Meet Austin & Cheyenne – Catholic Foundation – Green Bay, WI

Meet Austin & Cheyenne – Catholic Foundation – Green Bay, WI

This year for the Bishop’s Appeal, there are some additional stories about people impacted by diocesan ministries supported by the Appeal.  One of the stories is on Austin and Cheyenne, a couple from St. John Nepomucene who was supported during their marriage preparation. 

Prior to marriage preparation, Cheyenne and Austin did not attend Mass frequently.  They both were raised Catholic and cared about their faith, but it wasn’t the top priority amidst all the wedding planning.  From working on a guest list, to making flower arrangements, going through marriage preparation was another item on their “Wedding To-Do List.”

However, their marriage preparation at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Community in Little Chute changed how they view the importance and sanctity of the Mass and marriage itself.

Because of your gift to the Bishop’s Appeal, the diocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life provides resources and support for parishes as they walk with engaged couples on their marriage-preparation journey.  These resources have inspired hundreds of couples in our Diocese, including Austin and Cheyenne, to place their faith at the center of their relationship.

To read the full story, please click here!

Opportunity for Youth to Encounter Jesus in the Mountains

Opportunity for Youth to Encounter Jesus in the Mountains

My name is Jane VandenBoogart and I am a co-founder of CLR Ministries, Inc. along with Jim VandeHey. Our mission at CLR Ministries is to inspire youth in our community by helping them grow in their personal relationship with Jesus. We achieve this mission by bringing a group of youth and young adults (high school and up) to the mountains on an eight-day retreat. Surrounded by the undeniable handiwork of God, the trip is filled with hiking, canoeing, rock climbing, daily Catholic Mass, building Christ-centered friendships, and activities geared toward growing a personal relationship with Jesus.

The 2025 retreat will take place in Wyoming at a camp near the Wyoming Catholic College which our very own Bishop David Ricken helped establish. It’s a beautiful setting in which to encounter Jesus in the mountains.

We would love to have youth/young adults from your parishes join us this year. The dates of our trip will be July 4th through July 11, 2025.

The cost per person is $1,100, which includes transportation, food, lodging, and covers the cost of the activities during the trip. There are incentives to reduce the cost – complete forms, assignments, and training on time. Also fundraising can be done by parishes to support the youth. The deadline for submitting applications is January 15, 2025.

Click here to view the application and other important information.

2025 Father Son Retreats at the Zechariah House on March 21st and 22, 2025

2025 Father Son Retreats at the Zechariah House on March 21st and 22, 2025

Elizabeth Ministry is offering a retreat that provides Fathers and Sons (ages 5 through 8) a chance to take a break from the world and invest quality time on their relationship.

The retreat is a fun way to create a meaningful connection while making special memories!

Don’t miss this special opportunity to focus on the important relationship between father and son, PLUS, gain a rewarding faith-filled experience.

Retreats are customized for each age group and include lodging, snacks, breakfast, project materials, and keepsakes!

To register, please call (888) 524-0557 or visit: www.elizabethministry.com/events/father-son-retreats.

2025 Mother & Daughter Retreats at Elizabeth Ministry – Zechariah House in Kaukauna

2025 Mother & Daughter Retreats at Elizabeth Ministry – Zechariah House in Kaukauna

Elizabeth Ministry International is very excited to offer upcoming overnight Mother & Daughter Retreats at our Headquarter Retreat Center, Zechariah House in Kaukauna. This is an amazing way to strengthen this beautiful relationship with a fun and faith-filled experience.

Elizabeth Ministry offers these special retreats as one way to encourage Mothers and Daughters to invest their time, energy and focus on their relationship by creating a meaningful connection and making special memories.

Retreats are customized for each age group and are reasonably priced at $325 per mother and daughter team, which includes lodging, snacks, meals on Saturday, project materials and keepsakes!

The retreat begins at 5:30 pm on Friday and ends on Saturday at 6:30 pm (includes Mass). They are held at the Zechariah House located at: 119 W 7th St in Kaukauna, WI.

For more information and to register, please call (888) 524-0557 or visit: www.elizabethministry.org/events/mother-daughter-retreats.

Mother & Daughter Retreats at Elizabeth Ministry, Zechariah House in Kaukauna

Mother & Daughter Retreats at Elizabeth Ministry, Zechariah House in Kaukauna

Elizabeth Ministry International is very excited to offer upcoming overnight Mother & Daughter Retreats at our Headquarter Retreat Center, Zechariah House in Kaukauna. This is an amazing way to strengthen this beautiful relationship with a fun and faith-filled experience.

Elizabeth Ministry offers these special retreats as one way to encourage Mothers and Daughters to invest their time, energy and focus on their relationship by creating a meaningful connection and making special memories.

Retreats are customized for each age group and are reasonably priced at $200 per mother and daughter team, which includes lodging, snacks, breakfast, crafts, materials, and keepsakes!

Retreats  begin at 5:30 pm and end at 10 am. They are held at Zechariah House  119 W 7th St in Kaukauna, WI.

For more information and to register, please visit: www.elizabethministry.org/events/mother-daughter-retreats.