso.

Everyday Discipleship. December 14, 2018

What could we have offered God for such a Savior?

By The Visitor

In farewell I offer you my Christmas Day 2016 homily for the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls.

Everyday Discipleship. October 26, 2017

Making room for Spirit entails daily battle against devil, pope says

By Catholic News Service

Being a Christian means battling the devil and striving for holiness each day.

Everyday Discipleship. August 14, 2016

Father Kenneth Doyle: Free to marry?/ Scolding from pulpit

By Catholic News Service

Q. I was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic Church. When I was younger, I served as an altar boy for several years. About 12 years […]

Everyday Discipleship. April 5, 2016

Faith in risen Christ renewed at every Eucharist

By The Visitor

I didn’t receive any questions for this month’s column, so I offer you one of my Easter time homilies: Two weeks ago we rejoiced in the […]

Our Church in the World. January 8, 2016

‘Soap opera’ love isn’t true love, pope says

By Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — True love comes from God and is expressed through his mercy and forgiveness, not through sentimental expressions that can easily vanish, Pope […]

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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

Español October 30, 2025

El presidente de la USCCB insta a los fieles a rezar y apoyar a las víctimas del huracán Melissa

Español October 23, 2025

Vigilias de migrantes católicos en todo el país claman por ‘una Iglesia, una familia’

Español October 15, 2025

Nuevos santos resaltan el poder de la fe en medio de desafíos espirituales y personales

Español October 9, 2025

Líderes latinos exploran el papel que la organización comunitaria puede jugar en la política nacional

Español October 2, 2025

Misa y procesión en la capital de EEUU piden solidaridad con los migrantes que se enfrentan a deportaciones masivas

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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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Accompaniment, the November theme of the All Thing Accompaniment, the November theme of the All Things New planning initiative, is at the heart of the Church’s mission. Read Bishop Neary's column for this month at the link in our bio. #AllThingsNew #accompaniment #Catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith
Youth in grades 9-12 from around the diocese came Youth in grades 9-12 from around the diocese came together Oct. 26 at St. Cloud State University for the first Apostle Games. The event, put on by the @diocesestcloud with help from the Diocesan Youth Council, featured competition in games and fun activities, workshops, lunch and Mass with Bishop Neary. Watch for more photos in the next Friday Feed!. #apostlegames #youth #youthday #catholicproudstcloud
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