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    June 23, 20224

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    June 28, 20224

    Pope asks Catholics to study Vatican II before Holy Year 2025

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    Xavière Missionary Sister Natalie Becquart – The synod: a transformative process

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    Speakers: ‘Embracing historical memory’ strengthens church ministries today

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    June 24, 20224

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Focus on FaithSynod 2021–2023 June 28, 2022

Xavière Missionary Sister Natalie Becquart – The synod: a transformative process

Synod 2021–2023Views June 23, 2022

‘Forming Ourselves in Synodality’

Arts & CultureSynod 2021–2023 June 22, 2022

Vietnamese bishops plan soccer tourney for priests to promote synodality

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Bishop Anthony B. Taylor: Discerning and deciding

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Truly synodal Church is one that listens, collaborates with all people

Focus on FaithSynod 2021–2023 June 1, 2022

Synodality and dialogue: fostering a culture of encounter

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Español June 28, 2022

Papa: Ante el rechazo y la injusticia, hagan el bien

Español June 28, 2022

Miren al futuro, no al pasado, dice el papa a familias

Español June 28, 2022

En la decisión anticipada de Dobbs, Corte Suprema anula Roe

Español June 23, 2022

Víctima de abuso pide reparación de perjuicios a Benedicto XVI

Español June 23, 2022

Papa: La fuerza se puede encontrar en la fragilidad de la vejez

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Tribunal condena hondureño a 22 años por su papel en caso Berta Cáceres

Español June 22, 2022

Dos jesuitas son asesinados defendiendo a persona perseguida

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Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith June 24, 2022

Being next to Eucharist ‘felt like truly a blessing,’ says young Catholic

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith June 21, 2022

Seek nourishment, satisfaction in Eucharist, pope says

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith June 15, 2022

Detroit Archdiocese, Hallow app launch campaign to share power of Eucharist

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith June 12, 2022

Understanding the Eucharist: Take and Eat, Take and Drink

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith June 10, 2022

Eucharistic processions on feast of Corpus Christi will launch revival

Around the DioceseEucharistic RevivalFeature May 30, 2022

Deacon who once was lost helps youth, families find grace of the sacraments

Eucharistic RevivalFeature May 22, 2022

Local team sheds light on National Eucharistic Revival

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Fathers @caseyofm and Roberto “Tito” Serrano visited @targetfield June 24 to see the @twins play the Colorado Rockies. The two Franciscan friars are in the midst of an evangelization tour, attending games at all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums around the country. Read their story in the June issue of the Central Minnesota Catholic or on our website. #bleacherbrothers #mlb #targetfield #baseball #baseballislife #catholicsofinstagram
Fathers @caseyofm and Roberto “Tito” Serrano visited @targetfield June 24 to see the @twins play the Colorado Rockies. The two Franciscan friars are in the midst of an evangelization tour, attending games at all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums around the country. Read their story in the June issue of the Central Minnesota Catholic or on our website. #bleacherbrothers #mlb #targetfield #baseball #baseballislife #catholicsofinstagram
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Fathers @caseyofm and Roberto “Tito” Serrano visited @targetfield June 24 to see the @twins play the Colorado Rockies. The two Franciscan friars are in the midst of an evangelization tour, attending games at all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums around the country. Read their story in the June issue of the Central Minnesota Catholic or on our website. #bleacherbrothers #mlb #targetfield #baseball #baseballislife #catholicsofinstagram
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If you’ve ever been to the Pastoral Center, the diocesan office building, you’ve seen the fantastic flowers and plants on the property. They’re the work of our gardener/maintenance guy, Steve Gessell. After a staff meeting this morning, we were treated to a tour and talk about our bee-friendly plants. #gardening #catholicsofinstagram #savethebees #beefriendlygarden
If you’ve ever been to the Pastoral Center, the diocesan office building, you’ve seen the fantastic flowers and plants on the property. They’re the work of our gardener/maintenance guy, Steve Gessell. After a staff meeting this morning, we were treated to a tour and talk about our bee-friendly plants. #gardening #catholicsofinstagram #savethebees #beefriendlygarden
If you’ve ever been to the Pastoral Center, the diocesan office building, you’ve seen the fantastic flowers and plants on the property. They’re the work of our gardener/maintenance guy, Steve Gessell. After a staff meeting this morning, we were treated to a tour and talk about our bee-friendly plants. #gardening #catholicsofinstagram #savethebees #beefriendlygarden
If you’ve ever been to the Pastoral Center, the diocesan office building, you’ve seen the fantastic flowers and plants on the property. They’re the work of our gardener/maintenance guy, Steve Gessell. After a staff meeting this morning, we were treated to a tour and talk about our bee-friendly plants. #gardening #catholicsofinstagram #savethebees #beefriendlygarden
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If you’ve ever been to the Pastoral Center, the diocesan office building, you’ve seen the fantastic flowers and plants on the property. They’re the work of our gardener/maintenance guy, Steve Gessell. After a staff meeting this morning, we were treated to a tour and talk about our bee-friendly plants. #gardening #catholicsofinstagram #savethebees #beefriendlygarden
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The diocesan kickoff of the #nationaleucharisticrevival held June 18 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud was a success! Watch for more coverage of the #eucharisticrevival here, on Facebook and in our print magazine. #catholicproudstcloud #catholicsofinstagram
The diocesan kickoff of the #nationaleucharisticrevival held June 18 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud was a success! Watch for more coverage of the #eucharisticrevival here, on Facebook and in our print magazine. #catholicproudstcloud #catholicsofinstagram
The diocesan kickoff of the #nationaleucharisticrevival held June 18 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud was a success! Watch for more coverage of the #eucharisticrevival here, on Facebook and in our print magazine. #catholicproudstcloud #catholicsofinstagram
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The diocesan kickoff of the #nationaleucharisticrevival held June 18 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud was a success! Watch for more coverage of the #eucharisticrevival here, on Facebook and in our print magazine. #catholicproudstcloud #catholicsofinstagram
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On the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, June 19, many Catholic churches will hold Corpus Christi processions as a public affirmation of faith and belief in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Is your parish or Area Catholic Community organizing a Corpus Christi procession on June 19? If so, tell us the time and place in the comments area below. Also, if you'd like, tell us why you participate in this tradition. #eucharisticrevival #catholicproudstcloud
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On the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, June 19, many Catholic churches will hold Corpus Christi processions as a public affirmation of faith and belief in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Is your parish or Area Catholic Community organizing a Corpus Christi procession on June 19? If so, tell us the time and place in the comments area below. Also, if you'd like, tell us why you participate in this tradition. #eucharisticrevival #catholicproudstcloud
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