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ARCHDIOCESAN OFFERINGS
Andrew Dinner
Tuesday, April 14, 6-8 p.m., St. Michael, St. Michael
The Andrew Dinner is an opportunity for men, ages 16 and above, to have dinner with Archbishop Hebda and Fr. Mark Pavlak, vocations director, along with other priests and religious. The evening includes prayer, a meal and conversation about priesthood and religious life, including vocations testimonies. Online registration required, before Thursday, April 9. Find more information and registration at 10000vocations.org/april-14-andrew-dinner-at-st-michael.html.
Deacon Discernment Day
Saturday, Apr. 25, 8:15-5 p.m., The Saint Paul Seminary, St.Paul
Are you drawn to a life of service? Have you ever considered a vocation as a permanent deacon? Do others ask you about it? If so, The Saint Paul Seminary Institute for Diaconate Formation invites you to attend a Deacon Discernment Day. Discerners and their wives (if applicable) will learn about the vocation of the permanent deacon, the application and formation process. The day includes Mass, prayer, reflections, lunch, Q&A and more. Find more information at saintpaulseminary.org/event/deacon-discernment-day.Pentecost Vigil Mass
Saturday, May 23, 5:15 p.m., Cathedral of Saint Paul, St. Paul
This solemnity commemorates the Birth of the Church in the Holy Spirit and is followed by praise and worship, with prayer teams available. In the past several years, this liturgy has played an important role in first the Synod process and now implementation. Find more information at archspm.org/events/archdiocesan-pentecost-vigil-mass-2.
ARCHDIOCESAN ANNOUNCEMENTS
Annunciation Hope and Healing Fund
In partnership with Annunciation, Catholic Community Foundation has established the Annunciation Hope and Healing Fund, a charitable fund that will provide financial support to the Church of the Annunciation for the needs of the church and school, as well as to support those affected by the tragedy. To donate, please visit: ccf-mn.org/support-annunciation
Retirement Fund for Religious
For 174 of our 175 years as an Archdiocese, we have been blessed with the presence of religious. The annual Retirement Fund for Religious is one way to support those who have given a lifetime. These Religious Sisters and Brothers and Religious Order Priests have dedicated their lives to service—praying, teaching, and caring for those in need—usually for little to no pay. The annual Retirement Fund for Religious helps enable many religious communities to meet their pressing retirement needs for the essential care, medicine and daily needs of thousands of senior women and men religious. Your contributions also support newer religious communities with their retirement planning. In 2025, the faithful of our archdiocese donated $474,939 to the fund. A testament to how much we love our consecrated religious! We thank you for your past generosity and ask that when the collection takes place the weekend of December 13 and 14, 2025, that you may give generously in gratitude for our religious sisters and brothers and religious order priests. Donations may be given directly to your parish for them to forward onto the archdiocese. Find more information at retiredreligious.org.Pope’s monthly prayer intention – For priests in crisis – reflection
Month of April
Let us pray for priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the accompaniment they need and that communities may support them with understanding and prayer.
LOCAL EVENTS
Archbishop John Ireland Lecture with Bishop Andrew Cozzens
Do Not Be Afraid to Be Saints: The Pastoral Vision of St. John Paul II
Tuesday, April 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m., The Saint Paul Seminary, St. Paul
At the Spring 2026 Archbishop John Ireland Lecture at The Saint Paul Seminary, Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston will reflect on Saint John Paul II’s pastoral vision. He will explore how proclaiming Divine Mercy reveals the dignity of human life and brings healing to a wounded world. Even amid brokenness, preaching mercy must also invite people to embrace Jesus’ promise of fullness of life and answer the call to holiness by becoming saints today now. Find more information at saintpaulseminary.org/event/irelandlecture-bishopcozzens.
Catholic Thought and Culture Lecture
Wednesday, April 15, 6-8 p.m., University of St. Thomas, Anderson Student Center, Woulfe North Auditorium, St. Paul
In this lecture, Dr. Erika Kidd, professor of Catholic Studies, will draw upon St. Augustine’s timeless teaching wisdom and its relevance for teachers and students today. Find more information online.
Theology Day: Christian Hope
Thursday, April 16, 6:30-9 p.m., St. Frances Cabrini, Minneapolis
The essence of Christian hope is not an idea, however powerful, nor is it an event, whether in the past, present, or even future. Instead, what the New Testament identifies as our hope is a person. Jesus Christ is our living and blessed hope. He is the ark that shelters us amid the storms of life. He is the anchor that steadies our souls in the shifting seas of uncertainty. Most profoundly, our lives draw meaning and purpose from his life, suffering, death and triumphant resurrection. This presentation explores what it means to surrender our hearts, minds and bodies to the transforming power of hope, which shelters, secures and sends us forth to act in the name of God’s love. Find more information and registration at csbsju.edu/sot/special-programs-and-events/theology-day/#Orbih.Retrouvaille Weekend Retreat for Couples
The Center for Catholic Social Thought: Spring Conference
April 17-19, Eagan
Retrouvaille (pronounced re-tro-VI) is French for rediscovery. Through Retrouvaille, a rewarding marriage is out there for you, despite the pain and struggles you may be facing right now. This program offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage. Thousands of couples headed for cold, unloving relationships or divorce have successfully overcome their marriage problems by attending Retrouvaille. In addition to the initial weekend, Retrouvaille offers a community of continuing support. Find more information at helpourmarriage.org.
Thinking Christianly about Technology
Saturday, April 18, 8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m., Assumption, St. Paul
Digital technology increasingly dominates our lives. How might Christians think about our button-pushing existence? Join this one-day conference. Speakers include Dr. Colin Miller on The Digital Economy, Dr. Mark Spencer asking, Is Digital Life Human?, and Dr. Peter Distelzweig exploring Artificial Intelligence. The conference is free and lunch will be provided. Find more information at catholicsocialthought.org/spring-2026-conference.
Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, April 19, 8:30 a.m.-noon, St. Thomas the Apostle, Corcoran
Come for breakfast! The St. Thomas Men's Club hosts a Pancake Breakfast. Proceeds go to Youth Ministries. Find more information at churchofstthomas.org/events-1/pancake26.
