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    June 30, 20254

    The Central Minnesota Catholic magazine and Office of Communications receive 14 Catholic media awards

    June 25, 20254

    St. Cloud parishes hold Corpus Christi processions

    June 25, 20254

    August DCCW pilgrimage provides way for diocesan women to ‘come together’

  • All Things New
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    June 25, 20254

    Ask Father Tom: When ministry becomes management

    June 3, 20254

    Good reform in the Church builds on the past while trying something new

    May 27, 20254

    S. Nancy Bauer: “Adaptation in the life of the Church is not a once and for all thing”

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    July 6, 20254

    San Antonio Archbishop García-Siller asks for prayers, solidarity following Texas flooding tragedy

    June 25, 20254

    Pilgrims walk in the footsteps of the first American-born saint

    June 24, 20254

    MAiD unit, forced onto campus of Catholic-run hospital in Canada, now operational

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    Through Another Lens
    July 7, 20254

    OSV Editors: Heroes and saints in Texas

    June 24, 20254

    Defending freedom through faith and solidarity

    June 24, 20254

    Eucharistic Revival: The love story isn’t over

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    June 26, 20254

    In their own words, priests share perspectives on what they wish people knew about supporting them

    June 25, 20254

    The fisherman and the pharisee

    June 18, 20254

    Almost half of U.S. adults have Catholic connection, but Mass makes significant difference in Catholic identity

  • Arts & Culture
    Arts & Culture
    June 25, 20254

    Raising hell: Catholics debate church teaching on eternal punishment

    June 24, 20254

    Who is St. Irenaeus, an ancient martyr but new doctor of the church?

    June 18, 20254

    The story behind the baseball: Michigan seminarians score viral papal moment

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Sexual Abuse

Feature. Our Church in the World. May 9, 2019

Pope issues new norms on mandatory abuse reporting, bishop accountability

By Catholic News Service

Pope Francis has revised and clarified norms and procedures for holding bishops and religious superiors accountable in protecting minors as well as in protecting members of religious orders and seminarians from abuse.

Around the Diocese. April 14, 2019

Chrism Mass homily: May holy oils bring healing, closer presence to God

By The Central Minnesota Catholic

The chrism Mass for the Diocese of St. Cloud was celebrated April 11 at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Blizzard conditions throughout the diocese prevented many people from attending. This is Bishop Donald Kettler’s homily from the Mass.

Our Church in the World. April 11, 2019

Journalist surprised by bishops’ support after controversial lawsuit

By Catholic News Service

Peruvian Archbishop Jose Eguren Anselmi of Piura won a defamation lawsuit against against Peruvian journalist Pedro Salinas April 8, but bishops in the country in an unprecedented message said the church needs the help of journalists and survivors of clergy sex abuse to overcome the current crisis.

Our Church in the World. March 12, 2019

Judge sentences Cardinal Pell to six years in prison on abuse charges

By Catholic News Service

Cardinal George Pell, 77, was sentenced to six years in prison March 13, just over two weeks after a Melbourne court allowed the publication of news that he had been found guilty of sexually abusing two boys.

Our Church in the World. March 2, 2019

Report says thousands of immigrant children in federal custody faced abuse

By Catholic News Service

Immigrant advocates have become increasingly concerned about the welfare of migrant children in detention, including reports the federal government has received thousands of complaints of sexual abuse of these minors.

Our Church in the World. February 26, 2019

Cardinal Pell convicted on five counts; verdict will be appealed

By Catholic News Service

An Australian court found Cardinal George Pell guilty on five charges related to the sexual abuse of two 13-year-old boys; sentencing is expected in early March, but the cardinal’s lawyer already has announced plans to appeal the conviction.

Our Church in the World. February 16, 2019

DiNardo: Action on McCarrick ‘clear signal’ church will not tolerate abuse

By Catholic News Service

The Vatican’s removal from the priesthood of Theodore McCarrick “is a clear signal that abuse will not be tolerated,” said the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Feb. 16.

Our Church in the World. Feature. February 16, 2019

McCarrick removed from the priesthood after being found guilty of abuse

By Catholic News Service

The Vatican announced the decision Feb. 16, saying, Theodore E. McCarrick, was found guilty of “solicitation in the sacrament of confession and sins against the Sixth Commandment with minors and with adults, with the aggravating factor of the abuse of power.”

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Texto completo: Catequesis de la primera audiencia general del Papa León XIV

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‘Peregrinos perpetuos’ recorren EEUU, inspirados por ‘el amor y la verdad’ para compartir el Evangelio

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The Central Minnesota Catholic magazine and Office The Central Minnesota Catholic magazine and Office of Communications received 14 awards from the @cm_association for work published in 2024. The awards were announced June 27 at the 2025 Catholic Media Conference held in #Phoenix, Arizona. The gathering featured workshops, keynote speakers and an awards ceremony. See more on our website!
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Corpus Christi processions were held June 22 at St Corpus Christi processions were held June 22 at St. Anthony in St. Cloud, led by Father Derek Wiechmann and  St. Joseph in Waite Park led by Father Brady Keller. These processions coincide with the close of the National Eucharistic Revival, a three-year initiative launched in 2022 on the  Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, or Corpus Christi. The mission of the Revival was to renew the Church by enkindling a living relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. #catholicfaith #catholicsofinstagram #catholicchurch #eucharisticrevival #eucharist #CorpusChristi #procession
Five men were ordained to the permanent diaconate Five men were ordained to the permanent diaconate June 14, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, St. Cloud. One, a member of the @crosiers1210, was ordained a transitional deacon in his next step toward priesthood. Those ordained were: Randolph Lee Bayerl, Julio César Tena Sorio and Kenton Jay Yoder of St. Andrew Parish, Elk River; Peter Tran of Sts. Peter and Paul, Braham; Luke Waltman of Our Lady of Lourdes, Little Falls and Crosier Brother Kasereka Vivalya Salama. #permanentdeacons #deacons #ordination #ordinationday
Nathaniel Daubner and Joseph VanDenheuvel were ord Nathaniel Daubner and Joseph VanDenheuvel were ordained to the priesthood for the @diocesestcloud June 7 by @bishoppatricknearycsc, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. Starting July 1, Father Daubner will serve as the parochial vicar of the Northern Cross Area Catholic Community, which includes the parishes of Holy Cross, Butler; Sacred Heart, Dent; St. Henry, Perham; and St. Lawrence, Rush Lake. Father VanDenheuvel will serve the Centered on Christ Area Catholic Community, which includes  the parishes of St. Boniface, Cold Spring; St. James, Jacobs Prairie; Sts. Peter and Paul, Richmond; and Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Rockville
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