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Feast day: Dec. 13 The moral virtue of courage, or fortitude, enables us to stand firm in times of difficulty and to persevere in doing good. […]

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La paz en la política y en el mundo empieza en el corazón de las personas, dice el Papa

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On May 12, @christourlightmn parishioners celebrat

On May 12, @christourlightmn parishioners celebrated the 14th anniversary of the joining of two parishes (Princeton and Zimmerman) by taking a step toward being fully together — breaking ground on a new church building. Read more on our website www.theCentralMinnesotaCatholic.org. #newchurch #churchbuildings #community #buildingcommunity

The May issue is out now! Go to our website to rea

The May issue is out now! Go to our website to read our cover story about ELEVATE Pregnancy and Family Resource Center, stories about a community-building play in St.Cloud and a newspaper archiving project, as well as Bishop Neary’s column, Ask Father Tom, Saint of the Month and more. #catholiclife #catholicmedia #catholicpress @cm_association @faithcatholic.com

Married couples from around the diocese celebratin

Married couples from around the diocese celebrating milestone anniversaries during 2024 gathered to celebrate Honoring Marriage Day with Bishop Patrick Neary May 4 at Sacred Heart Church in Sauk Rapids. 1. Charles and Pat Earnst from Christ Church Newman Center in St. Cloud laugh together before the blessing prayer. They have been married 68 years.
2. John and Frances Toth, St. Andrew in Elk River talk with Bishop Neary after getting a photo taken with him, they have been married 67 years.
3. Steve and Rosemary Goulet from Sacred Heart in Sauk Rapids laugh during Bishop Neary’s homily. They have been married 50 years.
4. Bishop Neary gives the homily.
5. Bishop and Deacon Joe Kresky during Mass.
6. Janet Hill laughs with Bishop Neary, she and her husband James are from St. Andrew in Elk River and have been married 65 years.
7. Bishop Neary poses for a photo with Joseph and Dolores Preusser from St. Michael in St. Cloud, they have been married 74 years. #catholicchurch #catholiclife #catholic #marriage #honoringmarriage #honoringmarriagesunday

Pope Francis’ prayer intention is featured on pa

Pope Francis’ prayer intention is featured on page 6 of the May issue of the magazine. Watch for a new intention each month. #prayer #pray #prayerintentions #praywithpopefrancis #pope #popefrancis #catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith

Members of mission groups and other supporters of

Members of mission groups and other supporters of mission in our diocese gathered April 25 for the annual Mission Rally sponsored by the @stcloudmissionoffice and hosted by St. Rose of Lima in St. Rosa. Keynote speaker, Father Rodrigo Ulloa-Chavarry from the @maryknollsociety, focused his talk on what mission means. Look for a story and bonus podcast in this week’s Friday Feed newsletter. #mission #missiongroups #missioncircles #catholicmission #catholiclife #catholicchurch #catholicproudstcloud

Members of the All Called to Christ, Saints by the

Members of the All Called to Christ, Saints by the Lake and Red River Valley Area Catholic Communities met with @bishoppatricknearycsc for the sixth pastoral visit April 18 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. Monthly through July, three to four ACCs have a daylong visit so Bishop Neary can learn about their successes and challenges and ACCs can listen to and learn from each other. #areacatholiccommunities #catholic #catholicfaith #catholiclife

The Corporate Board of @ccstcloud has named Aaron

The Corporate Board of @ccstcloud has named Aaron Fisk as the organization’s new president and CEO, effective Tuesday, April 16, 2024.⁠
Read more about him at the link in our bio. #catholiccharities #catholic #service

“What would a real table with Jesus have looked

“What would a real table with Jesus have looked like? - A Conversation with Father Ed Foley.” In this episode of our podcast, Kevin LaNave, Peace and Social Justice Coordinator at @scsunewman talks with Capuchin Father Edward Foley, the Duns Scotus Professor Emeritus of Spirituality and Retired Professor of Liturgy and Music at @chicagoctu. See the link in our bio. #catholicpodcast #catholicfaith #catholic

People from across the diocese gathered at Seven D

People from across the diocese gathered at Seven Dolors Church in Albany April 12 for a day of formation with Dr. Timothy O'Malley, author of the book "Becoming Eucharistic People." The day began with Mass, followed by Dr. O'Malley's keynote address. The day also included breakout sessions — with Dr. O'Malley, Michael Rubbelke from the @collegevillemn, Margaret Nuzzolese Conway, director of @sjufaith and Rebecca Calderone, from CentraCare — focused on four eucharistic themes: hospitality, boundaries, theology and spirituality, as well as small and large group discussions, lunch and fellowship. The event was part of the local observance of the @eucharistic_revival.

Four separate Eucharistic Revival Pilgrimages —

Four separate Eucharistic Revival Pilgrimages — starting from California, Texas, Connecticut and Minnesota — lead to the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. The northern arm, called the Marian Route will pass through the Diocese of St. Cloud May 22-24. For more information on the exact route, see the link in our bio. #Eucharisticrevival #nationaleucharisticcongress #marianroute #eucharist

The April issue is out now! Go to our website to r

The April issue is out now! Go to our website to read our cover story about the seven new members of the St. Joseph Parish in St Joseph, more about joining the Church, as well as Bishop Neary’s column, Ask Father Tom, Saint of the Month and more. #catholiclife #rcia #becomingcatholic

REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED! The deadline has b

REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED! The deadline has been extended to April 8. Don't miss this opportunity to gather with people from across the diocese to hear from Dr. Timothy O'Malley, author of the book "Becoming Eucharistic People." #becomingeucharisticpeople #becomingeucharist #eucharist #eucharisticrevival #catholicfaith #catholiclife #catholicproudstcloud
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