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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. CARE logo 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. Rochelle Fay and children in front of a whiteboard. A New Start for St. Finbarr Faith Formation October 7th, 2025 St. Finbarr exceeds CMA goals and uses funds to support faith formation. Hands holding a rosary The Power of Prayer- Sarah Striemer, Saint John Vianney (SJV) School Principal September 11th, 2025 Young adult Bible study DOWR Young Adults Celebrate Our Faith with Bishop Barron September 4th, 2025 Young adults from the Diocese of Winona-Rochester attend a yearly Mass specifically for young adults. After, they have the opportunity to ask Bishop Barron questions about our faith. Hope Shop Collage Fairmont MN Hope in Action: A “How To” on St. John Vianney's Outreach Through the Hope Shop September 4th, 2025 St. John Vianney Parish has opened its heart to serve through the Hope Shop, a volunteer-run initiative. See how your parish can start your own. 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. 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. 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.