Upcoming Events

Sat, Jan 05 8:30 a - 9:30 a

This Holy Hour is held the first Saturday of each month immediately following 8 a.m. Mass for Life and Marriage at the Cathedral (360 Main Street in Winona). The Blessed Sacrament is exposed and a rosary offered. Gather in the Adoration Chapel. All are welcome.

Sat, Jan 19 8:30 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.

Fri, Jan 25 6:00 p - 6:00 a

“The only way to peace is forgiveness.” St. John Paul II

Sun, Jan 27 5:00 p - 7:00 p

Bishop Quinn will preside at the annual Prayer Service for Life this year in Fairmont, at St. John Vianney Parish, on Sunday, January 27, 2019. All are invited to come and pray for a greater respect for the dignity of all human life. The service will begin at 5:00 pm and all are welcome to a meal afterwards beginning at 6:00 pm, provided by Hope Café. St. John Vianney Parish started Hope Café almost four years ago to meet a need in the community, a free hot meal to anyone who is hungry, for Jesus said, “I was hungry and you gave me food” (Mt. 25:35). How do we define “hungry?” Besides a physical hunger, another hunger, and one which all people crave, is community. Hope Café offers hospitality to those who are lonely or find it difficult to get a good healthy meal, especially those who live alone or who may not know where their next meal is coming from. Please join those at Hope Café and their guests to share a meal together.

Sun, Feb 10 7:00 p - 7:00 p

An incredible duo will share their music and inspirational stories at St. Mary's Church. John Angotti is a singer/songwriter and devout Catholic who has performed at the Australia World Youth Conference, Carnegie Hall, and everywhere in between, speaking to all ages about his relationship with Jesus Christ. Dominican Fr. Jim Marchionda, of Chicago, is also a singer/songwriter who spreads the message of Catholicism wherever he presents. Fr. Jim will preside at both 5:10 p.m. Mass on 2/9 and 10 a.m. Mass on 2/10. The mission will take place on Sunday evening and Monday evening, with both John and Fr. Jim presenting at 7 p.m.--a unique message each night. All are welcome. Free-will offerings accepted.

Fri, Feb 15 7:00 p - 7:00 a

“The only way to peace is forgiveness.” St. John Paul II

Sat, Mar 02 8:30 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.

Fri, Mar 15 6:00 p - 7:00 p

Sat, Mar 23 8:30 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.

Fri, Mar 29 8:00 a - 8:00 a

Sat, Mar 30 8:00 a - 8:00 a

Sun, Mar 31 8:00 a - 8:00 a

Fri, Apr 12 12:00 a - 12:00 a

Fri, Apr 12 4:30 p - 4:30 p

Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary hosts a fundraising dinner every year called the Bishops and Rector Dinner. This year the Bishops and Rector Dinner is being held at the Rochester International Event Center on Friday, April 12. The dinner and program start at 5:30, with a social beforehand starting at 4:30. At the dinner Archbishop Charles J. Chaput from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will be presented the Immaculate Heart of Mary Award and will give a talk. All the proceeds from the dinner go to Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary and the seminarian formation program. This is an RSVP event only and tickets are $100 dollars each and tables seat eight people. For questions or to register for the event please contact Susan Fiser at 507-494-8844 or sfiser@catholicfsmn.org.

Fri, Apr 26 6:00 p - 9:00 p

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based religious formation program for children, beginning at the age of three. It seeks to create and facilitate a sacred, “hands-on” space for children called an atrium, in which both the children and their catechists can hear, ponder, and celebrate the most essential mysteries of the Catholic faith as revealed in the Scriptures and the Liturgy. Originally developed in Rome by Sofia Cavalletti and Gianna Gobbi fifty years ago, the Catechesis continues to spread world-wide. This course will ground the participant in the theory and praxis of CGS while also concretely preparing him/her to develop and facilitate an atrium for 3-6 year old children.

Sat, Apr 27 9:00 a - 4:00 p

The fourth Annual Man of God Men's Conference will take place at Loyola Catholic School in Mankato. Bishop Quinn would like to invite all men to attend this faith-filled event. Men can expect dynamic talks, great food, and opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Penance, participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and spend time with Jesus Christ in Eucharistic Adoration. Keynote: Fr. Paul Hoesing. A rural native of the Omaha Archdiocese, Fr. Hoesing was ordained in 2002. After serving several years as Associate Pastor with High School teaching and chaplaincy duties, he was appointed Director of Vocations in June of 2008 and elected President of the National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors in 2013. In August 2015 Archbishop Lucas released Fr. Hoesing to be the Dean of Seminarians and Director of Human Formation for Kenrick Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. He also serves as a faculty member the Institute for Priestly Formation in Omaha, Nebraska. The Man of God Conference will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Loyola Catholic High School in Mankato. $25/person.

