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Sebastian Modarelli attends CMAA conference with Seeds of Faith grant to learn Gregorian Chant. Seeds of Faith Enables Gregorian Chant, Elevates Liturgy August 18th, 2025 Sebastian Modarelli uses Seeds of Faith- Faith Formation grant to attend Church Music Association of America to learn Gregorian Chant. Cemetery Fund Best Practices Best Practices for Cemetery Fund Placement August 14th, 2025 Stewarding financial resources of cemeteries is no easy feat. We consulted Diocesan and national financial leaders for best practices on where to invest. OCIA Candidates Largest Group in This Century to Enter the Catholic Church August 8th, 2025 Todd Graff shares how CMA has impacted OCIA ministries in the Diocese of Winona-Rochester. Parish endowments What is a Parish Endowment & Why it Matters July 28th, 2025 Imagine a gift that gives in perpetuity! Learn more about what an endowment is & how it can help Catholic organizations sustain long term missions. Stewardship committees and ideas What is a Parish Stewardship Committee, Do I need One & How to Get Started July 14th, 2025 The Catholic Church defines stewardship as a way of life rooted in discipleship. Read on for ideas on how to bring stewardship into your local parish. Roy assembling Blessing Bags IHMS Propaedeutic Summer of Service: Poverty Immersion July 9th, 2025 Seminarian Roy Graff recounts his summer poverty immersion experience in Tampa, FL with Joseph Bartosh. St. Mary's Caledonia Church, MN A Catholic Tour of Southern Minnesota Begins July 8th, 2025 On the Road Again with Elizabeth Williams as she begins her Catholic tour of Southern Minnesota. The joy, the beauty and the inspiration. Roman Coloseum Walk Where Faith Has Walked: The 2025 Pilgrimage to Rome June 25th, 2025 Paul Larsen shares how the upcoming pilgrimage to Rome will step travelers into the sacred story of the Early Church. The trip blends Scripture, worship, history, and culture into a profound spiritual experience. Read the full article now. Catholic Ministries Appeal of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester 2025 Local Parishes Lift up DOWR and their own Beautiful Spaces May 30th, 2025 Diocese of Winona-Rochester parishes of Adams, Lyle, Rose Creek and Johnsburg annual give above and beyond for their CMAs. Here's how they benefit locally. A New Leaf for the Catholic Foundation of Southern MN in 2025 Foundation Turns a New Leaf in 2025 May 16th, 2025 There is a new energy reshaping the Catholic Foundation of Southern Minnesota. We are pleased to welcome two new team members to our organization! Read on: Bishops and seminarians chatting at 2025 annual Bishops and Rectors Dinner Bishop Neary Honored at Annual Bishop's and Rector Dinner May 9th, 2025 On April 25th, 2025, the Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary (IHMS) had another successful Bishops and Rector Dinner at the Rochester International Event Center. The evening was full of laughter, music, and a strong sense of community, as IHMS celebrated and honored the future of our faith, and raised funds for IHMS seminarian education. ParishResources_Poster Catholic Ministries Appeal 2025 May 7th, 2025