Hurricane Relief
The Diocese of Winona is taking up a special collection to support those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Funds will support the humanitarian and recovery efforts of Catholic Charities USA and will provide pastoral and rebuilding support to affected dioceses through the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. To learn more and to donate, visit www.dow.org
Tell Us What You Think
Many thanks to all you readers who have taken a moment to weigh in on The Courier's proposed transition to a new magazine format. If you haven't yet sent us your thoughts, we encourage you to do so. An online prototype of the proposed magazine, The Disciple, can be found at faithdigital.org/Winona/WINSpring17/ This quarterly magazine would place heavier emphasis on catechesis, evangelization, and witness stories from parishioners here in our diocese, while leaving some news and events coverage to our new diocesan website (dow.org). Please keep in mind that, while the online prototype shows a lot of sample material, a real issue of The Disciple would be printed on paper (with an online version available) and would feature stories and columns from within our diocese whenever possible. Please send any feedback on the magazine prototype, or on your experience as a reader of The Courier, to Associate Editor Nick Reller at nreller@ dow.org or 507-858-1257. In your comments, please indicate your parish, age, gender, and whether you consider yourself a regular reader of The Courier. What do you like about the magazine format? What is it missing? How does it compare to The Courier? Finally, if you belong to a parish or diocesan group that would be interested in holding a focus group (of about 20 people) regarding this prototype, please indicate that as well. Thank you!
WDCCW Plans Convention By CINDY MELING
ROCHESTER--The Winona Diocese Council of Catholic Women's bi-annual convention will be held Saturday, October 14, at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Rochester. Its theme is Instruments of the Holy Spirit. The day will begin with Msgr. Thomas Cook's presentation on the Miracle of the Sun, which will see its 100th anniversary on October 13. Our second speaker of the morning will be Bishop John M. Quinn, who will center his talk on our theme, Instruments of the
Holy Spirit. He will also celebrate Mass with us that day, during which time we will install our new officers for the WDCCW. In the afternoon, Fr. James Seitz will center his talk on consecration to Mary. Matilda and Beulah are funfilled ladies who will bring songs and words on our theme at the end of the day. The laughter they bring will send everyone home with light hearts and a desire to learn more about our faith. All women are welcome--college students, high school students, young and old--to this marvelous day. See the ad below for registration, and call 507-220-1712 with any questions.
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Cindy Meling is the president of the WDCCW.
-Courier Staff
Obituary Sister Lois (Mary Gilbert) Gilbert, SSND, 87, professed in 1950, died August 11, 2017, at Good Counsel in Mankato. A native of Minneapolis, she was a teacher, a high school guidance counselor, and a folk artist/educator. In the Diocese of Winona, she taught at St. Isidore in Litomysl (1964-65) and St. Joseph the Worker in Mankato (1965-66). She served as a guidance counselor and teacher at Good Counsel Academy in Mankato (197073 and 77-78). Following 48 years in elementary and sec-
ondary education, she used knowledge and skills gained through a sabbatical program to start a folk art program in Oakdale. She retired to Good Counsel in 2011.
September, 2017 w The Courier