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    Around the Diocese
    • Bishop Neary's Column
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    November 11, 20254

    Serving families where they live

    November 6, 20254

    The Good Samaritan Fund: A legacy of compassion in Central Minnesota

    November 6, 20254

    Theology students engage in Latino culture at St. Boniface in Cold Spring

  • All Things New
    All Things New
    November 6, 20254

    Father Crane explains the Committee for the Affirmation of Plans

    November 6, 20254

    Bishop Neary: He had been with them all along!

    October 30, 20254

    Local educator discusses creating a culture of welcome in the midst of change

  • Our Church in the World
    Our Church in the World
    November 6, 20254

    The Good Samaritan Fund: A legacy of compassion in Central Minnesota

    November 6, 20254

    Nigeria: Diocese mourns following death of kidnapped teen seminarian

    November 6, 20254

    Bishops, humanitarian leader urge bold courageous action at UN climate conference

  • Everyday Discipleship
    Everyday Discipleship
    • On Canon Law with Father Crane
    • Our Faith Explained
    • Our Faith in Action
    • In Light of Faith
    November 6, 20254

    Q & A: How many vocations are there?

    October 30, 20254

    ‘A gift from God’: Parishes encouraged to start Liturgy of Hours ahead of new edition

    October 30, 20254

    All saints have their God-given temperament types, whatever the era

  • Through Another Lens
    Through Another Lens
    November 10, 20254

    Why is World Day of the Poor something we as Catholics should care about?

    November 6, 20254

    Torres: Being a witness and story holder in valleys and mountain tops

    October 30, 20254

    Erlandson: Raising their voice for justice

  • Arts & Culture
    Arts & Culture
    November 6, 20254

    Pope names St. Newman patron of his alma mater in Rome

    November 6, 20254

    President’s daughter reinterred alongside family in Catholic ceremony in Virginia

    October 30, 20254

    Globe-trotting pilot says flying over 100 fellow Catholics to Rome a career highlight

November 6, 2025

Theology students engage in Latino culture at St. Boniface in Cold Spring

November 6, 2025

Bishop Neary: He had been with them all along!

October 30, 2025

Photos: Apostle Games youth event draws participants from around the diocese

October 23, 2025

In first visit with Pope Leo, Archbishop Hebda delivers Annunciation letters to pontiff

October 22, 2025

Community gathers for day of prayer for migrant families, asylum seekers, refugees

Around the Diocese

Around the Diocese. November 11, 2025

Serving families where they live

Driven by her small-town roots and passion for advocacy, nursing student Bailey Reeves is helping bring compassionate, accessible healthcare to underserved communities through the new Salem Community Outpost in St. Cloud.

Around the Diocese. Our Church in the World. November 6, 2025

The Good Samaritan Fund: A legacy of compassion in Central Minnesota

Around the Diocese. Feature. November 6, 2025

Theology students engage in Latino culture at St. Boniface in Cold Spring

All Things New. Bishop Neary's Column. Feature. November 6, 2025

Bishop Neary: He had been with them all along!

Around the Diocese. November 6, 2025

Voices of Hope: Lighting the way together

Around the Diocese. Feature. October 30, 2025

Photos: Apostle Games youth event draws participants from around the diocese

All Things New

All Things New. November 6, 2025

Father Crane explains the Committee for the Affirmation of Plans

As proposals are coming in to the CAP, Father Crane sheds some light on the process.

All Things New. Bishop Neary's Column. Feature. November 6, 2025 1

Bishop Neary: He had been with them all along!

All Things New. October 30, 2025

Local educator discusses creating a culture of welcome in the midst of change

All Things New. On Canon Law with Father Crane. October 27, 2025

On Canon Law with Father Crane: The call to walk with, not ahead of

All Things New. Our Faith in Action. October 27, 2025

Father Launderville: What does it mean to be holy in my day-to-day life?

