Upcoming Events

Sat, Jan 20 9:00 a - 3:00 p

Full Group Session

Sun, Jan 21 10:00 a - 11:00 a

Sat, Jan 27 9:00 a - 6:00 p

On the threshold of his public life, Jesus performs his first sign - at his mother's request - during a wedding feast. (John 2, 1-11) The Church attaches great importance to Jesus' presence at the wedding at Cana. She sees in it the confirmation of the goodness of marriage and the proclamation that thenceforth marriage will be an efficacious sign of Christ's presence. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1613) Pre-Cana is an opportunity for engaged couples to prepare for the Sacrament of Matrimony. They will learn about the beauty of Marriage as a sacrament and about how they can be an efficacious sign of Christ's presence to each other, to their future children and to those around them.

Sun, Jan 28 12:00 a - 1:00 a

The Collection for the Church in Latin America supports pastoral programs as awarded by the Subcommittee on the Church in Latin America throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Projects include the work of evangelization, formation of laity, religious and seminarians, as well as youth ministry and catechesis. Funding is limited to programmatic expenses and excludes building construction except in cases of emergency.

Sun, Jan 28 12:00 a - 1:00 a

The essential mission of the CCC is to contribute to the process of evangelization by fostering activities in relation to television, radio, internet, and other media, and through special projects of the Catholic press. An annual collection is taken up in the dioceses, which remit 50% of the funds collected to the National Office. From these funds, grants are made by the USCCB Subcommittee on the Catholic Communication Campaign. The remaining portion of the collection is retained by the dioceses for use in local communication projects.

Sat, Feb 03 9:00 a - 3:00 p

Session VI Western Location. Participants may attend this Session VI or Session VI at eastern location: St. Pius X Church in Rochester on February 10, 2024.

Sat, Feb 10 9:00 a - 3:00 p

Session VI Eastern Location. Participants may attend this Session VI or Session VI at western location: St. John Vianney Church in Fairmont, on February 3, 2024.

Wed, Feb 14 12:00 a - 1:00 a

Ash Wednesday: This collection provides aid by the Subcommittee on Aid to the Church in Central and Eastern Europe through bishopsâ?? conferences of Central and Eastern Europe and the ex-Soviet Union to meet the needs of rebuilding the Church. It focuses on training seminarians and lay leaders, supporting social service programs, youth ministry, pastoral and catechetical centers, schools, church construction and renovation, and evangelization through Catholic media.

Wed, Feb 14 12:00 a - 1:00 a

We are motivated by the example of Jesus Christ to assist poor and suffering people in 93 countries on the basis of need, without regard to race, religion or nationality. Through CRS Rice Bowl, we hear stories from our brothers and sisters in need worldwide, and devote our Lenten prayers, fasting and gifts to change the lives of the poor.

Fri, Feb 23 6:00 p - 8:00 p

$95/couple $150/ couple (with overnight accommodation) Includes Friday evening refreshments, Saturday breakfast and lunch

Sat, Feb 24 9:00 a - 3:00 p

Session VII Western Location. Participants may attend this Session VII or Session VII at eastern location: St. Pius X Church in Rochester on March 2, 2024

Sat, Feb 24 9:00 a - 5:00 p

An event for post-confirmation high school students.

Sat, Mar 02 8:15 a - 5:45 p

On the threshold of his public life, Jesus performs his first sign - at his mother's request - during a wedding feast. (John 2, 1-11) The Church attaches great importance to Jesus' presence at the wedding at Cana. She sees in it the confirmation of the goodness of marriage and the proclamation that thenceforth marriage will be an efficacious sign of Christ's presence. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1613) Pre-Cana is an opportunity for engaged couples to prepare for the Sacrament of Matrimony. They will learn about the beauty of Marriage as a sacrament and about how they can be an efficacious sign of Christ's presence to each other, to their future children and to those around them.

Sat, Mar 02 9:00 a - 3:00 p

Session VII Eastern Location. Participants may attend this Session VII or Session VII at western location: St. John Vianney Church in Fairmont, on February 24, 2024.

Sun, Mar 10 12:00 a - 1:00 p

This collection provides funding for Catholic Relief Services, the USCCB Offices of International Justice and Peace, Migration and Refugee Services, and Pastoral Care for Migrants and Refugees, relief work of the Holy Father, and the Catholic Legal Immigration Network.

