Your Gift to the 2012 Annual Diocesan Appeal enables the diocese to succeed in these ministries…

Vocations and Ministry

• Provide continuing formation and education for 30 deacons and 113 priests Institute of Lay Ministry, now with 24 students

Faith Formation:

• Support parishes in follow-up ministry for 400 young people who attended national and diocesan conferences
• Provide Newman Centers in Winona and Mankato where 1,000 students worship weekly and participate in faith formation, outreach and service programs
• Support parish faith formation programs enrolling 10,000 students

Pastoral Services:

• Cover all costs of the marriage annulment process
• Provide four priests to minister as chaplains to more than 21,000 Hispanic residents

Office of Life:

• Provide programs and events advocating for the dignity of life
• Train more than 5,000 ministers and volunteers to protect our children

Communications:

• Publish The Courier nine times yearly, delivered to 37,000 homes
• Redesigned the web site and attract more visitors
• Televise the Mass every Sunday for shut-ins

Catholic Schools:

• Support administrators, teachers, and board members of the 21 elementary and 4 Catholic high schools enrolling 6,000 students

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Thank You For Your Generosity And Support Of the Annual Diocesan Appeal!