On November 21, the Diocese gathered with @BishopBarron at the Co-Cathedral in Rochester for the annual Mass for our deceased clergy. Together, we prayed for the repose of the souls of the clergy who faithfully served Christ and His Church throughout their lives.

The Church’s New Year Begins! Advent is here — a season to watch, wait, and prepare our hearts for Christ’s coming. May this new liturgical year be one of hope, prayer, and renewal in God’s promises.

R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord. For all of today's readings. visit here: https://t.co/8QoVI8g89C Image: Christ the King Window, Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Winona, MN

Today we wish @BishopBarron a very happy birthday! We give thanks for his faithful witness, inspiring teaching, and dedication to proclaiming the Gospel. May God continue to bless him with health, joy, and wisdom in the year ahead!

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R. The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice. For all of today's readings, visit here: https://t.co/8iAkCdCAuF Image: Woodland Stream by Paul Huet (French, 1803-1869)

Today we honor and pray for all who have served our nation. May God bless our veterans and grant eternal rest to those who gave their lives.

Come with us to Seoul for World Youth Day 2027! Learn more here: https://t.co/Y6xKOlKGel

This past Saturday, Bishop Barron took the time to visit and anoint the Catholic residents of the Whispering Creek nursing home in Janesville. He was also able to visit a resident who turned 107 this past year.

R. Though I walk in the valley of darkness, I fear no evil, for you are with me. For all of today's readings, visit here: https://t.co/LZE3fks7Hi Image: An Angel Frees the Souls of Purgatory by Ludovico Carracci (Italian, 1555 - 1619)

R. Alleluia, alleluia. Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, And I will give you rest, says the Lord. R. Alleluia, alleluia. For all of today's readings, visit here: https://t.co/PhWjoPTXIh

Open Hearts is an opportunity for young women to explore the beauty of religious life, meet religious women who are responding to God’s loving invitation to total consecration, and encounter different religious communities. Learn more and register here: https://t.co/4GI786Ha91

R. Alleluia, alleluia. God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, and entrusting to us the message of salvation. R. Alleluia, alleluia. For all of today's readings, visit here: https://t.co/a5w3DFgGLG Image: The Fence (1872) by Camille Pissarro (French, 1830 - 1903)

R. Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. For all of today's readings, visit here: https://t.co/ncIgSgjADt Image: October (1863) by William Trost Richards (American, 1833 - 1905)

R. The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power. For all of today's readings, visit here: https://t.co/DHc4sNV4Vu Image: Ship on the Touques (1888/1895) by Eugène Boudin (French, 1824 - 1898)

The Diocese of Winona-Rochester (DOW-R) is excited to send, for a second time, a group of religious and laity from our diocese to experience and participate in the Walk to Mary from May 1-3, 2026! Learn more and register by visiting here: https://t.co/pLN7m7GpQw

Today the Holy Father released Dilexi Te (“I Have Loved You”), his first Apostolic Exhortation on love for the poor. In this new document, Pope Leo XIV reminds us that faith and love for the poor cannot be separated. He invites the Church to make a preferential option for the

The October edition of The Courier is available now! Read the latest from the Diocese of Winona-Rochester by visiting here: https://t.co/jiNWYIy1jN

R. Alleluia, alleluia. Bless the LORD, all you angels, you ministers, who do his will. R. Alleluia, alleluia. For all of today's readings, visit here: https://t.co/4EpuDYGTNb

R. Praise the Lord, my soul! For all of today's readings, visit here: https://t.co/Th1W97YyO4 Image: Sunset (1875) by Winslow Homer (American, 1836 - 1910)