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Nation/World. May 9, 2022

Peruvian martyr who put faith in peace takes step toward sainthood

By Catholic News Service

Good Shepherd Sister María Agustina Rivas Lopez, who was murdered by terrorists during Peru’s political violence, was beatified May 7 during a liturgy in the same plaza where she was shot to death in 1990.

Focus on Faith. June 21, 2021

Pope advances sainthood causes, including martyred Polish nuns

By Catholic News Service

Recognizing the martyrdom of the 10 religious women, members of the Sisters of St. Elizabeth, clears the way for their beatification.

Arts & Culture. January 14, 2021

Children’s book chronicling saints’ lives shows they were ‘relentlessly human’

By Catholic News Service

Carey Wallace’s new children’s book, “Stories of the Saints: Bold and Inspiring Tales of Adventure, Grace and Courage,” shows that holy men and women — whose miraculous deeds, charitable works and battles with armies, beasts and demons she chronicles with gusto — also were “relentlessly human.”

Nation/World. December 30, 2020

White House proclamation honors anniversary of St. Thomas Becket’s martyrdom

By Catholic News Service

The White House issued a proclamation honoring the 850th anniversary of the martyrdom of St. Thomas Becket Dec. 29 and inviting “the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches and customary places of meeting with appropriate ceremonies.”

Movie Reviews. December 23, 2020

‘The Art of Political Murder,’ streaming HBO Max

By Catholic News Service

“The Art of Political Murder,” a documentary, explores the investigation that followed Bishop Juan José Gerardi Conedera’s, an auxiliary bishop of Guatemala City, slaying.

Nation/World. November 25, 2020

Some say it’s time to discern sainthood for U.S. women slain 40 years ago

By Catholic News Service

On Dec. 2, Maryknoll Sisters Maura Clarke and Ita Ford, Ursuline Sister Dorothy Kazel and laywoman Jean Donovan will be remembered worldwide on the 40th anniversary of what many increasingly consider their martyrdom.

Nation/World. December 3, 2018

‘A Night of Witness’ service recalls life, faith of today’s martyrs

By Catholic News Service

Catholic churches throughout the world were bathed in soft red light to honor martyrs and mark the “Courage in Red — Stand Up for Faith and Religious Freedom” campaign sponsored by Aid to the Church in Need.

Nation/World. May 24, 2018

Italian nun murdered in Somalia to be beatified in Italy

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An Italian Consolata sister murdered in Somalia in 2006 will be beatified in Piacenza, Italy, May 26.

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Pro-life Retreat — Eden Valley, Assumption Parish

August 13 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
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Focus on FaithSynod 2021–2023 July 12, 2022

Philippine bishops pledge to prioritize poor following synodal consultation

Around the DioceseFeatureSynod 2021–2023 July 4, 2022

Why I became a listener for the synod

Focus on FaithSynod 2021–2023 June 30, 2022

Plenary Council is key moment for church in Australia

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

Focus on FaithSynod 2021–2023 June 22, 2022

Sharing responsibility for our common mission

The Central Minnesota Catholic Magazine – Español

Español August 11, 2022

Obispo cubano pide oraciones ante incendio en instalación petrolera

Español August 11, 2022

Solicitantes de asilo podrán ingresar cuando DHS finalice política ‘Quédate en México’

Español August 9, 2022

Obispo detenido en Nicaragua: al odio se le responde con amor

Español August 9, 2022

Sean auténticos, no egocéntricos, dice papa a jóvenes

Español August 9, 2022

24 congresistas escriben a Biden sobre asesinatos de jesuitas, violencia en México

Español August 7, 2022

Obispo Kettler: Encontrando nuevas oportunidades para apoyar a jóvenes y adultos jóvenes

Español August 7, 2022

Las escuelas católicas de la diócesis recibirán apoyo y asociación con la organización sin fines de lucro en las Ciudades Gemelas.

