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Witness of Hope Grants Six Parishes Awarded Grants after DOW-Rs Called & Sent Event, Supporting Synod Implementation Six Parishes Awarded Called & Sent Grants Thanks to a Generous Anonymous Gift July 9th, 2026 Six parishes received Witness of Hope grants following DOW-R's Called & Sent event supporting local synod implementation projects. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Impact Grows in Our Diocese CGS Grows Impact in Our Diocese: Pax Christi & Rebecca Gust June 2nd, 2026 See how Montessori‑based catechesis is renewing youth ministries across the Diocese of Winona‑Rochester through support of a Seeds of Faith Endowment grant. You're Invited to Panels on Stewarding Resources in Turbulent Times Evenings of Clarity and Confidence: Stewarding Parish Resources in a Turbulent Time January 20th, 2026 Attend upcoming free events to learn how parish leaders can navigate investing, donor behavior, & financial decision‑making with confidence today. First Annual Witness of Hope Grant First Annual Witness of Hope Grant: When Blessings Become Responsibility December 22nd, 2025 The first annual Witness of Hope Grant supports urgent needs across Southern Minnesota through humble, faith-filled giving. Walking with our Immigrant Neighbors Walking With Our Immigrant Neighbors: A Look Inside Catholic Charities’ CARE Program December 17th, 2025 Isaac Landsteiner, Director of Parish Social Ministry at Catholic Charities, shares about their CARE program and the support it gives to our immigrant neighbors. meal-for-f-f-winona Sharing Faith Through Fellowship: How a Seeds of Faith Grant Is Bringing Families Together in Winona November 13th, 2025 When families gather around a table to share a meal, something special happens. Conversations flow more easily; laughter fills the room, and connections deepen. For the Cathedral of Sacred Heart in Winona, these simple meals have become moments of grace that are transforming their parish community.  Headshot of Fr. Raul Silva Supporting Hispanic Ministry Across the Diocese of Winona-Rochester November 12th, 2025 CMA funds help support Hispanic Ministry across the diocese. 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. 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.