Every year we are honored to do something special for couples who are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Each couple receives a packet and certificate, as well as an invitation to attend one of three celebrations that include Mass with the Bishop followed by a dinner. We use the information provided by your parish’s records to know where to send the packets and invitations. We are preparing for the anniversaries happening in 2025 and would like to get a head start on the 2026 anniversaries as well. Please contact your parish office to ensure your wedding date is listed in the parish’s records.
Why not make a commitment to do something to improve your marriage—like making a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend? The upcoming weekend dates are Apr 25-27 in Epworth, IA, and Sep 12-14 in Dubuque, IA.
For more information, call Denise and Greg at 563-608-3305, or register at wwme.org.
On January 1st, Father Mark-Mary Ames is launching The Rosary in a Year podcast with Ascension Press! You are most welcome to join for FREE as an opportunity to deepen your relationship with Christ and the Blessed Virgin as you understand the beauty and significance of the rosary. This will be a 10-minute daily podcast to hear about the basics, what it means to have a relationship with Jesus and Mary, the meaning of the prayers, understand better the different mysteries and how to meditate on the life of Christ to encounter Him. Download the prayer plan at AscensionPress.com/RosaryinaYear.
Add Fri, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 2
"The rite for the consecration of virgins belongs to the treasures of Roman Liturgy. Jesus Christ left holy virginity as a legacy to His bride (the Church), one of His most precious gifts." Have you been given this gift? Join us from Jan 31 to Feb 2 at Holy Cross Diocesan Center, La Crosse for an enriching, informational weekend about living in the world as a consecrated virgin.
A registration form can be found by clicking at diolc.org/events or you can simply contact Barbara Swieciak at 608-788-7700 ext. 2271. For information in general about consecrated virginity for women living in the world, see diolc.org/consecratedlife/consecrated-virgins.
Add Fri, Feb 14 - Sun, Feb 16
Retrouvaille has been a lifeline for marriages for over 45 years. Whether a couple has drifted apart, separated, or even divorced, this 3-phase program offers hope for all who want to restore their marriages and rebuild loving relationships. Affordable, Catholic in origin and open to couples of all faiths, the next program begins with a weekend stay in the Wausau area from Feb 14-16.
For local info and fully confidential registration, call: 877-922-4673. More at HelpOurMarriage.org.