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    September 9, 20264

    Holy Family School celebrates completion of building renovation and expansion

    September 8, 20264

    9/11: 25 years later, Father Jeff Ethen returns to Ground Zero with Battle Lake firefighters

    September 2, 20264

    RISE breakfast aims to raise funds to prevent sex trafficking and exploitation in central Minnesota

  • All Things New
    All Things New
    September 8, 20264

    Father Aubol: Upset about All Things New? First take it to prayer

    August 19, 20264

    Ask Father Tom: What does it mean to be pastors in solidum and why is this necessary?

    August 10, 20264

    Beyond the Kids’ Table: Area formation director calls for a Church where every generation has a place

  • Our Church in the World
    Our Church in the World
    September 3, 20264

    Pope Leo XIV’s World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation message

    September 3, 20264

    Labor Day a call to build communion, equity amid challenges of AI, says Archbishop Fabre

    September 3, 20264

    Pastor of Maronite Catholic church in Minneapolis named archbishop for Damascus Archeparchy

  • Everyday Discipleship
    Everyday Discipleship
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    • Our Faith Explained
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    • In Light of Faith
    September 9, 20264

    Ask Father Tom: We’ve seen an uptick in convalidation. What does that mean?

    September 7, 20264

    Saint profile: Our Lady of Sorrows

    September 3, 20264

    Red Mass, Blue Mass: How ‘color’ Masses serve professionals

  • Through Another Lens
    Through Another Lens
    September 9, 20264

    The Season of Creation: What role will you play?

    September 9, 20264

    MCC Inside the Capitol: Applying Pope Leo’s AI wisdom to public policy in Minnesota

    September 3, 20264

    Erlandson: Memento mori

  • Arts & Culture
    Arts & Culture
    September 3, 20264

    Dolly Parton’s life of faith

    September 3, 20264

    A name on the wall, a gift to a child: Polish Americans invited to turn memory into mercy

    August 27, 20264

    East Tennessee diocese mourns Dolly Parton as ‘one of our own’

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Lenten retreat

Our Church in the World. March 2, 2020

Citing cold, pope skips Lenten retreat with Curia

By Catholic News Service

“Unfortunately, my cold forces me to not participate,” the pope told pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square March 1 for his Sunday Angelus address.

Around the Diocese. March 10, 2016

DCCW retreat keynoter speaks of encountering God through mercy, sacraments

By The Visitor

Nearly 200 women were treated to a day of inspiration and reflection on how “Mercy Leads to Joy!” at the St. Cloud Diocesan Council of Catholic […]

Our Church in the World. March 9, 2016

Preacher to Curia: Christians wounded by clerical greed, pedophilia

By Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The sexual abuse of minors and greed by members of the clergy have left Christians wounded, a Servite priest told the pope […]

Our Church in the World. January 13, 2016

Pope phones theologian for favor: to prepare him, Curia for Easter

By Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis phoned a noted Italian theologian to ask him for a “favor” — to help him and Vatican officials prepare for […]

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Español September 7, 2026

Historía de una santa: Nuestra Señora de los Dolores

Español September 3, 2026

La intención de oración del Papa León XIV para septiembre es ‘por el cuidado del agua’

Español August 31, 2026

Historía de un santo: San Juan Crisóstomo

Español August 26, 2026

Padres afectados por el tiroteo de 2025 en la escuela Annunciation se reúnen para orar y reflexionar antes del nuevo año escolar

Español August 24, 2026

Historía de una santa: Santa Elena de Constantinopla

Español August 20, 2026

Papa León: Se necesita una conversión del corazón para poner fin a las guerras y sanar la Tierra

Español August 17, 2026

Historía de una Santa: Santa Juana Francisca Frémyot de Chantal

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476 days after the official groundbreaking, Holy F 476 days after the official groundbreaking, Holy Family School in Albany celebrated the completion of its renovated and expanded building, @bishoppatricknearycsc, along with current pastor Father Nick Kleespie and former pastor Father Edward Vebelun, gathered with students, staff and guests for a special blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 9. #catholicschools
Six members of the Battle Lake Fire Department wil Six members of the Battle Lake Fire Department will travel with Father Ethen to New York City for the 25th commemoration of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed in rural Pennsylvania. Read the story at the link in our bio!⁠
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People come to @pacem.in.terris for a variety of r People come to @pacem.in.terris for a variety of reasons, but we know that many come to spend time with Christ for healing,” said Tim Drake, executive director. Read about a special retreat held there recently at the link in our bio.
After a spiritual encounter at his local gym, loca After a spiritual encounter at his local gym, local entrepreneur Terry Haider launched @breastplateathletic, a faith-based athletic brand to help others evangelize through activewear. Read more at the link in our bio!
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