“Humility is a word that comes to mind when I look at all the people and figures that we are honoring in the Diocese of St. Cloud in this new year of 2024,” writes Bishop Neary.

“Humildad es una palabra que me viene a la mente cuando miro a todas las personas y figuras que honramos en la Diócesis de St. Cloud en este nuevo año 2024”, escribe el obispo Neary.

Aiming to inspire, educate and unite the faithful, Bishop Patrick Neary, C.S.C., was moved by the Holy Spirit to write his very first pastoral letter.

Al acercarse la Navidad, damos gracias porque el Verbo se hizo carne y eligió levantar su tienda entre nosotros los seres humanos. El regalo más grande que jamás hayamos recibido, Jesucristo, habita dentro de nosotros y viene a nosotros en cada Misa.

As Christmas approaches, we give thanks that the Word became flesh and chose to pitch his tent among us human beings. The greatest gift we have ever received, Jesus Christ, dwells within us and comes to us at every Mass.

Noviembre es un mes especial para nosotros como católicos romanos pero también para los estadounidenses, ya que celebramos la Conciencia Vocacional Nacional dedicada a promover las vocaciones al sacerdocio, al diaconado y a los consagrados.

November is a special month for us as Roman Catholics but also Americans as we celebrate National Vocational Awareness Month, World Day of the Poor and Thanksgiving.

In an Oct. 19 statement, St. Cloud Bishop Patrick Neary, C.S.C., joined Pope Francis’ call for a day of prayer for peace on Oct. 27.