Men’s Cursillo
February 19-22, 2026
Step away from the noise of daily life and rediscover your purpose, your faith, and the strength of brotherhood. Cursillo is an abbreviation of the full title: CURSlLLO DE CRISTIANDAD which means "A Short Course in Christian Community Living." The weekend is a three-day learning, sharing, inspirational experience of living in a Christian community. During the three days of a Cursillo weekend a person not only hears inspiring talks on what it really means to be a Christian but experiences the joy of building and being part of a genuine Christian community.
Suggested Donation determined by Cursillo leadership.
Pre-Marriage Retreat
February 28-Mar 1, 2026
All engaged couples are invited to come be Transformed in Love. On this weekend retreat, couples will learn about how God designed marriage to be a reflection of His love for humanity and how in marriage, couples get to participate in God’s absolute love. Couples will also learn practical tools for a healthy marriage while diving into a deeper understanding of the nature of marriage. Engaged couples are invited to participate in relationship-building conversations and activities with their future spouse and hear firsthand marriage experiences from our Diocese of Crookston host couples.
Suggested Donation per couple: $300
Reason For Hope Retreat
March 7th 2:00 PM - March 8th 2:00 PM, 2026
Are you a high schooler that is desiring to learn more about your faith? Have you had an encounter with the Lord that you desire to deepen? These retreats are for you! These 24-hour retreats are inspired by 1 Peter 3:15 “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect”.
Suggested Donation: $95
Till Death Do Us Part – Widow/Widowers Retreat
March 16th 6:00 PM - March 18th 12:00 PM
A retreat designed specifically for widows or widowers who are on the journey of life after the death of a beloved spouse. We will search to see how God blesses and is active in our lives: in the past, in our new self, our family, our friends and the future. We will explore the changes in our pattern of life and how we cope with the world in a new “normal”. Together we will search for meaning in the question: How can our relationship with Jesus bring us fulfillment, peace, and joy?
Women’s Cursillo
March 19-22, 2026
Step away from the noise of daily life and rediscover your purpose, your faith, and the strength of sisterhood. Cursillo is an abbreviation of the full title: CURSlLLO DE CRISTIANDAD which means "A Short Course in Christian Community Living." The weekend is a three-day learning, sharing, inspirational experience of living in a Christian community. During the three days of a Cursillo weekend a person not only hears inspiring talks on what it really means to be a Christian but experiences the joy of building and being part of a genuine Christian community.
Suggested Donation determined by Cursillo leadership.
Marriage Enrichment Weekend Retreat: Marital Tenderness
March 27-28, 2026
Married couples are invited to a weekend marriage retreat focused on the Spirituality of Marital Tenderness. Pope Francis wrote that “Tenderness is a concrete reality to help us understand the affection that the Lord nourishes for us.” This retreat will be a reflection on how spouses can refelect the Lord’s affection to each other. Deacon Mark Krejci, Office of Missionary Discipleship, will lead couples through sessions as well as offer times for prayer, adoration, the Holy Mass and conversation. The retreat begins at 5:00 p.m. Friday and will conclude by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Women’s Silent Retreat
April 16th 5:00 PM - April 19th 1:00 PM, 2026
This silent retreat lead by Bishop Cozzens will consist of conferences each day aimed at helping you to relate and receive from God in the present, with daily Mass, daily Eucharistic Adoration, and plenty of opportunities for silence and solitude. In addition, there will be times of individual spiritual direction. There will be plenty of guidance in terms of how to be in the silence on retreat, so if this is your first silent retreat there is no need to fear.
Suggested Donation: $380
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