The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis welcome Fr. Michael John Izen as the new Auxiiliary Bishop-elect. Fr. Izen has been a priest for 17 years and currently comes from the parishes of St. Mary and St. Michael in Stillwater. He will be ordained bishop on April 11th at the Cathedral of St. Paul, and will join Archbishop Hebda and Auxiliary Bishop Williams in serving the Catholic Church of the metropolitan area. Read more about Fr. Izen in the Catholic Spirit article below.
The 19th Annual Women's Retreat is taking place February 3rd-5th, 2023 at Dunrovin Retreat Center. All women are welcome to attend the retreat and spend a weekend with Jesus, growing and persevering in faith. To learn more and register, visit the Adult Formation webpage.
Options for Women FUndraiser event
13th Annual Fish Fry
First Friday Adoration at the capitol
Synodal pastoral letter
Archbishop Hebda's long awaited Synodal Pastoral Letter is now available to all. This letter is a summation and product of the past three years of the Archdiocesan Synod process, and it will set up the vision and goals for the future of our local Church. To view the the Pastoral Letter click the button below.
An audio version of the Pastoral Letter will be released via podcast on January 15th. Find the audio version on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor or click below.
Join Catholic young adults (college-age and older) from around the Twin Cities and Christ Himself for an evening of Adoration, praise and worship music, and Reconciliation on the first Friday of each month at 8:00pm at the Chapel of St. Mary in the St. Paul Seminary. Come spend time with your peers and, together, praise Jesus in the Eucharist!
Cor Jesu Dates: February 3 March 3 April 14 May 5
LIfeline
NET Ministries is partnering with the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis to reestablish Lifeline. Lifeline is a night at the NET Center for young people (grades 9-12) to encounter Christ in the Mass, Adoration, praise and worship, and engaging speakers. All of this plus great fellowship with young people, the youth will not want to miss it! Visit www.netusa.org/lifeline to register for this uplifting and free event for your youth!
Dates and Topics:
Saturday, November 5, 2022 – Mercy First: Encountering God’s Love In the Sacraments
Saturday, January 7, 2023 – Wonder of Prayer: Encountering God’s Love in Prayer
Saturday, March 4, 2023 – Joy in Community: Encountering God’s Love in Community
Saturday, April 1, 2023 – Called for Freedom: Encountering God’s Love in Service