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    September 25, 20234

    ‘Together we flourish’: Brian Breuss inaugurated as first president of The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

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    September 21, 20234

    ‘What’s going to happen?’: DACA ruling keeps ‘Dreamers’ in immigration limbo

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    September 21, 20234

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    September 19, 20234

    The hope inherent in the Eucharistic banquet

    September 19, 20234

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    September 14, 20234

    Is the church accompanying people amid liturgical change?

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    September 21, 20234

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    September 19, 20234

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    September 14, 20234

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    September 20, 20234

    World champion martial artist now a ‘champion for Christ’ as parish youth minister

    September 20, 20234

    Historic Atlantic City, N.J., church’s altars, murals, windows rival any art museum, says guide

    September 14, 20234

    Priest feels ‘seeds’ of faith ‘were planted’ during filming of Flannery O’Connor movie

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    September 1, 20234

    Special Report: Pastoral visits aim to build bridges

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Father Mike Schmitz and Jeff Cavins win Cardinal John P. Foley Award

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The award, one of the highest honors given by the CMA, was announced July 6, 2022, at the Catholic Media Conference in Portland, Ore.

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Synod 2021–2023

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EspañolEucharistic Revival June 22, 2023

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

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All ages ‘Becoming Eucharist’ word and art contest

Around the DioceseEucharistic RevivalFeature May 18, 2023

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

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith April 21, 2023

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

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith April 21, 2023

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

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith April 19, 2023

Major Catholic organizations partner with 2024 National Eucharistic Congress

Around the DioceseEucharistic RevivalFeature April 2, 2023

What’s happening locally with the Eucharistic Revival?

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Brian Bruess was inaugurated Sept. 22 as the first Brian Bruess was inaugurated Sept. 22 as the first joint president of College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University. #catholichighereducation #unity #TogetherWeFlourish
People from around the diocese gathered at St. Nic People from around the diocese gathered at St. Nicholas Parish in Belle River Aug. 20 for the annual Diocesan Rural life Celebration. See more photos at the link in our bio. #rurallife #farmlife #ruralparishes #minnesotalife ⁠ ⁠ Photo by Paul Middlestaedt⁠ ------------
This summer, @stbensisters Delores Dufner and Chri This summer, @stbensisters Delores Dufner and Christine Manderfeld have published books of hymns and other sung prayers. Read more about them at the link in our bio. #hymns #music #religiousmusic #religiouslife #sisters #religioussisters #benedictinesisters #catholic #catholicsofinstagram
Jean-Claude Duncan was ordained a transitional dea Jean-Claude Duncan was ordained a transitional deacon for the Diocese of Saint Cloud by Bishop Emeritus Donald Kettler Aug. 20 at St. Ann Church in Wadena, part of Mary Mother of the Church ACC. Duncan is a former Methodist pastor, a married father of nine and grandfather of one. Pope Francis made a special exception in July to allow his ordination. He has been studying @collegevillemn for the priesthood and becoming a transitional deacon is the next step in his formation process toward priestly ordination, which is anticipated sometime next year. #deacon #deaconordination #summer #vocations #catholicchurch #carholicsofinstagram
The @crosiers1210 community in Onamia celebrated t The @crosiers1210 community in Onamia celebrated the profession of vows Friday, Aug. 18. Brother Eric Kalimbiriro Kadalikashereza strengthened his commitment to the order by renewing his profession and Brother Salama Vivalya professed solemn vows before the order's master general, Father Laurentius Tarpin, who is visiting from Rome. Both men are from Democratic Republic of the Congo and are students at @csbsju and @collegevillemn. Watch for more in the next FridayFeed newsletter. #profession #religiouslife #crosierorder #catholic #religiousprofession
The Rural Life Celebration is coming up this weeke The Rural Life Celebration is coming up this weekend! It's happening Aug. 20 at St. Nicholas Parish in Belle River. Mass at 10:30 a.m. Read more about the event and the host parish at the link in our bio. #rurallife #farmlife @ccstcloud⁠
More than 80 Catholics from around the diocese par More than 80 Catholics from around the diocese participated in the second “Source and Summit” tour Aug. 3. The tour was sponsored by the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women in promotion of the @eucharistic_revival. This year’s tour made stops in Sauk Centre, Long Prairie, Verndale, Perham, Underwood and Battle Lake.  #dccw #catholicwomen #catholic #bustour #summerfun #sourceandsummit #eucharist #eucharisticadoration #eucharisticrevival
The Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls welcomed th The Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls welcomed the public to their campus Aug. 2 for the 2023 Green Fair Folk Festival. Visitors listened to live music featuring students and faculty from St. Francis Music Center and perused an array of exhibits featuring earth-friendly products, “green” education, fair trade items and seasonal produce. #greenfair #fairtrade #sisters #religious #religiouslife #summer #summerfun #music #festival
Today we celebrate the feast of Blessed Stanley Ro Today we celebrate the feast of Blessed Stanley Rother, a priest of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City who was murdered in 1981 in the Guatemalan village where he ministered to the poor. Read more about this amazing priest at the link in our bio. (OSV News photo/CNS file, Archdiocese of Oklahoma City archives) #martyr #Blessed #BlessedStanleyRother #futuresaint #catholic ⁠ ------------
Save the date! The annual Rural Life Celebration i Save the date! The annual Rural Life Celebration is coming up August 20 at St. Nicholas Parish in Belle River. Enjoy Mass outside on the beautiful grounds followed by lunch and entertainment. More info to come. @ccstcloud #RuralLife #farmlife #outdoormass #summerfun #catholic #catholicsofinstagram #ruralmn #minnesotalife #onlyinmn #discovermn #discoverminnesota #catholicproudstcloud #dioceseofstcloud
ICYMI: St. Edward Church in Elmdale was damaged by ICYMI: St. Edward Church in Elmdale was damaged by fire July 18. The majority of the damage is in the sacristy and part of the sanctuary, and the rest of the building sustained smoke and water damage. Read more at the link in our bio. #churchfire
The local #EucharisticRevival prayer team has anno The local #EucharisticRevival prayer team has announced a contest for all ages to submit art, photography, poetry or a short reflection/essay about the Eucharist. We have all the info at the link in our bio. @eucharistic_revival #eucharist #catholic #eucharisticcongress #catholiclife #catholicproudstcloud #becomingeucharist2023 #SCeucharisticcongress #StCloudCongress2023
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