Eucharistic Revival

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith August 9, 2022

Louisiana boat procession to highlight saints known for love of Eucharist

Around the DioceseEucharistic RevivalFeature August 7, 2022

In love with the Lord: Eucharistic pilgrimage stops at three parishes

Bishop Kettler's ColumnEucharistic RevivalFeature August 7, 2022

Bishop Kettler: Finding new opportunities to support youth, young adults

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith July 27, 2022

Eucharistic congress for Zomi Catholics is like a homecoming, says attendee

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith July 15, 2022

Bishop urges Catholic educators to see importance of the Eucharist

Around the DioceseEucharistic RevivalFeature July 5, 2022

‘Source and Summit Tour 2022’: DCCW sponsors eucharistic pilgrimage Aug. 4

EspañolEucharistic Revival July 4, 2022

Obispo Kettler: Metas para el Avivamiento Eucarístico

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Dozens of Catholics from across the diocese made stops at three parishes in the eastern part of the diocese Aug. 4 for a eucharistic pilgrimage as part of the National Eucharistic Revival. See more photos at the link in our bio.⁠
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Dozens of Catholics from across the diocese made stops at three parishes in the eastern part of the diocese Aug. 4 for a eucharistic pilgrimage as part of the National Eucharistic Revival. See more photos at the link in our bio.⁠ #NationalEucharisticRevival #EucharisticRevival #Eucharist #CatholicProudStCloud #CatholicsofInstagram
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David Trunk, a retired dairy farmer south of Foreston, will host the diocese’s annual Rural Life Celebration in memory of Marlene, his late wife. Read this month's cover story at the link in our bio. #careofcreation #rurallife #farmlife #farming #dairyfarms #catholicsofinstagram
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David Trunk, a retired dairy farmer south of Foreston, will host the diocese’s annual Rural Life Celebration in memory of Marlene, his late wife. Read this month's cover story at the link in our bio. #careofcreation #rurallife #farmlife #farming #dairyfarms #catholicsofinstagram
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@bishopbarron , well known as the founder of @wordonfire_catholicministries, was installed July 29. Above, the assembly applauds as he receives his crosier. #wordonfirecatholicministries #bishop #bishopinstallation #catholicsofinstagram
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@bishopbarron , well known as the founder of @wordonfire_catholicministries, was installed July 29. Above, the assembly applauds as he receives his crosier. #wordonfirecatholicministries #bishop #bishopinstallation #catholicsofinstagram
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@crosiers1210 Father Daniel Hernandez was ordained July 9 at Holy Cross Church in Onamia. He officially entered the community in 2014, professed first vows in 2015 and solemn vows June 25, 2021. Read more about him at TheCentralMinnesotaCatbolic.org. #ordination #ordinationday #catholicsofinstagram #crosierfathersandbrothers
@crosiers1210 Father Daniel Hernandez was ordained July 9 at Holy Cross Church in Onamia. He officially entered the community in 2014, professed first vows in 2015 and solemn vows June 25, 2021. Read more about him at TheCentralMinnesotaCatbolic.org. #ordination #ordinationday #catholicsofinstagram #crosierfathersandbrothers
@crosiers1210 Father Daniel Hernandez was ordained July 9 at Holy Cross Church in Onamia. He officially entered the community in 2014, professed first vows in 2015 and solemn vows June 25, 2021. Read more about him at TheCentralMinnesotaCatbolic.org. #ordination #ordinationday #catholicsofinstagram #crosierfathersandbrothers
@crosiers1210 Father Daniel Hernandez was ordained July 9 at Holy Cross Church in Onamia. He officially entered the community in 2014, professed first vows in 2015 and solemn vows June 25, 2021. Read more about him at TheCentralMinnesotaCatbolic.org. #ordination #ordinationday #catholicsofinstagram #crosierfathersandbrothers
@crosiers1210 Father Daniel Hernandez was ordained July 9 at Holy Cross Church in Onamia. He officially entered the community in 2014, professed first vows in 2015 and solemn vows June 25, 2021. Read more about him at TheCentralMinnesotaCatbolic.org. #ordination #ordinationday #catholicsofinstagram #crosierfathersandbrothers
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@crosiers1210 Father Daniel Hernandez was ordained July 9 at Holy Cross Church in Onamia. He officially entered the community in 2014, professed first vows in 2015 and solemn vows June 25, 2021. Read more about him at TheCentralMinnesotaCatbolic.org. #ordination #ordinationday #catholicsofinstagram #crosierfathersandbrothers
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