Mission of the
National
Eucharistic
Revival
To renew the Church by enkindling a living relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist.
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL
When is it taking place?
Who is involved locally?
How does this connect with the synod?
How do I get involved?
We are all invited to be a part of the grassroots renewal of our faith throughout the Eucharistic Revival. Here are some of the ways you can participate:
Eucharistic Revival Opportunities
Beginning in January, the diocese’s Eucharistic Revival initiative is hosting “BREAD Talks” in each of the diocese’s five deaneries, each at a different brewery. At each of the events, which are modeled after the popular Ted Talks, local speakers will stand up and give brief testimonies, or “Eucharistic love stories.” Following their sharing, a main speaker will give a longer talk, about 20-30 minutes, on a Eucharistic theme.
These are in-person events only.
Download the flyer (PDF)
THURS.
January 5 | 6:30 p.m.
at The Main Gate – Little Falls
with Father Scott Pogatchnik and special guests
SUN.
February 19 | 2:00 p.m.
at Sunken Ship Brewing – Princeton
with Matt Kehrer and guests Joe Molitor & Leah Corrales
THURS.
March 9 | 6:30 p.m.
at Back Shed Brewing – Waite Park
with Laura Kelly Fanucci and guests Philip Shefveland & Jason Prigge
SUN.
April 16 | 2:00 p.m.
at Thousand Lakes Brewing – Parkers Prairie
with George Jay and guests Mary Rademacher & Cathy Behrens
SUN.
May 21 | 2:00 p.m.
at Bad Habit Brewing Company – St. Joseph
with Melaine Myklebust and guests Danny Kremers & Deacon Dan Dullinger
FIRSTFRIDAYSNOVENA
Join people from around the diocese for a Cor Jesu (Heart of Jesus) First Fridays Novena — an evening of Mass, adoration and reconciliation.
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February 3, 6:30 p.m., St. Ann, Wadena
with Father Aaron Kuhn
March 3, 6:30 p.m., All Saints, Holdingford with Father Gregory Mastey
April 7, 6:30 p.m., Good Friday- (No Cor Jesu) Please receive Holy Communion at the Good Friday Service to fulfill the April devotion
May 5, 6:30 p.m., St. Catherine, Farming
June 2, 6:30 p.m., St. Mary, Alexandria
with Father Matthew Kuhn
July 7, 6:30 p.m., St. Mary, Milaca
with Father Derek Wiechmann
August 4, 6:30 p.m., Christ the King, Browerville with Father Mitchell Bechtold
September 1, 6:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Cathedral, St. Cloud with Father Scott Pogatchnik
Fall 2022 Regional Ministry Gatherings
CORE
TEAM
MEMBERS:
- Kristi Anderson, chair | St. Mary’s Cathedral, St. Cloud
- Father Derek Wiechmann, co-chair | Four Pillars in Faith ACC | Foreston, Milaca, Mora, Ogilvie
- Abbey Dupuy | Harvest of Hope ACC
- Michael Haney | Holy Trinity, Royalton
- Father Kermit Holl, OSC | Crosier Priory, Onamia
- Father Tom Knoblach | One in Christ ACC | Mayhew Lake, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, St. Stephen
- Father Gregory Mastey | Mary and the Saints ACC | Elmdale, Holdingford, St. Anna, St. Francis, St. Wendel, Upsala
- Hannah Molitor | Immaculate Conception, Rockville
- Brother Paul Vincent Niebauer, OSB | St. John’s Abbey, Collegeville
- Rita Olson | St. Louis, Foreston
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Arturo Salgado | St. Mary, Melrose
- Father Todd Schneider | MAAA Parishes ACC | Browns Valley, Chokio, Morris, Wheaton
- Philip Shefveland | Christ Church Newman Center, St. Cloud
- Sister Julie Schleper, OSB | St. Benedict’s Monastery, St. Joseph
- Rita Vanderwerf | St. Mary, Alexandria
- Deacon John Wocken | St. Mary’s Cathedral, St. Cloud
- Daniella Zsupan-Jerome | St. John’s School of Theology, Collegeville
DIOCESAN STAFF:
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Janet Dusek | Office of Marriage and Family
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Barbara Simon-Johnson | Office of Communications/Development
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Joe Towalski | Office of Communications/Development
WORKING TEAMS:
EDUCATION TEAM:
Overview – Find ways to teach about the Eucharist through various means including but not limited to social media platforms, speakers, events; collaborating on diocesan and/or parish initiatives
OUTREACH TEAM:
Overview – Reach out to those on the margins, those who have left the Church, those who are unchurched, those who haven’t attended in a while; consider ecumenical component; explore multicultural possibilities; connect with youth and young adults
PRAYER TEAM:
Overview – Identify and work with apostolates (KCs, DCCW, etc.) to pray for and support Revival efforts; Identify and promote current prayer and devotion opportunities; Find ways to offer new opportunities (work closely with education team)
EVENTS TEAM:
Overview – Collaborate on diocesan events during the diocesan year including kickoff event, days of prayer, regional ministry gatherings, lead up to Diocesan Eucharistic Congress in 2023; help with parish/ACC events in second year; help in planning delegation to Indianapolis in 2024
- Anne McCarney (lead)
- Janet Dusek
- Michael Haney
- Brad Isberberner
- Father Tom Knoblach
- Michael Rubbelke
- Barbara Simon-Johnson
- Sara Van Beck
- Deacon John Wocken
- Abbey Dupuy (co-lead)
- Jason Prigge (co-lead)
- Deacon Jim Schulzetenburg (co-lead)
- Bonnie Schulzetenburg (co-lead)
- Leah Brix
- Tom Delaney
- Rita Olson
- Father Todd Schneider
- Jill Svihel
- Rita Vanderwerf
- Bailey Ziegler
- Hannah Molitor (lead)
- Madi Field
- Brenda Heinen
- Tudie Hermanutz
- Dino Kremer
- Sue Massmann
- Kristin Molitor
- Tricia Walz
- Carleen Willenbring
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Patron of the Eucharistic Revival
Blessed
Carlo
Acutis
Patron of the Eucharistic Revival
Saint
Manuel
González
García
