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Our Church in the World. July 28, 2016

Youthful face of mercy can change the world, pope tells young people

By Catholic News Service

A young person who is touched by Christ is “capable of truly great things,” the pope told thousands of young men and women July 28 at the welcoming ceremony of World Youth Day in Krakow.

Arts & Culture. July 24, 2016

Dancing nuns go viral ahead of World Youth Day

By Catholic News Agency

Polish nuns from St. Faustina’s order took to the beach, flash-mob style, to welcome pilgrims to Poland for World Youth Day! With a giant poster of the […]

Around the Diocese. Feature. July 14, 2016

Three local sisters among 2 million pilgrims heading to World Youth Day

By Kristi Anderson

Tricia, Nikki and Briana Walz, three sisters from St. Peter Parish in St. Cloud, are making their way to Krakow, Poland, to attend World Youth Day July 26-31 with 2 million other young Catholics.

Our Church in the World. June 9, 2016

Vatican, World Youth Day officials release pope’s Poland itinerary

By Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will visit the Nazi death camps of Auschwitz and Birkenau during his visit to Poland for World Youth Day in […]

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Español June 10, 2026

El Papa León se lleva el aplauso de 80.000 católicos españoles en el estadio del Real Madrid

Español June 9, 2026

Historia de un Santo: San Juan el Bautista

Español June 4, 2026

Los obispos de EEUU publican un subsidio de oración en honor de los migrantes y las personas esclavizadas, con un llamado a la acción

Español June 4, 2026

Papa León XIV nombra a Montse Alvarado de EWTN como prefecta del Dicasterio para la Comunicación del Vaticano

Español June 1, 2026

Historía de una Santa: Sta. Clotilde

Español May 28, 2026

Magnifica Humanitas’: La encíclica del Papa León sobre la IA advierte sobre la tentación de construir un futuro excluyendo a Dios

Español May 25, 2026

Historía de una santa: Santa Úrsula Ledóchowska

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On Saturday, June 6, five men were ordained deacon On Saturday, June 6, five men were ordained deacons at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. John Bell, Chad Middenndorf and Ruben Uribe Mejia were ordained to the permanent diaconate, lifelong service in parish and community ministry, and Tobias Ellis and Scott Kahler were ordained transitional deacons, continuing their formation toward the priesthood. More photos to come in this week’s Friday Feed newsletter. #ordination #transitionaldeacons #permanentdiaconate #deacons
From the clients she helped in her roles at @ccstc From the clients she helped in her roles at @ccstcloud to the priests, diocesan staff and lay people she served as chancellor of @diocesestcloud and everyone in between, she woke up every morning thinking about how she could make life better for someone else.
Jim and Lori Wagner have been visiting all of the Jim and Lori Wagner have been visiting all of the churches in Stearns County. Where do you think they were visiting this weekend? Let us know in the comments and read all about their travels and what they’ve learned in this week’s Friday Feed! #catholiclife #catholicproudstcloud
@bishoppatricknearycsc celebrated, along with Fath @bishoppatricknearycsc celebrated, along with Father Derek Wiechmann, the Memorial Day Mass at Assumption Cemetery, honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. The celebration brought the community together in prayer, remembrance, and gratitude for those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms and those currently serving. This day reminds us not only to mourn the fallen but also to carry forward their legacy of courage, selflessness and love for others. #memorialday2026❤️🤍💙🇺🇸 #memorialday #memorialweekend
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