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Confirmation Liturgies

Ceremonial Guidelines for Preparing the Confirmation Liturgy for the Diocese of Saint Cloud (PDF)
Confirmation Liturgy Planner (PDF)
Confirmation Liturgy Planner (DOCX)

Contact Information

Sr. Jeanne Wiest, O.P., Director of the Office of Worship
Laura Gorder, Administrative Assistant

305 7th Avenue North, Suite 205

St. Cloud, MN 56303

(320) 255-9068

(320) 251-0259 (fax)

Office hours:

Mon. – Fri. – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Contact Info – Chancery/Diocese of Saint Cloud

214 Third Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301

Phone: (320) 251-2340

Fax: (320) 251-0470

Office hours:

Mon. – Fri. – 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m (closed 1 hour for lunch)

Contact Info – Pastoral Center/Diocese of Saint Cloud

305 Seventh Avenue North, St. Cloud, MN 56303

Phone: (320) 258-7600

Fax: (320) 251-0259

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Diocese of St. Cloud

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⛪️ 131 parishes | 16 counties ✝️ Led by Bishop Patrick Neary, C.S.C. 🌿 Voice of Hope • Heart of Mercy • Hands of Justice 📍 Central Minnesota

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TOMORROW! -- Free your evening to join speaker, Ben Epper, and young adults from around the diocese at Los Mariachis Mexican Grill in Sauk Rapids.

#catholicproudstcloud #youngcatholics #youngadultsministry

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TOMORROW! -- Free your evening to join speaker, Ben Epper, and young adults from around the diocese at Los Mariachis Mexican Grill in Sauk Rapids. #catholicproudstcloud #youngcatholics #youngadultsministry

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Today, we pause to honor and pray for all who have served our nation in the Armed Forces. Their courage, sacrifice and commitment to peace reflect the Gospel call to selfless love.

May God, the source of all peace, bless our veterans.

#VeteransDay #catholicproudstcloud #ThankYouVeterans #prayforpeace

Image credit: This stained-glass window at Sacred Heart Church in East Boston depicts a U.S. soldier kneeling next to a U.S. flag with an image of Christ on the cross in the background. Veterans Day, Nov. 11, honors all those who have served in the armed forces. (CNS photo/Gregory L. Tracy, The Pilot)

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Today, we pause to honor and pray for all who have served our nation in the Armed Forces. Their courage, sacrifice and commitment to peace reflect the Gospel call to selfless love. May God, the source of all peace, bless our veterans. #VeteransDay #catholicproudstcloud #ThankYouVeterans #prayforpeace Image credit: This stained-glass window at Sacred Heart Church in East Boston depicts a U.S. soldier kneeling next to a U.S. flag with an image of Christ on the cross in the background. Veterans Day, Nov. 11, honors all those who have served in the armed forces. (CNS photo/Gregory L. Tracy, The Pilot)

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No one knows your baby like you do, and your grief experience is as unique as your child.

At the 'Known by God' retreat, connect with other women who have experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage or stillbirth and connect with God in prayer.

The Church is here, is listening and cares for you.

Registration for this retreat remains open until Saturday.

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No one knows your baby like you do, and your grief experience is as unique as your child. At the 'Known by God' retreat, connect with other women who have experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage or stillbirth and connect with God in prayer. The Church is here, is listening and cares for you. Registration for this retreat remains open until Saturday.

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REGISTRATION EXTENDED to Friday, November 7th for upcoming retreat:

"Known by God--A Retreat for Mothers Grieving the Loss of an Unborn Child" is designed for all mothers grieving the loss of an unborn child due to stillbirth or miscarriage.

Participants will receive large group talks on prayer and grief, small group sharing time, lunch, personal prayer time, shared resources, and more.
For more information and to register, visit: https://stcdio.org/event/known-by-god-a-retreat-for-mothers-grieving-the-loss-of-an-unborn-child/

#griefsupport #stillbirth #miscarriage #retreat

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REGISTRATION EXTENDED to Friday, November 7th for upcoming retreat: "Known by God--A Retreat for Mothers Grieving the Loss of an Unborn Child" is designed for all mothers grieving the loss of an unborn child due to stillbirth or miscarriage. Participants will receive large group talks on prayer and grief, small group sharing time, lunch, personal prayer time, shared resources, and more. For more information and to register, visit: https://stcdio.org/event/known-by-god-a-retreat-for-mothers-grieving-the-loss-of-an-unborn-child/ #griefsupport #stillbirth #miscarriage #retreat

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