Invitations have been mailed to couples whose names were submitted by the parishes. If you did not receive an invitation and are celebrating a wedding anniversary of 50+ years, please contact Colleen Darland, 563-888-4391.

A Worldwide Marriage Encounter is recommended for any couple desiring a richer, fuller life together. Why not plan to spend some quality time together away from the distractions and tensions of everyday life to concentrate on your marriage and one another. See flyer for details.

Parish delegations travel to Indianapolis for a biennial celebration of the young Church sponsored by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry.

Join Ministry Leaders for a 2-day course exploring the foundations for fostering a justice and service consciousness. The Course runs from 9AM-6PM on Saturday, December 7th and 9AM-4PM on Sunday, December 8th. This course is part of the Certificate in Ministry Studies, but may be taken as an individual course.

Join catechists around the diocese for a Catechist Skills Workshop focused on utilizing technology in the classroom, at home and in preparing catechetical lessons.

Join adults from across the diocese for an Adult Formation course offering a deeper appreciation for the sacraments and their celebration in our lives. This course begins with an overview of the meaning of sacraments and explores each sacrament.

Join catechists around the diocese for a Catechist Skills Workshop focused on identifying creative ways to spread the Gospel message. We will explore how to close the books, engage our students and have a faith-filled classroom.

Join adults from across the diocese for an Adult Formation course designed to help us understand the various literary forms found in Sacred Scripture.

Join Joan Weber, from the Center for Ministry Development, and ministry leaders and catechists from across the diocese for a workshop challenging us to engage families in Sacramental Ministries beyond having parents attend a parent meeting. Designed with processing and application time, this workshop is perfect for parish teams.

Join catechists around the diocese for a Catechist Skills Workshop focused on establishing an environment of and for prayer in the faith formation classroom. We will also examine ways to keep our prayer space relevant and engaging.