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    December 5, 20254

    Obituary: Franciscan Sister Lillian Kroll

    December 4, 20254

    Saint John’s receives $10 Million Rural Ministry Grant to pioneer large-scale collaboration with nine Catholic dioceses

    December 4, 20254

    CRS welcomes new board chair Bishop Patrick Neary, CSC

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    December 4, 20254

    A clear and hopeful vision is emerging

    December 1, 20254

    Change in the Church: ‘We never did it that way before’

    December 1, 20254

    Embracing change: conversion, continuity and the mission to make All Things New

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    December 4, 20254

    Churches, temples become emergency camps in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka

    December 4, 20254

    Papal commission votes against ordaining women deacons

    December 4, 20254

    Unity, dialogue, respect: On first trip, pope highlights paths to peace

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    December 7, 20254

    Saint Profile: Saint Finnian

    December 4, 20254

    Question Corner: Do Catholics give things up for Advent?

    December 4, 20254

    ‘One mightier than I is coming’: Advent with St. John the Baptist

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    December 1, 20254

    Is our dream big enough? Advent hopes in a season of change

    November 25, 20254

    Crowe: Pope Leo offered wisdom for all ages during digital encounter

    November 19, 20254

    Torres: Holy people teach us compassionate advocacy

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    December 4, 20254

    U.S. theologian Weigel honored for defense of human dignity in the face of aggression

    December 4, 20254

    The boozy brew Charles Dickens popularized, and its connection to St. Nicholas

    November 25, 20254

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Our Church in the World. October 12, 2023

Mass highlights what Catholics can do to support victims of domestic violence, recognize abuse

By OSV News

About 20 people are physically abused by an intimate partner every minute in the United States. To mark October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and raise awareness of the issue, a Mass was organized Oct. 7 in Washington.

Our Church in the World. August 22, 2023

Catholic missionaries ready to spread the Gospel like ‘Wildcats’ at this public university

By OSV News

A team of dedicated Catholic men and women called the “Catholic Wildcat Missionaries” share the Good News of Jesus Christ with young adults.

Eucharistic Revival. Everyday Discipleship. February 16, 2023

National Black Catholic Congress XIII to be held in Washington area in July

By OSV News

During Black History Month in February, Catholics are being invited to register to attend this summer’s National Black Catholic Congress, which over the years has made history of its own.

Our Church in the World. July 21, 2022

Supporting women in choosing life is priority for diocesan pro-life leaders

By Catholic News Service

The Archbishop William E. Lori, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, said now is the moment to “embrace the eucharistic foundation for building a culture of life in these United States.”

Everyday Discipleship. Archives. June 15, 2022

Bishop Anthony B. Taylor: Discerning and deciding

By Catholic News Service

The synodal style invites us to set aside preconceptions about what needs to be done and take time to listen more broadly, aware that the Holy Spirit “blows where he wills” and often speaks to us from unexpected quarters and in unexpected ways.

Around the Diocese. Feature. May 18, 2017

Wounded healers: Members of mental health support group strive to help others

By Kristi Anderson

The Catholic Church has a rich tradition that encourages us to respect and reach out to people with mental health conditions.

Around the Diocese. Feature. May 5, 2017

What can churches do to support those affected by mental illness?

By Kristi Anderson

There are many misconceptions about mental health and the Catholic church can dispel some of those myths as well as offer a pastoral response.

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Español December 9, 2025

San Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin: El primer santo indígena del continente americano

Español December 7, 2025

Historia de un santo: San Finnian de Clonard

EspañolUncategorized December 4, 2025

‘Viene uno más poderoso que yo’: Vivir el Adviento con San Juan Bautista

Español November 30, 2025

Historia del Santo: San Francisco Javier

Español November 25, 2025

Cuatro pasos para vivir el discipulado en Adviento

Español November 23, 2025

Historia del Santo: San Andrés Dung-Lac y los mártires bajo un Nerón vietnamita

Español November 20, 2025

La unidad en la enseñanza, la misión y la preocupación por los inmigrantes resuena en la asamblea de otoño de los obispos

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Three men took the next step toward diaconate ordi Three men took the next step toward diaconate ordination Dec. 7 at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Ruben Uribe Mejia from the Centered on Christ Area Catholic Community {@christ_catholic } and John Bell from the Northern Cross Area Catholic Community were installed to the ministry of acolyte, the last step before being ordained a permanent deacon. Adrian Panther from the Come to the Water Area Catholic Community was installed to the ministry of reader. #permanentdiaconate #acolyte #reader
Bethany Tollefson, a professor in the Department o Bethany Tollefson, a professor in the Department of Nursing Science at St. Cloud State University and a member of the diocesan mental health ministry team, explores common mental health concerns that often intensify during this time of year — grief, depression and anxiety — as well as the need for self-care. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthduringholidays
Bethany Tollefson, a professor in the Department o Bethany Tollefson, a professor in the Department of Nursing Science at St. Cloud State University and a member of the diocesan mental health ministry team, explores common mental health concerns that often intensify during this time of year — grief, depression and anxiety — as well as the need for self-care. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthduringholidays
Today, the last Sunday of the liturgical year, we Today, the last Sunday of the liturgical year, we celebrate the solemnity of Christ the King. A newcomer to the church calendar — established 100 years ago — this feast is designed to give special recognition to the dominion Christ our Lord has over our lives. Read more at the link in our bio. #ChristTheKing #catholiclife #catholicfaith
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