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Apr 1

Spring Course: Radical Discipleship and Catholic Community

Monday, April 1st - Thursday, May 30th

What does Catholic social teaching look like embodied in daily life? This free, 10-week course taught by Colin Miller Ph.D., director of the Center for Catholic Social Thought, seeks to offer a compelling vision of a Church deeply engaged with the liturgy, each other, our communities, and the poor. Continue reading

Apr 5

Cor Jesu

Friday, April 5th

Eucharistic Adoration, confession, praise and worship music and fellowship with young adults, college-age and older. Join us to adore the heart of Jesus! Continue reading

Apr 5

Spring Wine Social – An Evening of Celebration and Story

Friday, April 5th

Celebrate with St. Lawrence Newman Center as we hear the unfolding story of what God is doing in Dinkytown, at the University of Minnesota, and beyond. Be captivated by the stories shared by students, campus ministry leaders and the Pastor and Director, Father Jake Anderson. Continue reading

Apr 6

Labyrinth Grief Retreat

Saturday, April 6th

Please join this “grief walk” on the sacred path of the labyrinth. This mini grief retreat will be held in our Mausoleum Chapel and will feature an indoor canvas labyrinth and more. Continue reading

Apr 10

2024 Catholic Thought and Culture Lecture – “Lending Our Minds Out”

Wednesday, April 10th

In this lecture, Dr. Ray MacKenzie, professor of English, will draw upon St. Augustine’s analysis of the three modes of vision, and the works of other thinkers in the Catholic tradition, to show how authors as diverse as Dostoevsky and Dante, Flaubert and Flannery O’Connor can help us refresh, renew, and deepen our response to the world around us. Continue reading

Apr 13

Joyful & Alive Conversation

Saturday, April 13th

Do you wonder how to listen for God’s invitation(s) in your life? Are you curious about religious life? Single women ages 18-45 are invited to bring their questions to a casual, online conversation with School Sisters of Notre Dame. Continue reading

Apr 13

Fire on the Hill

Saturday, April 13th

On the second Saturday of each month, the 5:15 p.m. Saturday evening Mass will be followed by a time of praise and worship. Prayer ministry will also be included for healing and prophetic encouragement.   Continue reading

Apr 13

Awaken: Women’s Retreat

Saturday, April 13th

Calling all women, ages 22-102! You are invited to reflect on God’s specific call in our lives as women. Featured speakers are Annie Grandell and Sister Amelia, O.P. Continue reading

Apr 13

Walking Together Toward Racial Truth & Healing: An Experience of Restorative Justice

Saturday, April 13th

Catholic Racial Justice Coalition is hosting this archdiocesan-wide morning of prayer, story-sharing, listening and restorative practices. This gathering is open to the public including Archdiocesan leadership, parishioners, and the larger Catholic community as we work to convert hearts, promote healing, and inspire transformative racial justice action by providing sacred space for stories of racial harm and healing. Continue reading

Apr 13

Hearts United: Marriage Empowerment Workshop

Saturday, April 13th

You’re invited to a special morning out with your spouse to renew your commitment to each other. This workshop will help you both rediscover the joy of being together, recommit to your shared goals and reignite the spark in your marriage. Rekindle your faith and leave with hearts united. Featuring Pat and Kenna Millea of The Martin Center for Integration. Continue reading

Apr 18

Pro-Life Across America Banquet

Thursday, April 18th

Ever wonder how to have a debate or simply a conversation with someone who is pro-choice? This year’s featured speaker is Scott Klusendorf, president of Life Training Institute, where he trains pro-life advocates to make a persuasive case for life in the public square. Continue reading

Apr 20

Deacon Discernment Day

Saturday, April 20th

Deacon Discernment Day is a day set apart to explore the vocation of deacon in this Archdiocese. What is the diaconate? Who can become a deacon? What does a deacon do? What roles do the wife and family have?  How to discern and respond to the Lord’s call to Holy Orders? What is the application, discernment, and formation process? Continue reading

Apr 20

Walking with the Saints: A Pilgrimage for St. Mark

Saturday, April 20th

Bring your intentions to St. Joseph on this 3.5 walking pilgrimage in anticipation of his feast day. This is the first in a series of local monthly pilgrimages with the aim to embrace our identities as pilgrims on this Earth and create space for the community and spirituality of pilgrimage, of stepping away from everyday life spiritually even while on potentially familiar terrain physically, to recall the presence of God and the saints with us everywhere we go. Continue reading

May 5

2nd Annual Silver Tea

Sunday, May 5th

The Council of Catholic Women of St. Mary’s in Stillwater will host an afternoon of friendship and “High Tea” with scones, canapés, soup, and desert. Guest Speaker is Sr. Maria Ivan of St. Croix Catholic School. She will be speaking on “Eucharistic Joy -Learning from Mary”. Continue reading

May 11

Transitional Diaconal Ordination

Saturday, May 11th

All are welcome to attend the Diaconate Ordination. Theology III seminarians from the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis will celebrate the Rite of Transitional Diaconate Ordination by the imposition of hands by His Excellency, The Most Reverend Michael J. Izen. Continue reading

May 16

Young Adults Silent Retreat

Thursday, May 16th - Sunday, May 19th

Join St. Mark’s in an extended-weekend silent retreat. Father Patrick, PES, will be leading participants in the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola through prayer, Mass, rosary, adoration, confession, and more. Continue reading

May 18

Chapter Two Marriage Retreat

Saturday, May 18th

Chapter Two Retreat is designed for couples in which one or both are entering into a second marriage. This retreat helps couples prepare to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony through reflecting on the beauty and richness of the Church’s teaching on marriage and the family while discussing the unique challenges and complexities of their situation. Continue reading

May 25

Ordination to the Priesthood

Saturday, May 25th

All are welcome to attend the Presbyteral Ordination at the Cathedral of St. Paul. Thirteen Theology IV seminarians from the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis are scheduled to be ordained to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ! Continue reading

May 27

Source and Summit Eucharistic Procession

Monday, May 27th

Join the National Eucharistic Revival, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis and The Saint Paul Seminary for a Eucharistic procession down Summit Avenue. A flagship portion of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s Marian Route, we will follow Christ through the heart of St. Paul, from The Saint Paul Seminary to the Cathedral of St. Paul. Continue reading

May 31

Help for Struggling Couples

Friday, May 31st - Sunday, June 2nd

Is your marriage struggling? Retrouvaille is a lifeline for troubled marriages. Since 1977, over 40,000 marriages saved worldwide. Couples learn the tools to rediscover each other and heal their marriage. Continue reading

Jul 17

National Eucharistic Congress

Wednesday, July 17th - Sunday, July 21st

Encounter the living Jesus Christ, experience profound renewal, and be sent out on mission for the life of the world. Plus, thanks to the generosity of Eucharistic Revival donors and sponsors, children 12 and under can now attend completely free. Continue reading