Local Events
25th Annual “Living Stations of the Cross”
The “Servants of the Cross” group will re-enact the Passion of Jesus Christ at three locations on Good Friday. Continue reading
Spring Course: Radical Discipleship and Catholic Community
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
Catholic Social Teaching Coaching
This class is open for any person interested in learning more about the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. It will include a teaching, Mass, adoration and then participating in the works of mercy in the community. Continue reading
Catechetical Institute: School of Discipleship
Taught by Jeff Cavins, the School of Discipleship is open to all adults and teaches the basics of discipleship, how to share your faith with confidence, and how to cultivate a deeper life of prayer. Continue reading
Retrouvaille: Help for Struggling Marriages
Is your marriage struggling? The Retrouvaille program is help for married couples facing difficult challenges in their relationships. Improve communication, build a stronger marriage, and reconnect with your spouse. Continue reading
Cor Jesu
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
Spring Wine Social – An Evening of Celebration and Story
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
Labyrinth Grief Retreat
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
Climate Change, Parish Action, and the New Evangelization
A workshop about Catholic social teaching, climate change as an urgent moral issue, greenhouse gas reduction commitments by local Catholic parishes, and the impact of this work on evangelization of youth. Continue reading
Pro-Life Sidewalk Ministry Training
Pro-Life Action Ministries trains ordinary men and women in peaceful, legal methods of saving babies from abortion, by offering literature and words of truth and love to parents entering the five local abortion facilities. Continue reading
School of Charism Discovery
Father Michael Becker, vicar of charisms, is hosting the School of Charism Discovery, a 10-week course which includes lectures and practicum. Continue reading
Connect with a Cause Webinar: Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus
The Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota invites you to a brief online webinar to hear from Mother Mary Clare, ACJ, and Sr. Mary Joseph, ACJ, as they share about the life, charism, and apostolate of the Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus. Continue reading
2024 Catholic Thought and Culture Lecture – “Lending Our Minds Out”
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
Graduate Studies Information Night at the Saint Paul Seminary
Come to explore The Saint Paul Seminary Graduate Studies opportunities. Continue reading
From Lord’s Supper to Adoration: The History of the Earliest Christian Eucharist
How did the earliest Christians understand this “real presence” of Jesus Christ before the doctrine of transubstantiation? Continue reading
Encounter Ministries: Twin Cities Regional Conference
Encounter Ministries is dedicated to teaching, equipping, and activating disciples to demonstrate the Love of God through the power of the Holy Spirit. Continue reading
Living God’s Love Marriage Retreats
The Archdiocese offers this marriage preparation program for engaged couples to help them prepare to live out their God-given vocations as husband and wife. Continue reading
Joyful & Alive Conversation
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
Fire on the Hill
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
Awaken: Women’s Retreat
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
Walking Together Toward Racial Truth & Healing: An Experience of Restorative Justice
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
Hearts United: Marriage Empowerment Workshop
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
The Continuing Importance of Vatican II with George Weigel
George Weigel will explore why the Second Vatican Council was necessary, what it actually taught and how it was given its authoritative interpretation by Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI. Continue reading
Pro-Life Across America Banquet
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
Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women 91st Annual Convention
Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women hosts 91st Annual Convention: Renewing your Faith, Encountering God on your Journey. Continue reading
Deacon Discernment Day
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
Walking with the Saints: A Pilgrimage for St. Mark
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
Women of Faith Panel Discussion
Women are invited to a panel discussion of five women and their faith journeys and perspectives on the future role of women in the church. Continue reading
Blessed Solanus Casey Pilgrimage
Join Father Austin Barnes and others in traveling to the Blessed Solanus Casey Center in Detroit, Michigan. Continue reading
Interior Beauty: Spiritual resources for survivors
In this presentation, theologian Dr. Julia Feder will offer Teresa of Avila as “Saint for Survivors.” Continue reading
Online Evening Prayer for Young Adults
Young adults age 18+ are invited to pray online together with the School Sisters of Notre Dame. Continue reading
Evening of Easter Celebration
A joyful evening of encountering our Risen Lord Jesus through song, prayer, personal story, Adoration, confession, & community. Continue reading
CCRO Spring Conference: Charisms Transformation
Come, encounter the Holy Spirit on ever-deepening levels. Be revitalized and transformed as you recognize the love of God, personified, in the Holy Spirit living in you. Continue reading
Venite! A Spring Concert
Come and hear the magnificent choirs of Holy Cross Catholic Church of Minneapolis in a spring concert! Continue reading
2nd Annual Silver Tea
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
I AM Prayer Ministry Training
If you have attended a “Healing the Whole Person” retreat, you invite you to continue the journey by joining the “I AM Prayer Ministry Training.” Continue reading
Catholic Rural Life 100th Anniversary Celebration
Catholic Rural Life will gather members and friends from around the country for a day of celebration. The event will focus on celebrating, learning the rich history, and sharing plans about the future. The keynote speaker is Cardinal Timothy Dolan. Continue reading
Transitional Diaconal Ordination
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
Young Adults Silent Retreat
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
The Star of the North Eucharistic Congress
Join Bishops and pilgrims from across Minnesota, the Dakotas and Wisconsin, as we gather to celebrate and glorify Jesus in the Holy Eucharist before the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. Continue reading
Chapter Two Marriage Retreat
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
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage: Marian Route
Starting on Pentecost Sunday, May 19, four processions starting at different locations around the country will begin, concluding at the Eucharistic Congress July 16. The route coming through the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis is the Marian Route. Continue reading
Ordination to the Priesthood
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
Source and Summit Eucharistic Procession
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
Help for Struggling Couples
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
National Eucharistic Congress
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