The daylong event will be Saturday, Sept. 17 at St. Mary Church in Alexandria.
Eucharist will be focus of Catholic Women’s Conference
Jerry and Janet Hettwer meet at 17, wed at 71
Their advice to other couples: “Spend time with God every day and participate as much as possible in your parish.”
Annual Men’s Conference offered online Feb. 27
The free, retreat-style gathering will include reflections on the Gospel readings from the Sundays of Lent.
Lenten resources available from ministries supported by Bishop’s Annual Appeal
The ministries supported by the Bishop’s Annual Appeal sustain the local church by providing essential education, pastoral care and other assistance.
Diocesan Marriage course for engaged couples gets a faith lift
““By exposing the couples to more topics, we hope to give them more things to talk about once they walk out the door and continue their journey together.”
Men gather for learning, fellowship and prayer at annual conference
About 300 men from around the diocese attended the event hosted by the Office of Marriage and Family of the Diocese of St. Cloud. In addition to the keynote, the conference included time for adoration and reconciliation, a panel discussion with priests of the diocese and Mass with Bishop Donald Kettler.
Being men of integrity
About 430 men from around the diocese gathered for the 21st annual Catholic Men’s Conference Feb. 3 at St. John’s University in Collegeville.
Longtime Office of Marriage and Family staffer retires
Loecken became part of the Family Life Bureau Dec. 1, 1974. That was the beginning of 42 years with the office, which has had three name changes over the years.