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Youth and Young Adults awards

Around the Diocese. Feature. YAYA Awards. October 18, 2018

Bishop Kettler recognizes winners of YAYA awards

By Kristi Anderson

In the 12 months leading up to the 2018 Synod of Bishops “on Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment,” which began Oct. 3 in Vatican City and will conclude Oct. 28, The Visitor recognized youth and young adults from across the diocese through its Youth and Young Adult Awards program.

Around the Diocese. Feature. YAYA Awards. August 9, 2018 1

Meet Matt Herzog: Young farmer says secret to good life is ‘pray together, stay together’

By Kristi Anderson

Upsala young adult spreads the message to “stay true to yourself.”

Around the Diocese. Feature. YAYA Awards. June 1, 2018

Meet Michael Haney: Alexandria native found love in the Catholic Church

By Kristi Anderson

Michael Haney’s journey to becoming Catholic hasn’t always been easy, but he feels the joy that is in this parish is unbelievable and fun to be a part of.

Around the Diocese. Feature. YAYA Awards. May 4, 2018

Meet Chantelle Frie: Upsala woman strives to live faith with ‘no fear’ attitude

By Kristi Anderson

Chantelle Frie strives to live her life and her faith without fear. Whenever something needs to be done in her parish of St. Mary’s in Upsala, she isn’t afraid to step up and give it a try, something she said is an inspiration from her favorite saint, St. Teresa of Calcutta.

Around the Diocese. Feature. YAYA Awards. April 5, 2018

Meet Micah Fleck

By Kristi Anderson

Micah Fleck, the April YAYA awards winner, blends her love of music with her love for the Catholic faith at the piano in her home parish of St. Elizabeth in Brennyville.

Around the Diocese. YAYA Awards. February 8, 2018

Hannah Salfer: Sharing joy is most important for St. Cloud State student

By Kristi Anderson

Hannah Salfer, a St. Cloud State University student and the February winner of The Visitor’s Youth and Young Adult Award, is described as a missionary disciple who lives to serve and serves with unmatched exuberance.

Around the Diocese. YAYA Awards. November 29, 2017

Gladys Gutierrez: College student puts faith into action working for justice

By Kristi Anderson

Gladys Gutierrez has a lot of ambition and even more spunk. Armed with her faith and a passion for justice, she’s a force to be reckoned with, especially when it comes to helping to ensure civil liberties.

Around the Diocese. YAYA Awards. September 7, 2017

Jarett Edwards: Kimball teen honored for gifts of service, song

By Kristi Anderson

Kimball young adult Jarett Edwards is the September winner of the The Visitor’s YAYA awards.

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The Central Minnesota Catholic magazine and Office The Central Minnesota Catholic magazine and Office of Communications received 14 awards from the @cm_association for work published in 2024. The awards were announced June 27 at the 2025 Catholic Media Conference held in #Phoenix, Arizona. The gathering featured workshops, keynote speakers and an awards ceremony. See more on our website!
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Corpus Christi processions were held June 22 at St Corpus Christi processions were held June 22 at St. Anthony in St. Cloud, led by Father Derek Wiechmann and  St. Joseph in Waite Park led by Father Brady Keller. These processions coincide with the close of the National Eucharistic Revival, a three-year initiative launched in 2022 on the  Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, or Corpus Christi. The mission of the Revival was to renew the Church by enkindling a living relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. #catholicfaith #catholicsofinstagram #catholicchurch #eucharisticrevival #eucharist #CorpusChristi #procession
Five men were ordained to the permanent diaconate Five men were ordained to the permanent diaconate June 14, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, St. Cloud. One, a member of the @crosiers1210, was ordained a transitional deacon in his next step toward priesthood. Those ordained were: Randolph Lee Bayerl, Julio César Tena Sorio and Kenton Jay Yoder of St. Andrew Parish, Elk River; Peter Tran of Sts. Peter and Paul, Braham; Luke Waltman of Our Lady of Lourdes, Little Falls and Crosier Brother Kasereka Vivalya Salama. #permanentdeacons #deacons #ordination #ordinationday
Nathaniel Daubner and Joseph VanDenheuvel were ord Nathaniel Daubner and Joseph VanDenheuvel were ordained to the priesthood for the @diocesestcloud June 7 by @bishoppatricknearycsc, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. Starting July 1, Father Daubner will serve as the parochial vicar of the Northern Cross Area Catholic Community, which includes the parishes of Holy Cross, Butler; Sacred Heart, Dent; St. Henry, Perham; and St. Lawrence, Rush Lake. Father VanDenheuvel will serve the Centered on Christ Area Catholic Community, which includes  the parishes of St. Boniface, Cold Spring; St. James, Jacobs Prairie; Sts. Peter and Paul, Richmond; and Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Rockville
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