Local Events
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
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
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
Prison Ministry Workshop
If you’ve ever wondered how to live out this work of mercy, this event is for you! Prison ministry can help us be the face and heart of Jesus Christ sharing His mercy, forgiveness and presence while letting prisoners, their families and institutional staff know that they are not forgotten or alone. 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
Walking with the Saints: A Pilgrimage for Mary
Bring your intentions to Our Blessed Mother on this 7-mile walking pilgrimage to the Basilica of Saint Mary in celebration of the Marian month of May! 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
Annual Family Rosary Procession
As a public witness to our Catholic faith during the month of May dedicated to our Blessed Mother Mary, come with family and friends to the annual Archdiocesan Family Rosary Procession. 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
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
Come Away With Me Retreat
Consider time away – for only a day – to refresh your spirit, mind, and body and to listen for the whisper of God’s personal love. 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
Archdiocesan Pentecost Vigil Mass
Join in praying for a continued outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon our Archdiocese. A prayer meeting will follow the Mass. Continue reading
Chapter Two Marriage Prep 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
Memorial Day Masses at The Catholic Cemeteries
The Catholic Cemeteries will commemorate Memorial Day with four Masses. See locations and find details at.catholic-cemeteries.org. 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
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
A Celebration in Honor of St. Philip Neri
The Oratory of St. Philip Neri invite you to an evening of prayer, reflection, and celebration in the spirit of St. Philip Neri. Continue reading
Eucharistic Miracles of the World Exhibit
Come see this impressive walk-through exhibit to inspire a deeper awareness and more ardent love of our Lord’s Real Presence. Continue reading
40 Hours Devotion
You are invited during this Year of the Eucharistic Revival, to come and adore our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament during our 40 Hours of Adoration. 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
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
Archdiocesan Marriage Day
Celebrate the beautiful mystery of the mutual self-gift between a man and woman in the Sacrament of Matrimony! Those celebrating their silver and golden anniversaries in 2024 will be honored in a special way. Families and friends are invited to share in this special Mass and short reception. 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
13th Annual Widows Day of Reflection
The day will begin with Mass, followed by inspirational talks by Fr. John Klockeman on the topic of prayer as an offering of the heart. There will also be ample time for fellowship. Continue reading
Catholic Young Adults: The Musical
At Catholic Beer Night, the CYAs hear a rumor that St. Stephen’s is closing! Can they rally together to find a way amidst the chaos of their own dating novenas, come-and-sees, and lust for Latin to beat the odds and do what no one ever expected a band of young adults to do… save the parish? Fr. Kyle Kowalczyk’s new musical distills the essence of Catholic young adult subculture in an uncomfortably accurate, unexpectedly poignant, and reverently hilarious brew. Continue reading
Rural Life Sunday 2024
Join Bishop Williams at this celebration of rural life. Mass will be followed by lunch, music, children’s activities, games and the chance to see the farm animals. All are welcome. Continue reading
Healing Mass
Father Jim Livingston will celebrate a Mass that aims at helping people find healing in whatever areas they may require it, including physical, emotional, or spiritual situations. 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