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Our Church in the World. March 28, 2023

Diocesan officials call mass shooting at Nashville Presbyterian school ‘sad, shocking,’ urge prayers for victims, families

By OSV News

Three adults and three children, all 9 years old, were fatally shot.

Our Church in the World. June 16, 2022

Catholic school in Uvalde, Texas, is reaching out to help community heal

By Catholic News Service

Without directly mentioning the shooting tragedy, the Catholic school is frequently posting to its own Facebook page how it is reaching out to the local community.

Our Church in the World. June 16, 2022

Federal grand jury indicts man found with gun near Justice Kavanaugh’s home

By Catholic News Service

Roske’s indictment in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland came the day after the House gave final approval to legislation allowing around-the-clock security protection for families of Supreme Court justices.

Our Church in the World. Feature. November 16, 2020

Faith requires risks, helping others, pope says at Mass

By Catholic News Service

Being faithful to God means taking the risk of setting aside one’s own needs and plans in order to serve others, Pope Francis said, celebrating Mass for the World Day of the Poor.

Our Church in the World. November 9, 2017

Texas shooting a reminder to some that churches should be more secure

By Catholic News Service

In light of the recent shootings, churches and schools are urged to keep a simple security plan and make it a priority.

Our Church in the World. July 26, 2016

Police raise security threat level in Krakow but say no concrete danger

By Catholic News Service

Polish police have raised the official security threat level at World Youth Day in Krakow, after an Iraqi man was arrested with traces of explosives.

Our Church in the World. March 29, 2016

Poland, U.S. working to ensure safety of World Youth Day pilgrims

By Catholic News Service

WASHINGTON (CNS) — World Youth Day organizers in the United States and Poland remain in touch with diplomatic and security officials in their respective countries to […]

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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

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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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Historía de una santa: Santa Úrsula Ledóchowska

Español May 21, 2026

¿Qué es exactamente una encíclica?

Español May 18, 2026

Saint profile: Salvador Lara Puente and the Martyrs of the Cristero War

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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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