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    December 4, 20254

    Saint John’s receives $10 Million Rural Ministry Grant to pioneer large-scale collaboration with nine Catholic dioceses

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    Embracing change: conversion, continuity and the mission to make All Things New

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    December 4, 20254

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    December 4, 20254

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Our Church in the World. October 19, 2022

In Ukraine, Basilian sisters pitch in and prepare for war’s consequences

By Catholic News Service

In addition to their duties at the school, the sisters are involved in efforts to help Ukrainian soldiers injured in the Russian invasion of their country.

Around the Diocese. July 24, 2022

Sister Ephrem Hollermann publishes new book on Benedictine history

By The Central Minnesota Catholic

“Like a Mustard Seed” traces the history of the Benedictine community from which St. Benedict’s Monastery was founded in 1857.

Our Church in the World. July 5, 2022

In Kenya, Mexico, nuns discover need to coordinate resources for aged care

By Catholic News Service

The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown University is engaged in a global research partnership to identify the needs of Catholic sisters communities in caring for their elderly and infirm sisters in Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Mexico, and the United States.

Arts & Culture. November 22, 2021

Book tries to lift veil on abuse within women’s religious communities

By Catholic News Service

This is the story of the 11 women who have several things in common, recounting abuses of power and psychological or emotional abuse.

Our Church in the World. April 14, 2021

North American Conference of Associates and Religious to end operations

By Catholic News Service

The North American Conference of Associates and Religious is planning to end operations during the summer of 2021.

Our Church in the World. June 23, 2020

Women religious honored for work on pandemic’s front lines

By Catholic News Service

Women religious working “on the front lines,” exposed to the coronavirus continue to care for the communities they minister.

Our Church in the World. June 15, 2020

Women religious, inspired by current protests, also see long road ahead

By Catholic News Service

Across the country, women religious have joined in peaceful protests against racial inequality.

Through Another Lens. May 9, 2019

Women religious find a place of honor on Mother’s Day

By Catholic News Service

Sister Constance is considered a spiritual mother by many of the residents, who said they will honor her on Mother’s Day.

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EspañolUncategorized December 4, 2025

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

Español November 30, 2025

Historia del Santo: San Francisco Javier

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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

Español November 6, 2025

El Papa responde a preguntas sobre migrantes, Venezuela y el juicio de Rupnik

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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
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
Catholic community members, activists and immigran Catholic community members, activists and immigrants gathered at St. Joseph Church in Waite Park on Nov. 13 for a second Catholic Public Witness for Immigrants prayer vigil. A similar event was held Oct. 22 at St. Francis Xavier in Sartell. Read more about it at the link in our bio. #onechurchonefamily #immigration #Catholicsocialteaching #catholiclife #catholicfaith
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