Join women from around the Archdiocese for the 4th annual Women’s Day Retreat!
Our speakers will talk about holy women from the Bible beginning with Our Blessed Mother, St. Anne, St. Elizabeth, Sts. Martha & Mary, Deborah, Esther, Ruth & Naomi. Learn how we can derive strength from these holy women, especially our Blessed Mother, and say YES to God’s will for our lives!

Saturday, October 10
9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s – Edina

Speakers:

Sr. Ale Jandra Escobar, PES: Our Blessed Mother and Sts Anne and Elizabeth
Dr. Pam Patnode: Ruth and Naomi
Angela Jendro: Deborah and Esther
Kalley Yanta: Sts. Mary and Martha

Cost: $50 / person. $25 / Religious
Register and to learn more

• Retreat includes:
• Coffee & light breakfast
• Four wonderful Catholic Speakers
• Mass, Adoration & Rosary
• Catered lunch by Crisp & Green
  (salad choices on registration page)
• Social Hour, Door Prizes & Treats
• Shopping at various Catholic Vendors:
  St. Patrick’s Guild, Pro Ecclesia Sancta Sisters, Start-A-Flame,
  Yarn-at-Play (handmade knits), Mary Kay, Morning Star & more!
  Each retreatant will receive a Leather Journal, Pen & Bookmarkers

St. Patrick’s (Mahon Center-West Side) 6820 St. Patrick’s Lane | Edina

Oct. 16-18, Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center, Prior Lake 

Women’s retreats offer inspiring conference talks, Mass, guided morning prayer, 1:1 spiritual direction, reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Adoration, quiet reflection, and time in the beauty of nature. Includes labyrinth and outdoor Stations of the Cross. Whether you are seeking renewal, healing, peace, or a deeper relationship with God, these Catholic retreats provide a welcoming space to recharge spiritually and grow in faith. Find more information and registration at franciscanretreats.net/womens-catholic-retreats. 

Saturday, Oct. 17, 6:15 p.m., Cathedral of St. Paul, St. Paul 

On the third Saturday of each month, join for this time of Adoration with praise and worship. Prayer ministry will also be included for healing and prophetic encouragement. Praise and worship and prayer teams will be available in both English and Spanish. Learn more: archspm.org/events/fire-on-the-hill   

Catholic Charismatic Renewal Office  

Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m., St. Henry, Monticello 

A day of praise and worship, dynamic talks from Fr. Joseph Taphorn and Fr. Brian Gross, testimonies, Mass and fellowship. The day ends with an evening healing service. Open to all, invite family and friends. Find more information at ccro-msp.org/fall-conference-2026-formed-by-fire. 

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Our Lady of Grace, Edina 

To assist in preparing for the November election, Maggee Hangge from the Minnesota Catholic Conference will present following lunch. Since 1967, the Minnesota Catholic Conference has been the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota. MCC supports the ministry of our state’s Catholic bishops. Free will offering. Find more information at olgparish.org/mp-event-details?id=385. 

Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Epiphany, Coon Rapids 

Join the 13th annual Seven Sisters Day of Reflection and Renewal. This day features Adoration, reflections, Mass with Bishop Michael Izen, vendors, and fellowship with fellow sisters. Find more information and register at sevensistersapostolate.org/13th-annual-day-of-reflection-renewal-mpls-st-paul-mn-oct-24-2026. 

A Catholic ministry for any parent who has a child living in Heaven – at any age, by any cause, no matter how long ago. Losing a child is the most devastating cross a parent can carry, but you were never meant to carry it alone.

Please join us – all bereaved parents are welcome.

Saturday, October 24
8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
18380 Columbus St.
Dayton, MN

To register for for more information call Lisa Torbenson at 612-804-3657 or Cindy Gibbs at 763-442-1980.

For more information visit https://seasonsofhopemn.org/

Protecting Children in Mind, Body, and Soul

Fr. Robert Altier and Dr. Michelle Cretella will be your presenters.

Silent Auction – Livestream – Hearty Brunch

Register now at www.CatholicParents.org/events

or mail to:

PO Box 130815
St. Paul, MN 55113

Holy Spirit Academy invites you to our Annual Harvest Banquet on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the Church of St. Michael in St. Michael, MN. Enjoy an evening of fellowship, a great speaker, live & silent auction, dancing, and great food! Tickets can be purchased online at www.holyspiritacademy.org through October 11, 2026. Please join us to support our local Catholic High School!

