Upcoming Events

Sun, Jan 22 10:00 a - 11:00 a

The Annual Mass for Life will be celebrated by Bishop Robert Barron at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Owatonna. Please come join us and pray for the recognition of the dignity of all human life!

Sat, Jan 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.

Tue, Feb 28 10:00 a - 2:30 p

United for Life is a pro-life advocacy day at the Minnesota State Capitol on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, bringing together pro-life Minnesotans and pro-life organizations and church bodies from across the state. Our goal is to care for women, children, and families by inspiring legislators to fight for the fundamental rights of all human beings, from conception to natural death. Join us for United for Life. United, we fight for justice--for mothers, for children, and for families. See you on February 28th! Please register in order to be guaranteed a t-shirt and legislator meetings.

Sat, Mar 04 8:15 a - 5:45 p

Registration is now closed, please look at our other offerings. 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.

Mon, Mar 06 6:00 p - 8:00 p

As part of the diocesan year of the National Eucharistic Revival, a “True Presence Night” will be held at the Church of the Resurrection in Rochester on Monday evening, March 6th, from 6:00-8:00 pm. This is a one-night program, led by The Vigil Project, to draw the community into a Lenten encounter with the living God through a time of reflection and Eucharistic Adoration. (The Vigil Project is a community of artists who come together “to make music for the Catholic journey and to invite the Church into prayer through song.”) The evening is part of Resurrection Parish’s REVIVE Lenten Mission, and will also feature a reflection on the Eucharist by Robert Feduccia, a nationally known Catholic speaker, retreat leader, and writer. There is no charge to participate, and no registration is required. For more information, please contact Todd Graff at the Diocese (tgraff@dowr.org / 507-858-1270), or Michelle Perrier at the Church of the Resurrection (choirdirector@rescathroch.org / 507-288-5528, ext. 202).

Sat, Apr 01 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 27 10:00 a - 12:00 p

Sat, Jun 10 9:00 a - 5:30 p

On Saturday, June 10, the people of the southern Minnesota Diocese of Winona-Rochester will gather for a day-long celebration of Christ made present to us in the Eucharist. Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime event.

Sat, Jun 24 8:30 a - 5:00 p

Registration is now closed for this Pre-Cana. 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, Aug 27 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.

Sat, Sep 09 10:00 a - 12:00 p

The Diocese of Winona-Rochester, in recognition and gratitude of your years of marriage, requests the honor of your presence at the Diocesan Marriage Anniversary Mass: Saturday, September 9, 2023. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, presided by Bishop Robert Barron, will take place at ten o’clock in the morning at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 100 Park Street N, Minnesota Lake, MN 56068, followed by a Light Reception including the presentation of Anniversary Certificates. Family and friends are encouraged to attend! Click View Details to Register!

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

Full Group Session. See Lay Formation web page for more information.

Thu, Sep 21 8:30 a - 1:00 p

Annual Cemetery Trustee Training

Sat, Sep 30 9:00 a - 3:00 p

Session II Western Location. Participants may attend this Session II or Session II at eastern location: St. Pius X Church in Rochester on October 7, 2023.

Wed, Oct 04 10:00 a - 12:00 p

Thu, Oct 05 12:30 p - 4:30 p

Sat, Oct 07 9:00 a - 3:00 p

Session II Eastern Location. Participants may attend this Session II or Session II at western location: St. John Vianney Church in Fairmont, on September 30, 2023.

Sat, Oct 14 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, Oct 21 9:00 a - 3:00 p

Session III Western Location. Participants may attend this Session III or Session III at eastern location: St. Pius X Church in Rochester on October 28, 2023.

Sat, Oct 28 9:00 a - 3:00 p

Session III Eastern Location. Participants may attend this Session III or Session III at western location: St. John Vianney Church in Fairmont, on October 21, 2023.

Sat, Nov 11 9:00 a - 3:00 p

Session IV Western Location. Participants may attend this Session IV or Session IV at eastern location: St. Pius X Church in Rochester on November 18, 2023.

Sat, Nov 11 9:00 a - 5:00 p

Sat, Nov 18 9:00 a - 3:00 p

Session IV Eastern Location. Participants may attend this Session IV or Session IV at western location: St. John Vianney Church in Fairmont, on November 11, 2023.

Wed, Nov 29 12:10 p - 1:10 p

All are welcome and encouraged to attend the Mass for the Deceased Clergy on Wednesday, November 29 at 12:10pm at the Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. Bishop Robert Barron will be celebrating the Mass with Clergy from across the diocese in attendance. The Mass will be available to livestream online via the Co-Cathedral's Facebook page and YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@cocathedralofstjohns

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 7:00 p - 9:00 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, 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services