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Around the Diocese. April 24, 2025

Educators, students around the diocese remember Pope Francis

By Amber Walling

The recent death of Pope Francis touched the lives of Catholic school communities in the Diocese of St. Cloud. In response, they hosted prayer services this week and planned educational opportunities to honor his legacy and follow the future of the papacy.

Everyday Discipleship. January 14, 2022

Praying weekly rosary at Planned Parenthood is ‘powerful,’ say students

By Catholic News Service

Despite the serious nature of the abortion issue and the fight to end the killing of unborn children, this gathering, like all others, was marked by joy.

Everyday Discipleship. May 24, 2021

Pope to students: Rediscover importance of face-to-face relationships

By Catholic News Service

Pope Francis asked students rediscover the importance of in-person relationships.

Our Church in the World. Arts & Culture. April 9, 2021

Even bullying has changed in pandemic, says NCEA presenter

By Catholic News Service

National Catholic Educational Association presenter spoke to educators about bullying trends in schools during COVID-19.

Around the Diocese. May 11, 2019

Nurturing a love for learning: Luxemburg school grows Montessori program

By Dianne Towalski

Kindergarten and first-grade students at St. Wendelin School in Luxembourg excel using the Montessori Method.

Everyday Discipleship. May 23, 2018

Students say FOCUS mission trips strengthen their faith, desire to serve

By Catholic News Service

his March, nearly 240 people traveled on 11 spring break trips to serve the people of Peru’s Pamplona Alta, one of the poorest neighborhoods in Lima, working alongside members of the Christian Life Movement.

Our Church in the World. March 27, 2018

Reality of gun violence prompts Washington archdiocesan youth to march

By Catholic News Service

Eileen Dinn was one of nine students from Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Washington who spoke of the effects of gun violence prior to Mass the morning of March 24 sponsored by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington at St. Patrick’s Church.

Around the Diocese. Feature. September 7, 2017

Prepping for the 2018 synod

By Kristi Anderson

Students gather with Bishop Kettler to ask questions and give input for the 2018 Synod on Young People, Faith and Vocational Discernment.

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Español December 7, 2025

Historia de un santo: San Finnian de Clonard

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‘Viene uno más poderoso que yo’: Vivir el Adviento con San Juan Bautista

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La unidad en la enseñanza, la misión y la preocupación por los inmigrantes resuena en la asamblea de otoño de los obispos

Español November 13, 2025

Obispos consagrarán Estados Unidos al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús con motivo del 250 aniversario de la fundación del país

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Bethany Tollefson, a professor in the Department o Bethany Tollefson, a professor in the Department of Nursing Science at St. Cloud State University and a member of the diocesan mental health ministry team, explores common mental health concerns that often intensify during this time of year — grief, depression and anxiety — as well as the need for self-care. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthduringholidays
Bethany Tollefson, a professor in the Department o Bethany Tollefson, a professor in the Department of Nursing Science at St. Cloud State University and a member of the diocesan mental health ministry team, explores common mental health concerns that often intensify during this time of year — grief, depression and anxiety — as well as the need for self-care. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthduringholidays
Today, the last Sunday of the liturgical year, we Today, the last Sunday of the liturgical year, we celebrate the solemnity of Christ the King. A newcomer to the church calendar — established 100 years ago — this feast is designed to give special recognition to the dominion Christ our Lord has over our lives. Read more at the link in our bio. #ChristTheKing #catholiclife #catholicfaith
One of the youngest participants in the family fai One of the youngest participants in the family faith formation program at St. Mary Parish in Mora, part of the @fourpillarsinfaithacc studies a picture of St. Padre Pio, who was the topic of the Nov. 16 meeting. More on this great program to come, stay tuned! #faithformation #familytime #familyfaithformation #catholic #catholiclife  #catholicfaith #family #padrepio #saintpadrepio
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