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    April 9, 20264

    Butter sculptor brings a taste of Minnesota to national Catholic education gathering

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    April 2, 20264

    Annunciation shares Holy Thursday bread-baking tradition

    March 26, 20264

    Milestone Moment: Proposed parish mergers announced

    March 24, 20264

    Father Binsfeld: When ritual meets renewal

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    April 9, 20264

    In a time of war, Catholic parish’s interfaith peace meal celebrates ‘our oneness in faith’

    April 9, 20264

    ‘We need more saints’: Center helps to advance canonization causes

    April 9, 20264

    Vilnius’ hospice stands as a living work of Divine Mercy as city prepares to host global congress

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    April 9, 20264

    Mary, icon of the Church

    April 6, 20264

    Saint Profile: St. Stanislaus of Kraków

    April 1, 20264

    How the Triduum can strengthen your love for the Eucharist

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    April 9, 20264

    Theologian Timothy P. O’Malley on contemplation, knowledge and the way forward for Catholic education

    April 8, 20264

    Honoring the home God has given us

    April 1, 20264

    MCC Inside the Capitol: What is and is Not Moving Through the Session 

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    April 9, 20264

    ANALYSIS: Deepfake popes and bishops abound: Here’s how the Church can push back ‘AI attack’ on truth

    April 9, 20264

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    April 2, 20264

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Our Church in the World. March 27, 2023

Bishop Álvarez proved alive as he appears in staged TV interview

By OSV News

Imprisoned Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Álvarez appeared unexpectedly on Nicaraguan television March 24.

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Español April 9, 2026

Piloto de la misión Artemis II predica el mandamiento al amor de Cristo durante sobrevuelo lunar

Español April 6, 2026

Historia de un santo: San Estanislao de Cracovia

Español April 2, 2026

Adoración del Viernes Santo: Jesús nos besa desde la cruz

Español April 1, 2026

Cómo el Triduo puede fortalecer tu amor por la Eucaristía

Español March 30, 2026

Historia de un Santo: San Benito el Moro

Español March 26, 2026

La beatificación del arzobispo Sheen el 24 de septiembre será ‘un momento de inmensa gracia para la Iglesia’

Español March 26, 2026

¿Cuáles son los tres óleos sagrados?

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ICYMI: MN sculptor Gerry Kulzer brought his State ICYMI: MN sculptor Gerry Kulzer brought his State Fair butter sculpting skills to the NCEA convention this past week. Read about it at the link in our bio. #NCEA2026 #buttersculpture #mnstatefair
Catholic school teachers and principals from acros Catholic school teachers and principals from across the @diocesestcloud have gathered in Minneapolis with thousands of Catholic educators for the annual National Catholic Educational Association 2026 Convention. The event, with the theme, “Believe” began April 7 and wraps up tomorrow, April 9. The opening Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Bernard Hebda of the @archdiocesespm, along with several attending bishops and priests. @catholicschoolsarchspm @nceatalk #ncea2026 @catholicunitedcu
During Lent, tune in to our YouTube channel, @dioc During Lent, tune in to our YouTube channel, @dioceseofsaintcloudmn, for a weekly video featuring Benedictine Brother Aelred Senna, a monk of @saintjohnsabbey. He will share a new easy plant-based recipe each week. On the menu this week is Mujadara, a Lebanese dish of rice, lentils and caramelized onions. Recipe provided in YouTube description. #lent #lentseason #meatlessmeals
@bishoppatricknearycsc and the priests, deacons an @bishoppatricknearycsc and the priests, deacons and faithful of the diocese gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud March 26 for the annual #chrismmass. During the Mass, Bishop Neary blessed the holy oils that will be used in parishes this year — the oil for the sick and the oil for catechumens — and consecrated the Sacred Chrism.
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