Sat, Mar 16 9:00 a - 3:00 p

Session VIII Western Location. Participants may attend this Session VIII or Session VIII at eastern location: St. Pius X Church in Rochester on March 23, 2024.

Sat, Mar 23 9:00 a - 3:00 p

Session VIII Eastern Location. Participants may attend this Session VIII or Session VIII at western location: St. John Vianney Church in Fairmont, on March 16, 2024.

Mon, Mar 25 2:00 p - 3:00 p

Fri, Mar 29 12:00 a - 1:00 a

The Collection for the Holy Land, in the words of Paul VI is "not only for the Holy Places but above all for those pastoral, charitable, educational, and social works which the Church supports in the Holy Land for the welfare of their Christian brethren and of the local communities.”

Sat, Apr 13 9:00 a - 3:00 p

Session IX Western Location. Participants may attend this Session IX or Session IX at eastern location: St. Pius X Church in Rochester on April 20, 2024.

Sat, Apr 13 9:00 a - 5:00 p

A day for young women discerning a vocation to religious life.

Sat, Apr 20 9:00 a - 3:00 p

Session IX Eastern Location. Participants may attend this Session IX or Session IX at western location: St. John Vianney Church in Fairmont, on April 13, 2024.

Fri, May 03 6:00 p - 9:00 p

Friday evening - Saturday afternoon - Full Group Session. Exact start and end time may change as details are planned out. Thank you for your patience.

Sat, May 04 9:00 a - 3:00 p

Friday evening - Saturday afternoon - Full Group Session. Exact start and end time may change as details are planned out. Thank you for your patience.

Sun, May 12 12:00 a - 1:00 a

Catholic Charities Collection - Mothers Day

Sat, May 18 9:00 a - 6:00 p

On the threshold of his public life, Jesus performs his first sign - at his mother's request - during a wedding feast. (John 2, 1-11) The Church attaches great importance to Jesus' presence at the wedding at Cana. She sees in it the confirmation of the goodness of marriage and the proclamation that thenceforth marriage will be an efficacious sign of Christ's presence. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1613) Pre-Cana is an opportunity for engaged couples to prepare for the Sacrament of Matrimony. They will learn about the beauty of Marriage as a sacrament and about how they can be an efficacious sign of Christ's presence to each other, to their future children and to those around them.

Sat, May 25 10:00 a - 11:00 a

Sun, Jun 02 12:15 p - 4:30 p

Bishop Barron is inviting the whole Diocese to the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester for a special celebration on the Feast of Corpus Christi to celebrate the end of the Parish Year and launch into the Year of Mission. Mass will be bookended with Eucharistic Processions through the streets of Downtown Rochester from the Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist to the Civic Center before Mass, and from the Civic Center to St. Francis of Assisi following Mass. RSVPs are appreciated but not required.

Sat, Jun 08 10:00 a - 11:00 a

Tue, Jun 18 9:00 a - 10:00 a

Ministry Days is the largest gathering of Catholic leaders (clergy, lay staff, and volunteers) in the Diocese of Winona-Rochester. Together we will grow in relationship with each other and the Lord through prayer, keynotes, specialized workshops, dialogue and conversation. This year’s focus will be on the third year of the Eucharistic Revival: The Year of Mission, we’ll look at how each one of us has a role to play in sharing the Gospel. Our theme comes from the Gospel of Matthew 5:13, "You are the salt of the earth."

Sun, Jun 30 12:00 a - 1:00 a

The Peter's Pence Collection enables the Holy Father to respond with emergency financial assistance to requests to aid the neediest throughout the world. Those who suffer as a result of war, oppression, and natural disasters. It likewise provides the faithful with a tangible opportunity to not only empower the weak, defenseless, and voiceless, but also sustain those who suffer.

Fri, Aug 09 7:10 p - 10:10 p

Show your support for the Twins and Bishop Robert Barron of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester by joining us at Target Field on Friday, August 9th as the Twins face the Cleveland Guardians at 7:10 p.m. Make sure to arrive early to cheer on Bishop Barron as he takes the mound to throw the honorary first pitch!

