By Bishop Patrick Neary, September 7, 2026
Happy Feast of St. Cloud, the namesake of our local diocese! This celebration has the rank of “solemnity” for parishes within the city of St. Cloud. Elsewhere in the Diocese of St. Cloud, it is celebrated as a feast.
What does it truly mean to live out our baptismal identity as priests, prophets, and kings? In this inspiring message, Bishop Patrick Neary — Bishop of the Diocese of St. Cloud and recently appointed chairman of the Catholic Relief Services board of directors— reflects on today’s feast. St. Cloud was a patron whose life turned traditional power on its head. By renouncing earthly status and choosing a path of prayer, humility, and peace, St. Cloud models how true kingship is found in serving Christ rather than seeking worldly authority.
Join us as we reflect on how small, everyday acts of service and forgiveness can reshape our lives and heal the world around us.
✨ In This Video: The Call of Baptism: Understanding our shared identity as priest, prophet, and king. Servant Leadership: How Saint Cloud traded worldly power for peace and holiness. Practical Sanctity: Simple ways to allow God’s grace to transform your daily interactions.
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