Sat, May 11 11:00 a - 12:00 p

Living Rosary for the Unborn at 11 a.m., sponsored by Bishop Edward A. Fitzgerald Assembly 548. All are welcome. Cemetery located at 500 11th Ave NE in Rochester.

Thu, May 16 5:00 p - 7:00 p

At Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria - 130 5th St. SW in Rochester... Fr. Michael Christiana, SJ, and Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ, will be the highlighted Jesuit guests. Fr. Christiana, a Rochester native, is well-known for his ministry to incarcerated populations and is currently a campus minister at Loyola University Chicago. Fr. Rossmann is distinguished for his involvement in the creation and circulation of The Jesuit Post's "One-Minute Homily" series and as a vocations promoter for the province. 5:00 - 5:45 - Registration and networking 5:45 - 6:15 - Presentation / Q&A 6:15 - 7:00 - Continued conversation and networking These events were created to allow people with a Jesuit affiliation to build relationships, network, and enhance the Jesuit presence in various Midwest Jesuit community areas. Feel free to pass this invite on to your colleagues and friends. To assist with our event preparation, please RSVP by May 13 to let us know you are coming. To keep these events affordable, a minimum contribution of $15 is suggested. For more information, please contact Ann Greene at 773-975-6924 or agreene@jesuits.org.

Fri, May 17 7:00 a - 7:00 a

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.

Fri, Jun 07 9:00 a - 9:00 a

Friday - Saturday, June 7-8, Co-Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist and the Kahler Grand Hotel, Rochester

Mon, Jun 17 7:00 p - 8:30 p

We are pleased to announce the upcoming Inspiring Talk and Film Presentation by: Kevin Dunn International Filmmaker & Pro-life Speaker Director of Fatal Flaws: Legalizing Assisted Death, The Euthanasia Deception & The Vanier Way with Jean Vanier June 17, 2019, at 7 PM Rochester — Are assisted dying laws leading society down a dangerous path? For the past three years, award winning filmmaker Kevin Dunn has travelled to four countries to capture powerful testimonials from those most affected by ‘assisted dying’ laws: the elderly and those who live with disabilities or mental illness. Kevin’s talk, which includes scenes from his films, underscores the need for each of us to become a ‘prophet of hope’ in the lives of those around us. Kevin is currently travelling throughout the world on his “Prophets of Hope Tour”, giving two different talks: “Living, Dying and the Power of Presence” and “The Vanier Way” (featuring Jean Vanier). Talks include clips from his recent films, “Fatal Flaws: Legalizing Assisted Death”; “The Euthanasia Deception” and “The Vanier Way”. These, along with Kevin’s powerful testimony as husband and father of six make for a truly uplifting and unforgettable experience. Are you ready to become a prophet of hope? Join us on June 17, 2019 at the RCTC Heintz Center Commons, 1926 Collegeview Rd E Rochester, MN 55904. The evening is free of charge however a good will offering will be gratefully accepted. For more information contact livingdyingrochester@gmail.com

Fri, Jun 21 12:00 a - 12:00 a

Fri, Jun 28 2:00 p - 2:00 p

Deacon Matthew Wagner will be ordained a priest for the Diocese of Winona-Rochester at 2 p.m. on June 28, 2019, the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. All are welcome to join Bishop Quinn at the Ordination Mass and celebrate this occasion!

Fri, Jul 19 12:00 a - 12:00 a

Sun, Aug 11 6:30 p - 8:30 p

St. Mary's Cemetery Board of Trustees fundraising event 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Blooming Prairie Servicemen's Club. Leslie Blasing of South Padre Island, TX, will entertain with seven decades of music.

Fri, Aug 16 12:00 a - 12:00 a

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

An interactive training to experience what it is like to run Alpha Alpha is a space for people outside the church to explore faith within the context of the local church. Gather with other churches and leaders from across the region for an interactive training to develop an understanding of Alpha and how to get the most of running a course in your context.   Make the most of your Run Alpha experience by viewing the videos on our online training center before you attend. Visit the site below, click login and enter your email address. New users will be asked to create a password: run.alphausa.org/training   

Mon, Aug 26 8:30 a - 3:30 p

We invite everyone in the diocese — priests, deacons, directors of faith formation, catechists, RCIA team leaders, Catholic school teachers, youth and young adult leaders, homeschooling parents, and interested laity — to join us this Catechetical Day as we learn more about Missionary Discipleship.

Fri, Sep 06 4:00 p - 4:00 p

Three-Day Fall Festival. Friday: 4 p.m. golf tournament. Saturday: 5 p.m. all-you-can-eat chili & soup. $7 adults. $5 kids under 12. Meal followed by bingo, meat raffles and live music by Generation Gap. Sunday: 10 a.m. Mass followed by pulled pork dinner. $10 adults. $5 kids 6-12. Free under 5. Servant and New Item live auction follows dinner. Vikings game broadcast. Beer garden all weekend. Silent auction and bucket and big money raffles Saturday and Sunday. Bounce house and yard games for the kids.

