Around the Diocese 

Links:
Marriage Encounter 
Retrouvaille - For Troubled Marriages

The 2018 Catholic Services Appeal 
The 18 Collective Ministries of the Archdiocese, serving the poor, the marginalized, and the needy, participate in and are supported by your generosity.  Together, we are strengthening our Catholic family and this Archdiocese.

Learn more about CSAF

Free Cemetery and Funeral Pre-planning Seminars – April 26-28
The Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis is sponsoring free Cemetery and Funeral Pre-planning Seminars. Select the seminar most convenient and call 651-228-9991 to make a reservation. planning packet, tours, discounts and refreshments are available. Seating is limited.
Seminar Locations:

Resurrection Cemetery                        
2101 Lexington Ave. S.                        
Mendota Heights, MN  55120  

Gethsemane Cemetery  
8151 - 42nd Ave. North
New Hope, MN  55427 
 
Dates & Times:
Thursday, April 26 – 10:00am & 1:00pm
Friday, April 27 – 10:00am & 1:00pm
Saturday, April 28 – 10:00am

Pilgrimage to World Meeting of Families and Ireland
August 23 – September 3, 2018
Join Fr. Michael Johnson on a pilgrimage to the 2018 World Meeting of Families (Dublin) and Ireland. Pope Francis is schedule to celebrate the closing Mass at WMF. Registration deadline: January 26, 2018. Find details at www.celtic-journeys.com.

Pilgrimage to Italy with Archbishop Hebda
Join Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda and Fr. Sean O. Sheridan, TOR (president, Franciscan University of Steubenville) on a 9-day pilgrimage to Italy, September 20 – 28, 2018. The “Heart of Italy” tour includes stops in Assisi, Siena, La Verna, and of course, Rome. For more information, visit www.franciscan.edu/pilgrimages or call 800-225-7662.

Now Hiring! College-aged young adults are needed for teaching this summer. 
Apply to be a team member for the Totus Tuus Summer Catechetical Program! We are in need of college age men and women who feel called to share their Catholic faith with the youth from local parishes around the Archdiocese. Positions are a 2-month commitment (6/1-7/28), which includes one week of training and one week break for the 4th of July. Each team member will receive $2,520 for their work. Find application forms at www.archspm.org/TotusTuus.

Bethany House – Applications are now being accepted!
We are currently taking applications for women interested in Bethany House for September 2018 to May 2019. Bethany House is a home for women who live in community, pray together, take meals together and discern whether they are called to consecrated life. It is sponsored by the Office of Vocations and is located in North East Minneapolis. Qualities of a good candidate for Bethany House include single women, ages 20 – 27, who are interested in dedicating a year to intentionally discerning a vocation to religious life. If this describes you, we invite you to contact us by completing the interest form at 10000vocations.org/bethany-house.

Marriage in Christ Seminars
Friendship with God, Friendship with Our Spouse, In the Holy Spirit
Throughout 2018, several parishes will be hosting Marriage in Christ seminars. The five-week seminar is for all married couples. Good habits and the power of the Holy Spirit transform all marriages! Find more details and the list of host parishes at www.archspm.org/marriage
 

Natural Family Planning Classes – January Schedule by Vicariate 1, 2 & 3 
A series of Natural Family Planning (NFP) classes will begin soon in or near your community. This Church approved method is scientific and marriage building. The classes teach couples how to achieve or postpone pregnancy, while embracing the beauty of God’s gift of sexuality. A series of classes taught by a qualified instructor. For a complete list of classes offered throughout the Archdiocese, call 651-291-4489 or visit www.archspm.org/family
 

Spring Mass and May Crowning – Sunday, May 6 
With The Most Reverend Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda presiding
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

REGISTER TODAY!
Registration: https://www.classy.org/saint-paul/events/spring-mass-may-crowning/e169692
Location:
Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas and Anderson Student Center

Family, friends, and benefactors of Saint John Vianney College Seminary gather each May to celebrate the queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and to support the mission of SJV. This special event begins with Mass in St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel at the University of St. Thomas, followed by a brunch and entertainment from seminarians.
 

Pilgrimage to Italy with Archbishop Hebda
Join Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda and Fr. Sean O. Sheridan, TOR (president, Franciscan University of Steubenville) on a 9-day pilgrimage to Italy, September 20 – 28, 2018. The “Heart of Italy” tour includes stops in Assisi, Siena, La Verna, and of course, Rome. For more information, visit www.franciscan.edu/pilgrimages or call 800-225-7662.
 

Totus Tuus: College-aged young adults are needed for teaching this summer!
Apply to be a team member for the Totus Tuus Summer Catechetical Program! We are in need of college age men and women who feel called to share their Catholic faith with the youth from local parishes around the Archdiocese. Positions are a 2-month commitment (6/1-7/28), which includes one week of training and one week break for the 4th of July. Each team member will receive $2,520 for their work. For more information, visit www.archspm.org/TotusTuus.

Marriage in Christ Seminars Friendship with God, Friendship with Our Spouse, In the Holy Spirit
Throughout 2018, several parishes will be hosting Marriage in Christ seminars. The five-week seminar is for all married couples. Good habits and the power of the Holy Spirit transform all marriages! Find more details and the list of host parishes at www.archspm.org/marriageinchrist.

CHRIST THE KING RETREAT CENTER – BUFFALO, MN
For more information on retreats held at Christ the King Retreat Center, please call 763-682-1394 or visit our website at www. kingshouse.com.