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Emmaus InstituteBarb Simon-Johnson2025-09-02T15:19:48-05:00

Emmaus Institute for Ministry Formation

Emmaus Institute is a four-year intellectual and ministerial formation program for lay leadership ministry from the Diocese of Saint Cloud, in partnership with Saint John School of Theology and Seminary. Its purpose is to create well-formed ministers who will serve the mission of the Gospel in their families, parishes, and wider communities throughout the diocese. Read more about the Emmaus Institute.

Instituto Emaús para la Formación Ministerial

Instituto Emaús es un programa de formación intelectual y ministerial de cuatro años para el ministerio de liderazgo laico de la Diócesis de Saint Cloud, en asociación con la Escuela de Teología y Seminario de Saint John’s. Su propósito es crear ministros bien formados que sirvan a la misión del Evangelio en sus familias, parroquias y comunidades más amplias en toda la diócesis. Lea más sobre el Instituto Emaús.

Contact Information

Sara Michaelson, Superintendent
Kristi Bivens, Director of Lay Leadership Formation
Laura Gorder, Administrative Assistant
Christine Pinto, Director of Faith Formation
Kent Schmitz, Director of Youth Ministry and Adolescent Catechesis

305 7th Avenue North
St. Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-0111
(320) 251-0259 (fax)
Office hours:
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1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m

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Phone: (320) 251-2340

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

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305 Seventh Avenue North, St. Cloud, MN 56303

Phone: (320) 258-7600

Fax: (320) 251-0259

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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
  • 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.

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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)
  • 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.
  • 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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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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