Sun, Sep 08 8:00 a - 2:30 p

36th Annual Holy Trinity Festival in the Holy Trinity Community Center. 8 a.m. flea market. 10 a.m. Mass. Festival begins at 11 a.m. Chicken lunch, brats, hot dogs, pie, ice cream. Bingo 12-2 (cards 2 for $1). Country store, quilt sale. Good basket raffle and big ticket drawing at 2:05. The big ticket will be available to parishioners, at some Rollingstone locations, and at the festival on Sept. 8. All are welcome.

Sun, Sep 08 11:00 a - 1:00 p

St. Anthony Parish Fall Bazaar. Turkey & dressing dinner with trimmings (phenomenal glazed carrots!) served 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Live auction, big ticket raffle, country store and family fun.

Sun, Sep 08 11:00 a - 1:00 p

Annual Fall Chicken-Q served 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. $10 dinner includes 1/2 chicken, potato salad, beans, bun, pie, coffee/milk. Carry-outs available. Raffle tickets available for 1 p.m. drawing. Need not be present to win.

Sun, Sep 08 11:00 a - 2:00 p

Fall Festival 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Serving bbq chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, beans, coleslaw, rolls, homemade pie, coffe, milk. $10 quarter chicken. $12 half chicken. Kids 10 & under $5. Silent auction, bucket raffle, bake sale, farmers' market, kids' games.

Fri, Sep 13 7:00 p - 7:00 p

"Building the Domestic Church" Family Retreat starts at 7 p.m. Friday and ends at 1 p.m. Sunday. Presentations for parents and for children, Mass, food, games, crafts. $85 per adult or child aged 16+. $50 for first child 15 or younger, and $25 for each additional child. Kids 5 & younger are free. Price includes lodging and meals. Register by 9/7. Space is limited. RSVP to Katie 507-794-7727 or catherine.rockers@gmail.com. More info: www.schoenstattmn.com

Sat, Sep 14 10:00 a - 11:00 a

Prayer Vigil 10-11 a.m., with Bishop Quinn presiding. Part of the 7th Annual National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children. Winona vigil info: Annie Casselman 507-501-8503. Other locations: AbortionMemorials.com

Sun, Sep 15 9:00 a - 5:00 p

Fall festival 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in auditorium and school grounds. Mini donuts, chicken dinners, farm store, general and specialty auctions, bingo, bounce house, minnow races, kids' games, tootsie roll booth, raffles, prizes and more. All proceeds benefit the school. Info: 651-565-4446.

Sun, Sep 15 10:00 a - 1:00 p

Fall Festival 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Starts with Polka Mass at 10, featuring Litomyslaneous Polka Band. Pit bbq chicken dinner served 11-1. Big ticket and arm's length raffles, bake sale, farmer's market, apple bake-off, kids' games, music, used-a-little sale. All proceeds to youth education.

Sun, Sep 15 11:00 a - 1:30 p

Fall Bazaar. Ham & turkey dinner served 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. $12 adults. $5 kids 5-10. $1 4 & younger. Bingo, raffle, country store and kids' games.

Sun, Sep 15 11:00 a - 1:00 p

Tri-Parish Fall Festival with beef meal and homemade desserts 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at St. Leo's Hall.

Sun, Sep 15 2:00 p - 4:00 p

The Most Reverend John M. Quinn, Bishop of Winona-Rochester, in recognition and gratitude of your years of marriage, requests the honor of your presence at the Diocesan Marriage Anniversary Mass: Sunday, September 15, 2019. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will take place at two o’clock in the afternoon at Pax Christi Church, 18th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901, followed by a Light Reception with the Bishop including the presentation of Anniversary Certificates. Family and friends are encouraged to attend!

Tue, Sep 17 4:30 p - 7:30 p

4:30 - 7:30 p.m. open house to honor to Bob Tereba for his years of leadership of Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota. Gifts made to Catholic Charities in Bob's honor will help continue his life-changing work. The barn is located at 3345 Mayowood Rd SW in Rochester.

Fri, Sep 20 12:00 a - 12:00 a

Sat, Sep 21 7:00 p - 7:00 p

Three-Day Parish Mission with Fr. Cedric Pisegna. All are invited to these evening sessions Sunday-Tuesday at 7 p.m. This mission will take you deeper into the Paschal Mystery and help you to "Live With Passion!" A variety of Fr. Cedric's talks appear at: www.frcedric.org.

Sun, Sep 22 11:30 a - 2:30 p

Annual Fall Festival 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in the parking lot and auditorium. Great food including hot beef commercials. Large silent auction, multiple raffles, free kids' games, hay ride and more! All welcome to this family event! 423 W 7th Street.