Thursdays, Oct. 29-Nov. 12, 7-8:30 p.m., St. John the Baptist, Savage 

Ready to share your Catholic faith with confidence? Join Jeff Cavins for Don’t Apologize, Evangelize! and learn how to answer common questions about Scripture, salvation, the papacy, and more. Discover how to move from simply knowing the faith to boldly living and sharing it with others. Find more information and registration at cistudent.com/evangelize-2026. 

Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Nicholas, Elko New Market 

Hear the importance of Prison Ministry and discover how you can be involved as you answer Jesus’ call … both inside and outside prison walls. Find more information and registration at tcprisonministry.com/invitation-october-31-workshop.  

Sunday, Nov. 1, 3-4 p.m., Holy Cross, Minneapolis 

Twin-Cities based Catholic poet Elena Zolnick and composer Samuel Backman have teamed up to create “Through the Flames,” a dramatic song cycle for soprano and organ that celebrates the heroic sacrifice of the martyrs throughout diverse centuries and nations. Hear the stories of Joan of Arc, Maximilian Kolbe, Little Li, Perpetua, Miguel Pro, and Maria Goretti in an All Saints’ Day premiere. Find more information at samuelbackman.com/through-the-flames. 

Monday, Nov. 2, 6:30 p.m., St. Agnes, St. Paul  

Cardinal Kurt Koch, Prefect for the Dicastery for the Promotion of Christian Unity, Vatican City State, will be the celebrant for the All Souls’ Day Mass at St. Agnes in St. Paul. This Mass, which features Mozart’s Requiem, is presented by the Twin Cities Catholic Chorale and Orchestra

Planning with your Next of Kin (NOK)

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
835 2nd Ave NW, New Brighton, MN 55112

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Facing the Future Together
Attend our workshop with your NOK to learn from our expert speakers about end-of-life planning.

End-of-life Planning
Made Easier
Our workshop includes a comprehensive workbook plus built-in work time, so you can leave feeling more prepared. On-site notary services will also be available.

Register and Learn about the speakers: catholic-cemeteries.org/workshop

Questions: info@catholic-cemeteries.org

Sunday, Nov. 8, 1-4 p.m. 

To culminate National Vocation Awareness Week, the Office of Delegate for Consecrated Life is hosting Religious Communities Open House Sunday. Several local religious communities are opening their doors to welcome you! All the faithful of the Archdiocese are invited, especially families, youth and young adults. Come and see! Visit where they pray and ask questions to learn more about their life and vocation. Consider visiting five religious communities during the open house and pray a decade of the rosary for vocations between visits for vocations. To learn more about the religious communities participating, visit: www.archspm.org/events/open-house-sunday. 

This is a brand new community beginning in the Archdiocese for women journeying through infertility!

Starting in November, there will be regular gatherings for women (and sometimes couples) who are walking the path of infertility. Our hope is that these events would be a space where women can come and feel supported, encouraged, and not alone in their suffering! Our community is firmly and joyfully rooted in Catholic teaching in regards to God’s plan for marriage, family and welcoming children into the world.

Our Kick-off meeting will be

Wednesday, November 18
7-9 p.m.
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
835 2nd Ave. NW
New Brighton, MN 55112

7 – Hospitality / Social
7:30 – talk by Angela Wistrcill – Nothing Wasted: The Fruitful Cross of Infertility
8 – Discussion / Fellowship
8:30 – Adoration

RSVP to tcvatholicinfertility@gmail.com

Sharing & Caring Hands/Mary’s Place is located in Minneapolis and is a compassionate response to the needs of the poor. They provide an array of services to the homeless and poor and stand as a beacon of hope to those that are alone, afraid, and in need. They are hiring for multiple job positions as well as need volunteers.

For job descriptions/how to apply, please email kklement@sharingandcaringhands.org.

To learn more about volunteering as a tutor to the children living at Mary’s Place (must be age 16+), please email kklement@sharingandcaringhands.org.

To learn more about volunteering in the dental or medical clinic (must be a dentist, doctor, or nurse), please email mcozart@sharingandcaringhands.org.