The Eucharist of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4, at the Sacred Heart Chapel, Saint Benedict’s Monastery, St. Joseph.
Obituary: Benedictine Sister Mary Jane Cournoyer
St. Cloud’s newest priest, Father Jean-Claude Duncan: ‘Conversion is the process of trust we all must live daily’
Jean-Claude Duncan was ordained to the priesthood on Dec. 9 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, St. Cloud. He said of his faith journey, “My story might be atypical, but it is nothing in comparison to the work of God in the lives of each of us every day. Conversion is the process of trust we all must live daily.”
From Bishop Patrick Neary: The way to Christ is through humility
“Humility is a word that comes to mind when I look at all the people and figures that we are honoring in the Diocese of St. Cloud in this new year of 2024,” writes Bishop Neary.
Upcoming local events
Check out the upcoming events at parishes and other venues around the diocese.
Obituary: Franciscan Sister Carolyn Law
A private Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Dec. 18 at St. Francis Convent. A memorial Mass will be celebrated in the spring.
Christmas liturgies and prayer opportunities
Christmas liturgies and prayer opportunities are planned around the diocese.
Christmas Masses interpreted for the deaf and hard of hearing
Masses interpreted for the deaf and persons with hearing disabilities will be celebrated in the St. Cloud Diocese.
St. Cloud’s Catholic Community Schools selects new president; bishop names interim Catholic schools superintendent
David Fremo has been selected as new president of Catholic Community Schools in St. Cloud, Sara Michaelson has been appointed interim superintendent for the diocese’s Catholic schools.