Making a commitment to be better stewards of God’s creation
We are blessed here in Minnesota with bountiful natural resources — lakes, rivers, forests and farmland that God has given to us and asks us to take care of. In [...]
Building interfaith bridges of peace
Faith leaders from the St. Cloud area gathered April 9 for lunch at the chancery in St. Cloud where they discussed ways in which they could work more closely [...]
Easter reminds us that Good Friday isn’t the end of the story
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Several weeks ago, during the Rite of Election at St. Mary’s Cathedral, I had the privilege of welcoming people from throughout our diocese who [...]
Lent: Time to stop, look and listen
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, This past weekend I had the privilege of attending our annual diocesan Catholic Men’s Conference at St. John’s University and presiding at the closing [...]
Working to strengthen our St. Cloud-area Catholic schools
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Visiting our Catholic schools is one of my favorite things to do as I travel around the diocese. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet [...]
Your generosity allows us to make a difference in so many ways
My brothers and sisters in Christ, Since coming to the Diocese of St. Cloud, I’ve had the opportunity to visit many of our churches and schools. And, I’ve enjoyed meeting [...]
Our Catholic schools foster faith, excellence
During my travels around the Diocese of St. Cloud, I’ve had the opportunity to visit many of our Catholic schools, and I’m inspired by what I have seen. We are [...]
Cherishing God’s most precious gift
Jan. 22 marks the 42nd anniversary of the 1973 Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion throughout all nine months of pregnancy in the United States. On this [...]
Praying for today’s immigrant families
On the feast of the Epiphany, Jan. 4, we hear the Gospel story of the Magi from the East journeying to Bethlehem to pay homage to the “newborn king,” the [...]
Living out the true spirit of Christmas
During the season of Advent, as the feast of Christmas approaches, people often talk about getting into the “spirit of Christmas.” For many, this means striving to be a little [...]