Sun, Aug 18 9:00 a - 4:00 p

Sun, Aug 25 12:00 a - 12:00 a

Black and Native American: Mandated by the III Plenary Council in 1884, this National Collection for Black and Indian people continues as the embodiment of the Church's concern for evangelizing the Black and Indian peoples of the United States. The funds are distributed as grants to dioceses throughout the United States, supporting and strengthening evangelization programs which otherwise would cease. The Collection was formerly known as The Black and Indian Home Mission Collection. The name has been changed to accommodate the new Catholic Home Mission Collection.

Sat, Oct 12 9:00 a - 6:00 p

On the threshold of his public life, Jesus performs his first sign - at his mother's request - during a wedding feast. (John 2, 1-11) The Church attaches great importance to Jesus' presence at the wedding at Cana. She sees in it the confirmation of the goodness of marriage and the proclamation that thenceforth marriage will be an efficacious sign of Christ's presence. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1613) Pre-Cana is an opportunity for engaged couples to prepare for the Sacrament of Matrimony. They will learn about the beauty of Marriage as a sacrament and about how they can be an efficacious sign of Christ's presence to each other, to their future children and to those around them.

Sun, Oct 20 12:00 a - 12:00 a

In 1926 Pope Pius XI instituted Mission Sunday for the whole Church with the first worldwide Mission Sunday collection taking place in October 1927. The Mission Sunday collection is always taken on the next to last Sunday during the month of October. That day is celebrated in all the local Churches as the feast of catholicity and universal solidarity so Christians the world over will recognize their common responsibility with regard to the evangelization of the world.

Sun, Nov 17 12:00 a - 1:00 a

The Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development addresses the root causes of poverty in America through promotion and support of community-controlled, self-help organizations and transformative education. Grants are awarded by the Subcommittee on the Catholic Campaign for Human Development with the approval of local bishops.

Sun, Dec 08 8:30 a - 9:30 a

The Retirement Fund for Religious (RFR) provides funding to any religious institute in the U.S. that is listed in the religious institute section of the OCD with an identifying OCD number, and that has an unfunded past service liability. It distributes direct care, planning and implementation assistance from the fund to religious institutes based on a formula and criteria approved by the conferences of major superiors and bishops. Annual appeal begun in 1988 and approved through 2017.

Sat, Jan 25 9:00 a - 6:00 p

On the threshold of his public life, Jesus performs his first sign - at his mother's request - during a wedding feast. (John 2, 1-11) The Church attaches great importance to Jesus' presence at the wedding at Cana. She sees in it the confirmation of the goodness of marriage and the proclamation that thenceforth marriage will be an efficacious sign of Christ's presence. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1613) Pre-Cana is an opportunity for engaged couples to prepare for the Sacrament of Matrimony. They will learn about the beauty of Marriage as a sacrament and about how they can be an efficacious sign of Christ's presence to each other, to their future children and to those around them.

Sat, Mar 01 8:15 a - 5:45 p

On the threshold of his public life, Jesus performs his first sign - at his mother's request - during a wedding feast. (John 2, 1-11) The Church attaches great importance to Jesus' presence at the wedding at Cana. She sees in it the confirmation of the goodness of marriage and the proclamation that thenceforth marriage will be an efficacious sign of Christ's presence. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1613) Pre-Cana is an opportunity for engaged couples to prepare for the Sacrament of Matrimony. They will learn about the beauty of Marriage as a sacrament and about how they can be an efficacious sign of Christ's presence to each other, to their future children and to those around them.

Sat, May 31 9:00 a - 6:00 p

On the threshold of his public life, Jesus performs his first sign - at his mother's request - during a wedding feast. (John 2, 1-11) The Church attaches great importance to Jesus' presence at the wedding at Cana. She sees in it the confirmation of the goodness of marriage and the proclamation that thenceforth marriage will be an efficacious sign of Christ's presence. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1613) Pre-Cana is an opportunity for engaged couples to prepare for the Sacrament of Matrimony. They will learn about the beauty of Marriage as a sacrament and about how they can be an efficacious sign of Christ's presence to each other, to their future children and to those around them.

Sun, Nov 09 12:00 a - 12:00 a

Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services