One Day Pilgrimage to National Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe – July 15th and September 6th

One Day Pilgrimage to National Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe – July 15th and September 6th

In this Jubilee Year, we celebrate “Pilgrims of Hope” and are called to take a pilgrimage to visit a designated Jubilee site. Elizabeth Ministry International’s Zechariah House is hosting a one day pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. We invite your parish to gather as a group and load buses at St. Katherine Drexel in Kaukauna, WI for this prayerful pilgrimage.

Two opportunities: July 15th and September 6th.

You may register at: www.elizabethministry.org/events or call 888-524-0557.

Need a place to gather as a group? Rent Zechariah House and host a customized retreat or pilgrimage. Book a room, explore the 4 WI Shrines, and quietly reflect at the on-site chapel. Accommodations up to 50 people overnight.

Diocesan Retreat for Grieving Parents – October 25th at St. Thomas More in Appleton

Diocesan Retreat for Grieving Parents – October 25th at St. Thomas More in Appleton

This retreat is open to all grieving parents who have lost a child of any age, by any cause, no matter how long ago. This will be held on October 25th from 9 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Community (1810B N. McDonald St in Appleton).

The cost will be $30 per couple or $20 per individual (includes lunch, dinner and materials). To register, please scan the QR code or visit dioc.io/griefretreat.

For more information, please contact the Office of Marriage & Family Life at (920) 272-8283 or at marriageministries@gbdioc.org.

Calling all current middle school boys! Join us at St. Lawrence Seminary High School for three days of fun!

Calling all current middle school boys! Join us at St. Lawrence Seminary High School for three days of fun!

Calling all current middle school boys!  Bring yourself and a friend Monday, June 16th through Wednesday, June 18th to St Lawrence Seminary High School in Mt Calvary, WI for three days of field olympics, games, team building, and prayer.

You’re sure to have a blast living in our dorms, eating lots of food, and making new friends!  Cost is $50 and includes housing and food.  Transportation is available from select cities throughout the state.   Register at www.stlawrence.edu/retreats.

National Marriage Week – February 7th through February 14th

National Marriage Week – February 7th through February 14th

Join us in celebrating National Marriage Week that will be held from February 7th through February 14th! 

National Marriage Week is a special time to reflect on the beautiful gift of the sacrament of matrimony. This year’s theme from the USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Office for Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth) is: “Marriage: Source of Hope, Spring of Renewal, Pursue a Lasting Love!”

We invite couples to strengthen their bond and deepen their lifelong commitment to each other. Please see below for ways to improve your marriage – that can be done at home with your spouse.

Lectio Devina’s

2-7-2025 https://www.usccb.org/resources/020725.pdf

2-8-2025 https://www.usccb.org/resources/020825.pdf

2-9-2025 https://www.usccb.org/resources/020925.pdf

2-10-2025 https://www.usccb.org/resources/021025.pdf

2-11-2025 https://www.usccb.org/resources/021125.pdf

2-12-2025 https://www.usccb.org/resources/021225.pdf

2-13-2025 https://www.usccb.org/resources/021325.pdf

2-14-2025 https://www.usccb.org/resources/021425.pdf

National Marriage Week 2025 At Home Retreatclick here to view!

National Marriage Week Additional Resources: 

USCCB

foryourmarriage.org

National Marriage Week USA

Radiate Love

Journey with the Saints! Teen Leadership Retreat at Camp Tekakwitha from February 7th through 9th

Journey with the Saints! Teen Leadership Retreat at Camp Tekakwitha from February 7th through 9th

In this retreat exclusive to high school students (ages 14 to 17), we will be walking through the lives of the Saints and how they can help us on our journey!

This experience is designed uniquely for teen high school students and will draw from our summer leadership program concepts. The weekend will include time for community, formation talks, games, adoration, Mass, and all the traditional Camp fun.

Come connect with new or old leadership program friends and grow in your faith together at our teen leadership retreat!

The retreat will be held from February 7th through February 9th and the cost is $75. To register, please click here.

Marriage Enrichment Retreat – March 14th at Green Lake Conference Center

Marriage Enrichment Retreat – March 14th at Green Lake Conference Center

All are welcome to join us for a wonderful Marriage Enrichment Weekend at the Green Lake Conference Center in Green lake, WI from March 14th through March 16th.

Good marriages can always be made better! Marriage is “a project to be worked on together” and a “process of growth” (Amoris Laetitia, no. 218, 221). Come and join us for a faith filled weekend retreat for married couples, no matter if you are newlywed or if you are celebrating milestone wedding anniversaries, all are welcome to participate.

To register, please click here!