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    June 4, 20264

    Parish visits across Stearns County inspire deeper faith for St. Cloud couple

    June 2, 20264

    Not outdated: The parish as a living mission

    May 28, 20264

    Father Knoblach: The indefinable Church

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    June 12, 20264

    US bishops consecrate United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus; Local Mass held in unity

    June 11, 20264

    US bishops approve updates to landmark child protection policies

    June 11, 20264

    National Catholic Committee on Scouting announces new public identity: Catholic Scouting America

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    June 11, 20264

    GOOD IDEA: How one ACC came together to honor the masterpiece of God in each person

    June 9, 20264

    Saint Profile: St. John the Baptist

    June 4, 20264

    Q&A: When does a priest promise celibacy in the ordination process?

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    ‘With You, We Got This’: Training seeks to strengthen safety in schools and parishes through preparation and partnership

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    June Legacy Memo

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    DeLorenzo: The heart is already beating

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    June 10, 20264

    Pope Leo scores with 80,000 Spanish Catholics in Real Madrid soccer stadium

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    Book review: Novel explores sense of disquiet as old certainties begin to fade

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    Movie Review — Sacred Heart: His Reign Has No End

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Arts & Culture. December 20, 2023

Can both science and faith go wrong? Vatican Observatory director says ‘yes’

By OSV News

Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno, director of the Vatican Observatory, is interviewed about his new book “When Science Goes Wrong: Desire and the Search for Truth.”

Our Church in the World. March 5, 2023

COVID-era SNAP payments end as inflation soars, drawing Catholic concern over US food insecurity

By OSV News

A pandemic-era program that provided extra payments to Americans who qualify for food stamps ended March 1, causing concern for some Catholic advocates about how low-income individuals and families will put food on the table.

Our Church in the World. January 29, 2023

Historic Catholic school enrollment rise holds steady as U.S. enters fourth year with COVID-19

By OSV News

Enrollment numbers at Catholic schools across the U.S. continue to hold steady following a bump at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Everyday Discipleship. January 29, 2023

Where in the world is Catholic Mass attendance highest?

By OSV News

The nation with the best Catholic Mass attendance in the world could be Nigeria according to a new study published by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA).

Everyday Discipleship. December 19, 2022

Papal message for World Peace Day: War, hunger, turmoil are connected

By Catholic News Service

The Catholic Church celebrates World Peace Day Jan. 1 and distributes the pope’s message to heads of state and government around the world.

Our Church in the World. December 13, 2022

Violence worries church leaders, but tourists buoy Bethlehem residents

By Catholic News Service

The return of visitors to the city is like a breath of air for local Christians.

Everyday Discipleship. December 1, 2022

Vatican announces Pope Francis’ end-of-year liturgy schedule

By Catholic News Service

With most of the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic removed, Pope Francis is scheduled to return to a full slate of public liturgies in December and January.

Our Church in the World. November 17, 2022

‘Fraternal dialogue,’ more prayer have place on bishops’ assembly agenda

By Catholic News Service

During their public sessions Nov. 15 and 16, the bishops heard several reports.

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Español June 12, 2026

Obispos consagran Estados Unidos al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús

Español June 10, 2026

El Papa León se lleva el aplauso de 80.000 católicos españoles en el estadio del Real Madrid

Español June 9, 2026

Historia de un Santo: San Juan el Bautista

Español June 4, 2026

Los obispos de EEUU publican un subsidio de oración en honor de los migrantes y las personas esclavizadas, con un llamado a la acción

Español June 4, 2026

Papa León XIV nombra a Montse Alvarado de EWTN como prefecta del Dicasterio para la Comunicación del Vaticano

Español June 1, 2026

Historía de una Santa: Sta. Clotilde

Español May 28, 2026

Magnifica Humanitas’: La encíclica del Papa León sobre la IA advierte sobre la tentación de construir un futuro excluyendo a Dios

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On Saturday, June 6, five men were ordained deacon On Saturday, June 6, five men were ordained deacons at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. John Bell, Chad Middenndorf and Ruben Uribe Mejia were ordained to the permanent diaconate, lifelong service in parish and community ministry, and Tobias Ellis and Scott Kahler were ordained transitional deacons, continuing their formation toward the priesthood. More photos to come in this week’s Friday Feed newsletter. #ordination #transitionaldeacons #permanentdiaconate #deacons
From the clients she helped in her roles at @ccstc From the clients she helped in her roles at @ccstcloud to the priests, diocesan staff and lay people she served as chancellor of @diocesestcloud and everyone in between, she woke up every morning thinking about how she could make life better for someone else.
Jim and Lori Wagner have been visiting all of the Jim and Lori Wagner have been visiting all of the churches in Stearns County. Where do you think they were visiting this weekend? Let us know in the comments and read all about their travels and what they’ve learned in this week’s Friday Feed! #catholiclife #catholicproudstcloud
@bishoppatricknearycsc celebrated, along with Fath @bishoppatricknearycsc celebrated, along with Father Derek Wiechmann, the Memorial Day Mass at Assumption Cemetery, honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. The celebration brought the community together in prayer, remembrance, and gratitude for those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms and those currently serving. This day reminds us not only to mourn the fallen but also to carry forward their legacy of courage, selflessness and love for others. #memorialday2026❤️🤍💙🇺🇸 #memorialday #memorialweekend
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