Sun, Sep 22 4:30 p - 4:30 p

St. Thomas More Newman Center at Minnesota State University fundraising gala 4:30 p.m. at the Civic Center, featuring Mark Bartek, FOCUS area director. $800 for a table of eight, or $100 per individual ticket. Proceeds support the Newman Center. Seating limited. Register by Sept. 5 at catholicmavs.org/gala, or by calling 507-387-4154 or emailing anna.weidner@mnsu.edu

Fri, Sep 27 7:00 p - 7:00 p

EVERYONE IS FIGHTING AN INVISIBLE BATTLE: •negative thoughts, secret sins and unhealthy relationships •destructive habits, idols and false identities •resentments and bitter wounds that never seem to heal What if you could reach out and touch God’s love, and never be the same? UNBOUND MINISTRY RELEASES THE POWER OF JESUS INTO WOUNDED HEARTS. The Unbound: Freedom in Christ Conference will empower you to break the powerful chains in your life, so that you can walk in the fullness of freedom. “Unbound has changed my life and has drawn me close to the heart of the Father!” –Julianne from Michiga

Sat, Sep 28 9:00 a - 6:15 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, Sep 28 9:00 a - 9:00 a

6th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk/Run 2019 and Pancake Breakfast begins at 9 a.m. Registration at 8:30. Free-will donations benefit Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Info: svdp-rochmn.org/fop-walk-2019 or martycormack@svdp-rochmn.org.

Sat, Sep 28 9:00 a - 1:00 p

Annual SHCC Auxiliary Craft/Bake Sale 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Raffle includes handmade quilt and HP laptop computer. Lunch available. Gifts for family & friends.

Sun, Sep 29 11:00 a - 1:00 p

Buffet-style turkey dinner served 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. $11 adults. $5 kids 6-10. Preschool free. Take-outs available. Raffle tickets $1 each. Silent auction, bake sale, quilt raffle, bingo, kids' games. All dinner tickets sold at the door. 20 2nd St. NE in Dodge Center.

Sun, Sep 29 4:00 p - 7:00 p

Annual turkey dinner with trimmings and homemade pie, served family-style 4-7 p.m. Includes raffle and silent auction.

Sat, Nov 02 9:00 a - 6:00 p

Main Speaker: Leah Jacobson - Founder of the Guiding Star Project, a national chain of wholistic, life-affirming health centers for women. Worship Leader: Jessy Kaufman Speakers on Pregnancy & Infant Loss: Heidi Indahl & Allison Hesse Emcee: Theresa Martin

Tue, Nov 05 4:30 p - 7:00 p

Annual Soup & Pie 4:30-7 p.m. Chili, chicken noodle, ham & bean, and a variety of homemade pies. Free-will donations accepted.

Sat, Nov 09 9:00 a - 2:00 p

11th Annual Fall Expo 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 30+ arts & crafts and home-based businesses. Cash & carry items from most vendors. Pampered Chef, Avon, Watkins, Scentsy, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware, Monat, Paparazzi, Thirty One, Usborne Books, LuLaRoe, decorative & functional home items, holiday decorations, skin care & cosmetics, baskets, appliqued towels & aprons, candles, purses, toys and more. Baked goods, beverages and lunch available. First 50 customers at 9 a.m. and first 50 at noon will receive a gift bag. 202 4th St. NW in Bryon.

Sun, Nov 10 12:00 a - 12:00 a

Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services

Thu, Nov 14 11:00 a - 12:00 p

Helping parents, young adults and youth break free from the onslaught of pornography

Fri, Nov 15 12:00 a - 12:00 a

Sun, Nov 24 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 12:00 a - 1:00 a

The Catholic University of America, located in Washington, D.C., is the national university of the Catholic Church. Founded in 1887, CUA offers students an excellent education in a faith-filled atmosphere that is grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition. The Collection for The Catholic University of America underwrites scholarships to assist financially deserving students in completing their education at CUA in over 50 disciplines.

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 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.

Sun, Jan 26 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 26 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 15 9:00 a - 6:00 p

Wed, Feb 26 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 26 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.

Sat, Mar 07 8:30 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, Mar 22 12:00 a - 12:00 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 28 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.

Fri, Apr 10 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.â??

Sat, Apr 18 8:30 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, May 10 12:00 a - 1:00 a

Catholic Charities Collection - Mothers Day

Sat, May 16 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, Jun 28 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.

Sun, Aug 30 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.

Sun, Aug 30 12:00 a - 12:00 a

Catholic Home Missions: Launched in 1998, the Appeal strengthens the Catholic Church in the United States and its territories in 87 Latin and Eastern Catholic dioceses. The Subcommittee on the "Catholic Home Missions" funds a wide range of pastoral services, including evangelization, religious education, and the maintenance of mission parishes, the training of seminarians and lay ministers, and ministry with ethnic groups.