Events

Safe Environment training is required for all diocesan, parish, and school employees and volunteers in contact with minors. All are welcome.

Please arrive 10 minutes early to sign in to assure the on-time beginning of the presentation.

Join Us on a Life-Changing Mission Trip!

Are you ready to make a difference and share hope with others? We are excited to announce our upcoming  Mission Trip through Love for Lukulu! Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or new to missions, we welcome everyone with a heart to serve. 

Destination: Lukulu, Zambia, Africa
Date:  July 2026
Purpose:  Distribute children’s clothes/blankets/toys; host youth group team building activities; assist with construction/repairs; share in praise and worship services

Check-in begins on Friday at 6:15 p.m., with the retreat starting at 7:00 p.m. The retreat will conclude on Sunday after a light lunch. The cost is $195 for a private room, $330 for a married couple, $175 for a semi-private room, or $135 for a commuter. This cost includes four meals, two socials, and beverages. The deadline to register is Friday, January 9, 2026.

Join Fr. Jim Bessert's pastoral care training for deacons/lay ecclesial ministers, including a roll out of the new edition of the USCCB pastoral care ritual book which is obligatory to use as of Easter 2026. This will be a valuable workshop for anyone invloved in the pastoral care of the sick and the dying. The Saturday, March 21, 2026 workshop begins at 9 am at the Center for Ministry and concludes at noon. There is no cost for this workshop. Register at Join Fr.