Two Upcoming Legacy Planning Seminars for All Area Catholics

This fall, the Catholic Foundation of Southern Minnesota is partnering with Pax Christi Parish in Rochester and Crucifixion Parish in La Crescent to offer two Legacy Planning Seminars designed to help Catholics prepare their estate, funeral plans, and charitable legacy with clarity and intention. These evenings bring together local experts who will walk participants through the spiritual, practical, and financial dimensions of planning well.

Pax Christi Parish – Monday, October 19 at 5:30 PM

This seminar features Father John Sauer, Colin Maxon, Adam Nelson, and Joe Bakken. Together they will cover

• End‑of‑life spirituality and sacraments
• The Order of Christian Funerals
• Funeral home preparations
• A well‑designed Catholic estate plan, and
• How charitable giving can shape a lasting legacy

Light refreshments will be served, and all area Catholics are welcome.

RSVP on the Facebook event or by contacting the Foundation at 507‑218‑4098 or info@catholicfsmn.org.

Parish address is 4135 118th Avenue NW, Rochester MN 55901. Signage will direct you to the gathering space.

Crucifixion Parish, La Crescent – Tuesday, November 17 at 6:15 PM

This seminar features Ryan Hennessy, Financial Planner, and Kelly Iverson, Attorney, who will guide participants through maximizing the tax benefits of charitable giving, designating beneficiaries, and planning for retirement and long‑term financial stability. A question and answer session will follow and a Foundation representative will be available to answer questions about leaving a Catholic legacy.

Light refreshments will be served, and all area Catholics are welcome.

RSVP on the Facebook event or by contacting the Foundation at 507‑218‑4098 or info@catholicfsmn.org.

Parish address is 423 S 2nd Street, La Crescent MN 55947. Signage will direct you to the gathering space.

RSVP or Sign Up to Host Your Own

Both seminars are co‑hosted with the Catholic Foundation and are offered as a service to help families prepare with grace, confidence, and faith. If you'd like to see a seminar at your parish, reach out today. They are no cost and can be planned and put on entirely by the Foundation; or partner with us on the agenda and speakers - it's up to you!

RSVP is preferred for both events. To RSVP: 507‑218‑4098 or info@catholicfsmn.org We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Why this topic? The long-term financial stability of our Catholic organizations was surfaced by interviewees in our 2025 diocesan listening exercise across Southern Minnesota. The Catholic Foundation Board has selected this as our top strategic priority through 2030 with planned giving being a powerful way to solidify financial health for our Catholic institutions. Visit our FY27-FY30 strategic plan page to learn more.