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Faith and forgiveness: Holy Year is ‘also for the incarcerated’
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‘Do not forget’ Sahel humanitarian crisis, warns Ivory Coast bishop on U.S. visit
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Father Ron Rolheiser: Our Over-Complex, Tortured Selves
November 28, 20234
Transgender baptism: Is this something new? Not really.
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December 6, 20234
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November 28, 20234
Sometimes called ‘little Lent,’ Advent zeros in on preparation, which can include penitence
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November 28, 20234
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‘Art of listening’ in synodal church requires ‘formation’ to avoid ‘empty discussions,’ says cardinal

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Español Eucharistic Revival June 22, 2023

¡La Diócesis de St. Cloud está organizando un Congreso Eucarístico del 7 al 9 de septiembre!

Around the Diocese Eucharistic Revival Feature May 18, 2023

All ages ‘Becoming Eucharist’ word and art contest

Around the Diocese Eucharistic Revival Feature May 18, 2023

All Called to Christ ACC will host ‘Come and See’ event June 17

Eucharistic Revival Focus on Faith April 21, 2023

How to grow in devotion to the Eucharist (during the Eucharistic Revival and beyond)

Eucharistic Revival Focus on Faith April 21, 2023

Detroit archbishop says Christ’s presence in Blessed Sacrament inspired him as a boy and sustains him today

Eucharistic Revival Focus on Faith April 19, 2023

Major Catholic organizations partner with 2024 National Eucharistic Congress

Around the Diocese Eucharistic Revival Feature April 2, 2023

What’s happening locally with the Eucharistic Revival?

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Part of the goal of the @eucharisticrevival is to

Part of the goal of the @eucharisticrevival is to rekindle a living relationship with the Lord, specifically, calling people into a deeper encounter with Jesus Christ in the #Eucharist. In light of that, the local Revival team designed an Advent prayer journal for 2023. Download it at the link in our bio. #Advent #preparation #christ #prayer #Revival #catholic

Deacon Jean-Claude Duncan will be ordained to the

Deacon Jean-Claude Duncan will be ordained to the priesthood by @bishoppartricknearycsc at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. The ordination Mass is open to everyone. #priesthood #ordination #priests #catholic #catholicsofinstagram

Representatives from the Harvest of Hope, One in F

Representatives from the Harvest of Hope, One in Faith and Northern Cross Area Catholic Communities gathered today at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud for their pastoral visit with @bishoppatricknearycsc . Monthly through July, three to four ACCs will have a daylong pastoral visit so Bishop Neary can learn about their successes and challenges and ACCs can listen to and learn from each other and discern what the Holy Spirit is calling the Church to in Central Minnesota.
Today was the first and the next will be Dec. 20.

Read about how one group in our diocese is helping

Read about how one group in our diocese is helping to address poverty and hunger. See the story at the link in our bio.⁠
#WorldDayofthePoor #WDP23 #poverty #homelessness #prayer #catholicsocialteaching #catholic⁠

: The average global personal income is $9,733 per

: The average global personal income is $9,733 per year. The average global household income is $12,235 per year. The median per-capita household income is only $2,920 per year. Source: Saint Cloud Mission Office
#WorldDayofthePoor #WDP23 #poverty #homelessness #prayer #catholicsocialteaching #catholic #globalpoverty

It is suggested that the amount needed to live com

It is suggested that the amount needed to live comfortably in Minnesota for a single person (annual income after taxes) is $31,399. For a family of four, the amount is $90,911 per year. That means an individual living at the poverty line is making less than half what they need, and a family is living off of less than 1/3 what they need to live in our state. Source: Office of social concerns for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud
#WorldDayofthePoor #WDP23 #poverty #homelessness #prayer #catholicsocialteaching #catholic #domesticpoverty

It often just takes one misfortune or one missed p

It often just takes one misfortune or one missed paycheck to change an individual or family’s life, causing them to fall below the poverty line, sometimes temporarily, but sometimes falling into a cycle of poverty that is incredibly difficult to break out of. Source: Office of social concerns for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud #WorldDayofthePoor #WDP23 #poverty #homelessness #prayer #catholicsocialteaching #catholic #domesticpoverty

Kateri Mancini, director of social concerns for Ca

Kateri Mancini, director of social concerns for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud invites us to remember, recognize and act on behalf of the poor among us. Watch our social media channels all this week to learn how you can help. #WorldDayofthePoor #WDP23 #poverty #homelessness #prayer #catholicsocialteaching #catholic

On November 26 at 9:30 a.m., as part of the Cathed

On November 26 at 9:30 a.m., as part of the Cathedral’s Sunday liturgy, this Mass is open to all people across the diocese and serves to remember loved ones lost by suicide and to promote healing for those who still grieve their passing. #suicide #mentalhealth #healing #mass #remembrance

@steveangrisano presented during "Vessels of Faith

@steveangrisano presented during "Vessels of Faith," a day of renewal and reflection for Catholics of the Diocese of St. Cloud. The retreat, which was held at St. Mary Help of Christians Parish in St. Augusta, was an opportunity to be renewed in our love of the Eucharist and reflect on our mission to be the Body of Christ in the world. #eucharist #eucharisticrevival #catholic #catholicfaith #retreat #catholicsofinstagram

The diocesan High School Youth Day, with the theme

The diocesan High School Youth Day, with the theme "Chosen Vessels," was held today at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria. The event featured Catholic speaker and musician @steveangrisano About 150 young people gathered for talks, music, food and fun. #youthministry #eucharisticrevival #chosenvessels #catholic #catholicfaith #catholicsofinstagram

Bishop Patrick Neary celebrated a special Mass for

Bishop Patrick Neary celebrated a special Mass for world peace Oct. 27 at St Mary's Cathedral in St. Cloud. Pope Francis had called for a day of fasting, penance and prayer and people filled the cathedral to join together in prayer with Catholics around the world. #prayer #peace #popefrancis #worldpeace #catholic #catholicchurch #catholicsofinstagram

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