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Everyday Discipleship. January 22, 2023

‘Open your hearts to other cultures,’ pope tells young people

By Catholic News Service

In a video message to the 400,000 participants registered for World Youth Day 2023, the pope encouraged young people not to “put up walls” that close them in but to “thirst for the horizon” that makes them grow.

Everyday Discipleship. March 24, 2022

Vatican releases guidelines for intercultural ministry for migrants

By Catholic News Service

Catholic communities are invited to grow in the joy of encounter and to recognize the new life that migrants bring with them, Pope Francis said, marking the release of a Vatican document on ministering to migrants in a multicultural world.

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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

Español August 11, 2026

El Papa León XIV ora por las víctimas del terremoto en Colombia

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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!
Bishop Neary recently traveled to Madagascar in hi Bishop Neary recently traveled to Madagascar in his role as chairman of the board of @catholicreliefservices. His column about his experience in Africa is filled with tales, anecdotes and lessons that reveal God’s presence in unexpected ways. Read it at the link in our bio! #CRS #CRSMadagascar
On a perfect day for an outdoor Mass, people from On a perfect day for an outdoor Mass, people from around the diocese gathered Aug. 16 at the Moenkedick Family Farm in Perham for the annual Rural Life Celebration with the theme “Fruit of the Earth, Work of Human Hands.” The celebration was hosted by the Northern Cross Area Catholic Community (Perham, Dent, Rush Lake and Butler) and the Moenkedick family. The event included the Mass celebrated by Father Mark Stang, presentation of the Century Farm Awards and the Rural Business Award, a sloppy joe and fresh corn dinner and children’s games and activities. Watch this week’s Friday Feed for more photos. #rurallife #rurallifecelebration @catholicrurallife
Minnesota mid-term primary elections are tomorrow. Minnesota mid-term primary elections are tomorrow. Every vote counts! The @usccb document Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, emphasizes that voting is a moral duty rooted in a well-formed conscience that addresses the dignity of all human life, the common good, and care for the vulnerable. #vote #election26
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