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    February 12, 20264

    Onamia Crosier Priory to transition to Phoenix

    February 11, 20264

    Hearts of Mercy: How the Bishop’s Annual Appeal forms agents of compassion

    February 11, 20264

    Retired New Ulm priest Father Fink who makes his home near Osakis still serving at 90

  • All Things New
    All Things New
    February 11, 20264

    On Canon Law with Father Crane: Answering some FAQs regarding All Things New

    February 3, 20264

    Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future: Renewed by the Spirit

    January 22, 20264

    Walking Together in Faith; Updates on All Things New

  • Our Church in the World
    Our Church in the World
    February 11, 20264

    Tributes salute Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen’s anticipated beatification

    February 11, 20264

    Pope Leo XIV prays at Vatican’s Lourdes grotto for the sick on World Day of the Sick

    February 5, 20264

    Science teacher honors Challenger crew’s memory by encouraging curiosity, resilience, faith

  • Through Another Lens
    Through Another Lens
    February 11, 20264

    Now that the Sheen beatification is again moving forward, can the Church learn from the unfortunate episode?

    February 11, 20264

    Why is it a problem for the SSPX to ordain new bishops?

    February 5, 20264

    Craycraft: All sin is personal but all sin is social

  • Everyday Discipleship
    Everyday Discipleship
    • On Canon Law with Father Crane
    • Our Faith Explained
    • Our Faith in Action
    • In Light of Faith
    February 11, 20264

    Who was Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman?

    February 11, 20264

    Meet 5 married couples who are saints

    February 11, 20264

    Hearts of Mercy: How the Bishop’s Annual Appeal forms agents of compassion

  • Arts & Culture
    Arts & Culture
    February 11, 20264

    A quick history of Mardi Gras

    February 11, 20264

    The bishop meets ‘the Boss’: New Jersey bishop has impromptu lunch with Bruce Springsteen

    February 5, 20264

    Pope welcomes new Marian mosaic, St. Rose of Lima statue in Vatican Gardens

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Through Another Lens. March 5, 2023

Inside the Capitol: Advocating for children — born and unborn

By The Central Minnesota Catholic

“We are prioritizing opposition to expanding abortion as well as efforts by social media companies to manipulate the hearts and minds of children for ideological and financial reasons.”

Through Another Lens. September 12, 2021

Laura Kelly Fanucci: Running to each other in need

By The Central Minnesota Catholic

“When we picture God as a loving parent, hearing the cries of those in need and coming to their help, we can also remember God’s joy when we learn to follow and do the same.”

Around the Diocese. Catholic Social Teaching. Feature. June 13, 2021 3

Inspired by Franciscan way of life, retired St. Cloud couple embraces renewed call to help poor

By Kristi Anderson

At 73 years old, Harry and Mary Fleegel thought they’d be happily retired, enjoying a quiet life. But God had other plans.

Everyday Discipleship. Catholic Social Teaching. June 5, 2021

Catholic social teaching: Preferential option for the poor

By Catholic News Service

A preferential option for the poor and vulnerable must go way beyond occasionally donating foods. The Church must intentionally bring those on the margins into the full membership of society, work for justice to fix broken systems and advocate for the voiceless and powerless.

Our Church in the World. September 5, 2020

Pope will sign new encyclical in Assisi Oct. 3

By Catholic News Service

Pope Francis will travel to Assisi Oct. 3 to sign an encyclical on the social, political and economic obligations that flow from a belief that all people are children of God and therefore brothers and sisters to one another.

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Español February 11, 2026

Cinco matrimonios que alcanzaron la santidad

Español February 11, 2026

El Papa León reza en la gruta de Lourdes del Vaticano por la Jornada Mundial del Enfermo

Español February 8, 2026

Historia de una Santa: Santa Escolástica

Español February 5, 2026

El Papa da la bienvenida al nuevo mosaico mariano y a la nueva estatua de Santa Rosa de Lima en los Jardines Vaticanos

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Historia de una Santa: Santa Josefina Bakhita

Español January 29, 2026

Relectura del Concilio Sacrosanto: Artículo 1

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Celebrating 100 Years of Ora et Labora / 100 años de Ora y Trabaja

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