Upcoming Events

Sun, Jan 17 7:00 a - 8:15 a

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Sun, Jan 24 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 24 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.

Wed, Jan 27 9:00 a - 10:30 a

Wed, Jan 27 11:30 a - 12:30 p

Sun, Feb 07 12:01 a - 12:01 p

Safe Haven Sunday is raising awareness throughout dioceses and parishes in the United States regarding the negative impacts of pornography on individuals, marriages, families and society.

Wed, Feb 17 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 17 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.

Sun, Feb 21 3:00 p - 4:30 p

This Rite is a significant moment in the journey of faith for our catechumens and candidates. It is also an inspiring moment for all of us as we seek daily conversion from our sins and re-commitment to our vocation to holiness. We invite all the faithful of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester to join Bishop Quinn livestream as we celebrate this momentous step for those seeking to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil.

Sat, Feb 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.

Sat, Mar 06 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.

Sun, Mar 14 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.

Fri, Apr 02 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.”

Thu, Apr 15 10:00 a - 4:20 p

Catholics at the Capitol, a day of prayer, education, and advocacy is coming up on April 15th. This event, hosted by the Minnesota Catholic Conference is now only being offered virtually. The day includes an incredible lineup of speakers, and in the afternoon, Benediction at the Capitol and time to pray for our state and our elected leaders. You'll then meet virtually with legislators the next day as an advocate for life and dignity. Go to CatholicsAtTheCapitol.org for more information.

Sat, Apr 17 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.

Tue, Apr 20 9:00 a - 11:00 a

“Creating a Parish Culture for Mission”, with Deacon Keith Strohm, the founder and director of M3 Ministries and a permanent deacon serving the Archdiocese of Chicago. Deacon Keith has been working to help renew parishes across the United States by refocusing on the fuel of adult intentional discipleship, and especially tackling the challenge of "parish culture" -- what if you know there needs to be a shift toward mission, but no one else does? He is also the author of “Ablaze: Five Essential Paradigms Shifts for Parish Renewal”, “Jesus: The Story You Thought You Knew”, and “The 10 Biggest Lies of the Enemy and How to Combat Them”. We are honored to have him speak to us and offer constructive tools and conversation on this necessary topic!

Sun, May 09 12:00 a - 1:00 a

Catholic Charities Collection - Mothers Day

Mon, May 17 6:00 p - 7:00 p

St. John Vianney Parish welcomes you to a teaching and exposition of over 150 Sacred Relics. Among the treasures will be relics of St. Joseph, St. Maria Goretti, St. Thérèse of Lisieux (the “Little Flower”), St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua, St. John Vianney, and St. Faustina Kowalska. In addition, there will also be present a piece of a veil which belonged to Our Lady and one of the largest remaining pieces of the True Cross in the world. Presented by Fr. Carlos Martins of the Companions of the Cross. The church is located at 901 S Prairie Avenue in Fairmont. See www.treasuresofthechurch.com for more information.

Tue, May 18 6:30 p - 7:30 p

St. Augustine's Parish welcomes you to a teaching and exposition of over 150 Sacred Relics. Among the treasures will be relics of St. Joseph, St. Maria Goretti, St. Thérèse of Lisieux (the “Little Flower”), St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua, St. John Vianney, and St. Faustina Kowalska.

Fri, Jun 18 4:48 a - 5:48 a

Wed, Jun 23 9:00 a - 9:00 a

June 23rd and 24th 9am - 12pm each day (via Zoom). led by St. Paul Evangelization Institute

Thu, Jun 24 9:00 a - 9:00 a

June 23rd and 24th 9am - 12pm each day (via Zoom). led by St. Paul Evangelization Institute

Sun, Jun 27 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 13 7:00 p - 7:00 a

Summer Retreat for those who want to grow in Christ and share Christ

Thu, Aug 26 9:00 a - 10:00 a

Our diocese will be holding back-to-back diocesan “Ministry Day” (on Thursday, August 26th) / “Catechetical Day” (on Friday, August 27th) gatherings. The days are being planned as “hybrid” (i.e., in person and livestream) events, and the focus will be on, “Building a Culture of Discipleship” – in both a “ministerial context” (on Thursday) and a “catechetical context” (on Friday). Deacon Keith Strohm of M3 Ministries will lead these sessions. Thursday’s Ministry Day sessions will explore: • “The Non-Negotiable Shift – Embracing Missionary Values for Cultural Change” • “The Power of the Gospel in Parish Transformation”. Friday’s Catechetical Day sessions will explore: • “Outposts of the Kingdom – Catholic Education and the Transformation of the World” • “Living in the Freedom of Christ – Discipleship as a Foundation for Catholic Education”. People are welcome to attend one or both days. For questions, please contact, Susan Windley-Daoust (swindley@dowr.org), Todd Graff (tgraff@dowr.org), or Marsha Stenzel (mstenzel@dowr.org) at the diocese.

Sun, Aug 29 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 29 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.

Sun, Sep 19 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 19, 2021. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will take place at two o’clock in the afternoon at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 632 S Broad St, Mankato, MN 56001, followed by a Light Reception with the Bishop including the presentation of Anniversary Certificates. Family and friends are encouraged to attend! Registration coming soon!

Sat, Oct 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, Oct 24 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 21 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 12 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 12 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 29 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 05 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, Apr 09 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, Jun 18 12:00 p - 1:00 p

Trip Includes Flights from anywhere in the United States and flights between countries as per your itinerary. (all necessary flights on your trip are included) Daily Mass will be scheduled. World Meeting of families Registration. Airport Taxes, Security Fees & Fuel Surcharges Saving you an average of $400-$600! Transfers as per itinerary. 4 or 5 star hotels in downtown areas. Transportation with luxury bus. All breakfasts and most Dinners. All tips to driver, hotel, and tour guide. If you feel that the tour guide did a great job, offering them extra tips is greatly appreciated. Guided Tours and Tour Fees ~ Our tour guides are very caring, licensed, and well educated. Many of our guides have their PhD's. Luggage handling (1 suitcase and 1 carry-on per person) Single Supplement (as long as the passengers is willing to room with someone and allows us to provide them with a roommate. If the passenger wants a guaranteed room to of their own, then they have to pay the $1,200.00 single supplement) Remember: Our trips are not more expensive during high season ~ Passengers will never be expected to pay extra for anything while on the trip.

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

Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services