Journeying through Lent in Hope Dear Friends in Christ,
Rejoice in Hope Bishop John M. Quinn lars to aide us – Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. If you’re like me, it is not always easy to stick to the original plan. On
Every Life is Precious Again this spring, members of the Diocese of Winona are participating in the 40 Days for Life Campaign. It is a focused pro-life campaign with a vision to access God’s
power through prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil to end abortion. The campaign explains that their mission is “to bring together the body of Christ in a spirit of unity during a focused 40 day campaign of prayer, fasting, and peaceful activism, with the purpose of repentance, to seek God’s favor to turn hearts and minds from a culture of death to a culture of life, thus bringing an end to abortion.” Please check our events page to find a campaign near you. 24 Hours for the Lord In his Message for Lent 2015, Pope Francis said, “Let us not underestimate the power of so many voices united in prayer! The 24 Hours for the Lord initiative, which I hope will be observed on the March 13-14 throughout the Church, also at the diocesan level, is meant to be a sign of this need for prayer.” The theme that the Holy Father has asked us to take up over the 24 Hours for the Lord is “God rich in mercy” (Eph 2:4). I would urge you to
join with us and the Holy Father in praying during this special initiative. Find out what your parish might have organized and get involved. At the Cathedral of the Sacred
est responses and being willing to work together towards a positive goal of new life for the future of our diocese. Last month I brought attention to God doing something particu-
Let us never underestimate the power of prayer! Heart we will have 8 a.m. Mass on that Saturday, March 14 followed by Adoration and confessions from 9 a.m. until noon. I will be celebrating the 5:15 p.m. Mass at the Cathedral that evening. Let us never underestimate the power of prayer! In a culture that continues to dismiss all things religious as foolish and outdated, let us stand for the Truth. Let us join together with dioceses all across the world raising our voices to the Lord, our Savior. Pastoral Planning: Vision 2016 Our Pastoral Planning process continues to move forward. I want to thank you for your hon-
From the Bishop
Lenten Journey How is your Lenten journey going so far? I hope you had a chance to make a plan for your spiritual life this Lent. If not, I encourage you to start today. Remember, the Church offers three important pil-
journeys in our everyday lives, we tend to encounter problems or detours that require us to modify or change the original plan. Sometimes, we just simply get off track and lose sight of what the end goal really is. This is particularly true with our spiritual lives during the season of Lent; things come up or something goes wrong, and we tend to want to simply give up. But don’t lose hope! Although your journey may not be perfect, continue to strive on the path to holiness. If you stumble upon challenges, offer them to Christ, have faith and keep moving forward. After all, our ultimate destination on this Lenten journey is the joy of Easter! Know of my prayers for you as I make my own Lenten journey, and I ask you to keep me in yours as well.
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larly new in the Diocese of Winona this Lent. We are readying ourselves, so to speak, for this upcoming “springtime” of growth in which Vision 2016 calls all the faithful of the diocese to renewal, to see ourselves as evangelizers, bringing the Good News to others. Let us continue to pray together as we walk down this path and always place the Eucharist at the center of our discussions, planning and our lives. God bless you. Sincerely in Christ,
Most Rev. John M. Quinn Bishop of Winona
Bishop's Calendar cont'd March 8, Sunday 8:30 a.m. – Mass at Christ the King Church, Byron 10:30 a.m. – Mass at Holy Family Church, Kasson March 9, Monday – March 12, Thursday Washington, D.C. for United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Meetings March 13, Friday 9 a.m. – Teach at St. Mary University, Winona 7 p.m. – Diocese of Winona Review Board Meeting, Rochester March 14, Saturday 5:15 p.m. – Mass at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Winona March 15, Sunday 9:30 a.m. – Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church, Rochester 11:15 a.m. – Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church, Rochester
March 15, Sunday – March 18, Wednesday Triduum Retreat for Priests March 19, Thursday 11 a.m. – Anointing Mass, St. Anne Extended Healthcare, Winona 1 p.m. – Holy Hour (Bishop’s Cabinet) 2 p.m. – Bishop’s Cabinet Meeting 7 p.m. – Dinner and Q & A, St. Thomas More Newman Center, Winona March 20, Friday 6:30 a.m. – Lauds and Mass, Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary, Winona 9 a.m. – Teach at St. Mary University, Winona 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Seminarian Evaluations, Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary, Winona March 21, Saturday 12:15 p.m. – Mass at Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe for DOW Women’s Lenten Retreat and “Hope for
Life” pilgrimage, La Crosse, WI March 22, Sunday 9 a.m. – Mass at Pax Christi Church, Rochester 10:45 a.m. – Mass at Pax Christi Church with presentation of Pillars of Faith Award, Rochester
March 28, Saturday 4:30 p.m. – Mass and Shroud of Turin Presentation, Saint John the Evangelist Church, Rochester March 30, Monday 7 p.m. – Chrism Mass, Queen of Angels Church, Austin
March 24, Tuesday 10:45 a.m. – 7 p.m. – Mass and Founders Day celebration, Saint Mary University, Winona
April 2, Holy Thursday 7 p.m. – Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Winona
March 26, Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. - Visits with seminarians, Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary, Winona
April 3, Good Friday 12 a.m. – Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion, Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Winona
March 27, Friday 9 a.m. – Teach at St. Mary University, Winona 2 p.m. – Clergy Personnel Committee Meeting, Winona 5:30 p.m. – Mass, Confirmation and Dinner, Federal Medical Center, Rochester
April 4, Holy Saturday 8 p.m. – Easter Vigil, Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Winona April 5, Easter Sunday 10:30 a.m. – Solemn Easter Mass of the Resurrection, Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Winona March, 2015 w The Courier