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    April 16, 20264

    Task force details efforts to address pension plan underfunding

    April 15, 20264

    For Pierz veterinarian, care for creation means caring for animals — and their people

    April 14, 20264

    Liturgical Press honored with Freedom of Spirit Award from the Fetzer Global Trust

  • All Things New
    All Things New
    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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    Our Church in the World
    April 16, 20264

    At Cameroonian orphanage, Pope Leo tells children they can always find a friend in Jesus

    April 16, 20264

    Vatican foundation announces global events to honor Benedict XVI ahead of 2027 centenary

    April 15, 20264

    ‘Son of Augustine’: Pope Leo XIV retraces St. Augustine’s steps

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    April 15, 20264

    Q&A: Is it ever acceptable to say something other than ‘amen’ when receiving Communion?

    April 15, 20264

    Five ways to foster devotion to the Sacred Heart

    April 13, 20264

    Saint Profile: St. Margaret of Castello

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    Through Another Lens
    April 15, 20264

    Craycraft: Common sense slowly emerges for protecting women’s athletics

    April 15, 20264

    Segura: A mercy that transcends our disappointments

    April 9, 20264

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

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    Arts & Culture
    April 15, 20264

    Pope sends message to Madrid’s massive Easter concert as youth pray for peace

    April 9, 20264

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

    April 9, 20264

    Proclaiming Easter joy in digital spaces

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Ukrainian Christians

Everyday Discipleship. March 4, 2022

Centuries-old Marian icon offers solace, protection amid horror of war

By Catholic News Service

The Pokrov icon has its origins in a 10th-century Marian apparition that occurred in Constantinople.

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Español April 15, 2026

Segura: Una misericordia que trasciende nuestras decepciones

Español April 13, 2026

Historia de una santa: Santa Margarita de Castello

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

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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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