All Things New. Our Faith Explained. October 27, 2025

Kristin Molitor: ‘We are made for communion’

Our Church in the World

Around the Diocese. Our Church in the World. November 6, 2025

The Good Samaritan Fund: A legacy of compassion in Central Minnesota

Born from a single act of kindness, the Good Samaritan Fund has quietly transformed lives for nearly three decades by offering one-time emergency assistance to neighbors on the brink of crisis.

Our Church in the World. November 6, 2025

Nigeria: Diocese mourns following death of kidnapped teen seminarian

Our Church in the World. November 6, 2025

Bishops, humanitarian leader urge bold courageous action at UN climate conference

Our Church in the World. November 6, 2025

Thousands of Catholics gather at shrine of Fatima Rani in Bangladesh

Our Church in the World. November 6, 2025

Catholic Church ‘seeks closer ecumenical ties’ in response to world needs

Our Church in the World. October 30, 2025

Mexican Catholics unite faith and tradition for Day of the Dead

Español

Español. November 6, 2025

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

Los católicos que se encuentran en centros de detención de inmigrantes tienen “derechos espirituales” que el clero católico debería poder atender, afirmó el Papa León XIV.

Español. October 30, 2025

El presidente de la USCCB insta a los fieles a rezar y apoyar a las víctimas del huracán Melissa

Español. October 23, 2025

Vigilias de migrantes católicos en todo el país claman por ‘una Iglesia, una familia’

Español. October 15, 2025

Nuevos santos resaltan el poder de la fe en medio de desafíos espirituales y personales

Español. October 9, 2025

Líderes latinos exploran el papel que la organización comunitaria puede jugar en la política nacional

Español. October 2, 2025

Misa y procesión en la capital de EEUU piden solidaridad con los migrantes que se enfrentan a deportaciones masivas

Everyday Discipleship

Everyday Discipleship. November 6, 2025

Q & A: How many vocations are there?

At my parish, we pray “for vocations to the priesthood and religious life.” But at the other parish in town, they pray for “vocations to the priesthood, the diaconate, marriage, and religious life.” How many vocations are there actually?

Everyday Discipleship. October 30, 2025

‘A gift from God’: Parishes encouraged to start Liturgy of Hours ahead of new edition

Everyday Discipleship. October 30, 2025

All saints have their God-given temperament types, whatever the era

All Things New. On Canon Law with Father Crane. October 27, 2025

On Canon Law with Father Crane: The call to walk with, not ahead of

All Things New. Our Faith in Action. October 27, 2025

Father Launderville: What does it mean to be holy in my day-to-day life?

