Office of Life, Marriage & Family

The Office of Life, Marriage & Family promotes the Dignity of the Human Person as made in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1, 27).

Pope Francis calls for a year of St. Joseph: December 8, 2020 - December 8, 2021

The Annual Marriage Anniversary Mass will take place in Mankato this year on September 19.  Click here to learn more!

 

St. Joseph Summit - Online Pilgrimage to the Heart of Saint Joseph - September 30 - October 3, 2021

 

 

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Respect Life

• USCCB: Pro-Life Activities
• Respect Life: Project Rachel – There is hope
• Respect Life: What is Roe v. Wade?
• Respect Life: March for Life
• End of Life Issues: The National Catholic Bioethics Center
• End of Life Issues: Now and at the Hour of our Death
• End of Life Issues: US Bishop’s Statement on Physician Assisted Suicide
• End of Life Issues: MN Bishops’ Statement on Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatments
• Catholic Medical Association
• Pray For Life

Think you might be pregnant? Confused, scared or overwhelmed? Need help? Visit OptionLine.org, call 800-712-HELP or text HELPLINE to 313131 to get free, confidential help in English or Spanish. They can also connect you with the local assistance you need. Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota, 800-222-5859

Marriage

• Marriage Preparation
• Marriage Enrichment
• Miscarriage Resources
• Men’s Ministries
• Natural Family Planning
• Pregnancy, Parenting and Adoptions
• Infertility Assistance


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Divorce Ministry

• Beginning Experience
• Divorced Catholics
• Catholic Divorce Ministry

Courage/EnCourage

• Courage: Ministry to persons with same-sex attractions
• EnCourage: ministry within Courage dedicated to the spiritual needs of parents, siblings, children and other relatives and friends of persons who have same-sex attractions

Religious Liberty

• Religious Liberty: Defend Religious Liberty
• Religious Liberty: From the United States Bishops
• Religious Liberty: Faithful Citizenship in Minnesota – Minnesota Catholic Advocacy Network