In an effort to serve our neighbors of varying and diverse backgrounds, particularly those in the immigrant and refugee communities or other marginalized populations, we believe one of the most valuable things we can do is to build relationships and encourage community-building. Along with Bishop Patrick Neary and the Greater St. Cloud Area Faith Leaders, our multi-faith and intercultural efforts strive to connect, to organize, to act as a bridge, to advocate and to educate.

Our staff are available to help offer presentations or make connections that may help individuals or groups answer questions, debunk myths or stereotypes, and build bridges and relationships across groups, cultures and religions. Our team engages in anti-racism and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging efforts through various community partners. We lead efforts for multi-faith prayer and dialogue. We support and connect community members to BIPOC and migrant-led organizations in the area. And we work, and work to build skills in others, around listening to and empowering the voices of immigrant and refugee community members and organizations, among other marginalized voices in the Diocese.

To learn more about how you and your faith community can grow in culturally-competent ministries or greater relationship-building, please reach out. Or take this assessment for culturally responsive ministries, by Catholic Charities USA.