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Accompaniment, the November theme of the All Thing Accompaniment, the November theme of the All Things New planning initiative, is at the heart of the Church’s mission. Read Bishop Neary's column for this month at the link in our bio. #AllThingsNew #accompaniment #Catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith
Youth in grades 9-12 from around the diocese came Youth in grades 9-12 from around the diocese came together Oct. 26 at St. Cloud State University for the first Apostle Games. The event, put on by the @diocesestcloud with help from the Diocesan Youth Council, featured competition in games and fun activities, workshops, lunch and Mass with Bishop Neary. Watch for more photos in the next Friday Feed!. #apostlegames #youth #youthday #catholicproudstcloud
Several members of the Franciscan Sisters of Littl Several members of the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls gathered with parishioners and others Oct. 22 for a Catholic Public Witness for Immigrants Day prayer vigil at St. Francis Xavier Church in Sartell. Read more about it at the link in our bio! #justiceforimmigrants #socialjustice #catholicsocialteaching #refugees #migrants #prayer #rosary #rosaryforpeace
Rosaries come in many designs, sizes and colors an Rosaries come in many designs, sizes and colors and each one has a story. During the month of October, which is dedicated to the rosary, we are asking you to send us your rosary stories to share on our digital platforms. This one comes from Kathy Popp of Cross Rock Area Catholic Community. #praytherosary #rosary #rosarystories #catholicfaith #catholicprayer
Rosaries come in many designs, sizes and colors an Rosaries come in many designs, sizes and colors and each one has a story. During the month of October, which is dedicated to the rosary, we are asking you to send us your rosary stories to share on our digital platforms. This one comes from Adam Martin of One in Christ Area Catholic Community. #praytherosary #rosary #rosarystories #catholicfaith #catholicprayer
Rosaries come in many designs, sizes and colors an Rosaries come in many designs, sizes and colors and each one has a story. During the month of October, which is dedicated to the rosary, we are asking you to send us your rosary stories to share on our digital platforms. This one comes from Theresa Gregory. #praytherosary #rosary #rosarystories #catholicfaith #catholicprayer
Parishioners and their pets gathered Oct. 5 at @sa Parishioners and their pets gathered Oct. 5 at @sacredheartsaukrapids for a blessing in celebration of the #feastofstfrancis (October 4). Father Tom Knoblach and Deacon Joe Kresky blessed each animal and handed out prizes and treats afterward. #saints #saintfrancisofassisi #catholiclife #parishlife
Throughout the month of October, which is dedicate Throughout the month of October, which is dedicated to the rosary, we are asking our followers to share their #rosarystories. Take a photo of your rosary, write a caption in 100 words or less and message it to us or email it to communications.office@gw.stcdio.org. We’ll share select stories on our social media accounts. Don’t forget to include your name and ACC! #rosary #rosary #prayer
The @stcloudmissionoffice hosted a gathering Sept. The @stcloudmissionoffice hosted a gathering Sept. 30 to welcome two visiting missionaries, one from East Asia and one from Ghana. Pictured above, Father Fred Timp, originally from #Freeport and visiting from Ghana, talks with Father Bill Voss, diocesan director for @catholicreliefservices.
Standing on a streetcorner greeting passersby is n Standing on a streetcorner greeting passersby is not something Will Threlkeld has ever done before. But for the past two Monday mornings, that’s exactly where you can find him, in downtown Little Falls, greeting people and showing them the face of Jesus. Read more at the link in our bio. #SacredHeartofJesus #catholic #catholiclife
This weekend our special collection supports the C This weekend our special collection supports the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. 25% of funds collected stay in our own diocese for antipoverty projects. Read more at the Link in our bio. Please be generous! #PowerofCCHD #WorkingOnTheMargins
Did you know that nearly 37.9 million Americans li Did you know that nearly 37.9 million Americans live below the poverty line? You can help by supporting the collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development at Mass. Learn more at the link in our bio. #PowerOfCCHD #WorkingOnTheMargins #1church1mission
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Through Another Lens

Through Another Lens. November 10, 2025

Why is World Day of the Poor something we as Catholics should care about?

World Day of the Poor was established by Pope Francis in 2016 to encourage Christian Communities to be a greater sign of Christ’s charity.

Through Another Lens. November 6, 2025

Torres: Being a witness and story holder in valleys and mountain tops

Through Another Lens. October 30, 2025

Erlandson: Raising their voice for justice

Through Another Lens. October 30, 2025

What does the church say about brain death and the ethics of organ donation?

Through Another Lens. October 23, 2025

Caldarola: Make good trouble

Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture. November 6, 2025

Pope names St. Newman patron of his alma mater in Rome

The same day Pope Leo XIV proclaimed St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the church, he also named the British saint patron of the Pontifical Urbanian University in Rome.

Arts & Culture. November 6, 2025

President’s daughter reinterred alongside family in Catholic ceremony in Virginia

Arts & Culture. October 30, 2025

Globe-trotting pilot says flying over 100 fellow Catholics to Rome a career highlight

Arts & Culture. October 30, 2025

Children’s book illustrates Catholic origins of Halloween

Arts & Culture. October 23, 2025

‘Hello! I’m a Catholic Priest!’ How one coffee shop ministry attracts student seekers

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