World War II veteran Robert Leckie colorfully described the immense diversity found among the saints in his book These Are My Heroes: A Modern Study of the Saints: "It is also a pleasure to know that [Ignatius of Loyola] was short--only about five feet, two inches--as were so many of the Lord's movers and shakers...In stature, other saints were huge like Camillus de Lellis or St. Thomas à Becket and Thomas Aquinas. Naturally enough, most of them were in-between, like most of us; and here is another characteristic of the saints that should endear them to us: alike in their sanctity they were as diverse in face, figure and personality as any other crowd of about five thousand men, women and children."
In this newsletter, we get a great sense of the universality of the Church. Archbishop Hebda recently shared a reflection on the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, noting that our "Archdiocese has always been a Church of immigrants." More and more pilgrims are registering to join for World Youth Day in Seoul, South Korea next summer.
In this newsletter, we get a great sense of the universality of the Church. Archbishop Hebda recently shared a reflection on the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, noting that our "Archdiocese has always been a Church of immigrants." More and more pilgrims are registering to join for World Youth Day in Seoul, South Korea next summer.
It is not too late to register for World Youth Day 2027! Click the image above for extensive details. Watch this recording to learn a little more about the pilgrimage, what the experience will be like, and what you can expect along the way.
Events Coming Up This Week
Monday, October 5 - SEEK 2027 Info Night
7 p.m., Our Lady of Grace, Edina
Please join for a pre-SEEK group info night in the OLG School Library. Atendees will walk through the details of the trip, talk about what to expect, and answer any questions you may have. Join as the group prepares for this incredible gathering of the Church!
Tuesdays beginning October 6 - Fiat (YP Women's Ministry)
6 p.m., Our Lady of Grace, Edina
Come as you are, bring a friend, and join this small group as attendees grow in friendship with the saints, one another, and most importantly, with Christ. Women will cozy up, dive into the stories of the saints, and discover what it means to give a FIAT to the Lord.
Thursday, October 15 - Live at OLG
7 p.m., Our Lady of Grace, Edina
Live at OLG is a monthly conversation series for young professionals (ages 21 - 35). Imagine a collaboration between a late-night show, a cocktail lounge, and the Catholic Church. That’s the vibe at Live at OLG. This month's guest, seminarian Joshua French, was on the path to the NHL when he felt a nudge from God to go to the seminary.
Saturday, October 17 - HFYA Day Retreat
8:30 a.m. - 9 p.m., Holy Family, St. Louis Park
Adults in their 20's and 30's are invited to join Holy Family Young Adults for a day retreat with the theme, "Oremus." The day retreat has a fee of $10, which covers meals as well as formation and social time.
Events Happening Soon
Mondays beginning October 19 - The Watch (YP Men's Ministry)
7 p.m., Our Lady of Grace, Edina
Are you ready to step out of the noise and enter Advent with purpose? It’s easy to let the fall season slip by on autopilot - juggling career demands, screen time, and daily distractions - only to arrive at Christmas exhausted and spiritually drained. The Watch is a 6-week challenge designed to help young professional Catholic men break through spiritual lukewarmness, forge real brotherhood, and build radical interior discipline before the holiday rush begins.
Tuesday, October 20 - Science and the Catholic Faith
7:30 p.m., University of St. Thomas (JRC 126 Auditorium), St. Paul
Fr. Andrew Pinsent is a former researcher in particle physics at CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research) and one of foremost Catholic thinkers of our time. Join for a presentation on Science and the Catholic Faith. See attached flyer below.
Saturday, October 24 - A Night of Swing
7 p.m., St. Mark, St. Paul
TC Swing now has a regular presence on St. Mark's campus for swing dances, including this event featuring the Northstar Big Band. Swing lessons begin at 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 24 - Sister Parish Relationships: Faith and Blessings Revealed
9 a.m., Risen Savior, Burnsville
Please join Risen Savior in hearing how one of their own sister parish committee members, Junior Obrand journeyed from a boy in Haiti benefitting from Risen Savior's sister parish relationship to serving on the very same sister parish committee that supported his childhood parish. Learn from Junior’s experience how your service in sister parish ministry benefits others and discern best practices in ministering with your partnership parish.
Tuesday, October 27 - Young Adult Evening Prayer with the School Sisters of Notre Dame
7 p.m., Virtual
Young adults ages 18+ are invited to pray online together with other young adults and School Sisters of Notre Dame from across the U.S. and Canada. Experience evening prayer in the gentle rhythm of the Liturgy of the Hours (psalms, scripture and intercessions), with time for faith sharing in breakout groups.
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Interested in other events happening around the Archdiocese? Check out the Archdiocesan events page for more events and details.
Interested in other events happening around the Archdiocese? Check out the Archdiocesan events page for more events and details.
