2026 THEME: Life is Worth Living…Well!
Archbishop Bernard Hebda warmly invites all clergy, parish and school staff and affiliated organizations to the Annual Appreciation Open House and Benefits Fair
Date: Tuesday, October 6
Time: 2 – 5 p.m.
Location: Archdiocesan Catholic Center, 777 Forest Street, St. Paul, MN 55106
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In celebration of the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, this year’s theme is Life Is Worth Living…Well! Join us as we celebrate the dedicated parish and school staff who faithfully serve our archdiocese every day. Together, we will honor Archbishop Sheen’s connection to the archdiocese while exploring ways to support your health, well-being and overall quality of life.
We are excited to welcome our benefit providers, who will be available throughout the event to answer your questions, provide helpful resources, and help you make the most of the benefits available to you through the archdiocese. The timing is especially helpful, as the benefits open enrollment begins Oct. 21.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
2 p.m. Doors open to visitors (register in the main lobby)
2:30 p.m. Welcome and opening prayer and Adoration (chapel)
4:30 p.m. Drawings (east lawn*)
4:45 p.m. Special $500 Tech Grant drawing and closing blessing (east lawn*)
5 p.m. Conclusion
* St. Joseph Hall if inclement weather
Join us—rain or shine! Whether you stop by briefly or spend more time exploring, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the archdiocese, meet with our benefit providers, and discover valuable resources that support your health, well-being and ministry. Each person attending will receive a t-shirt!
Come celebrate the incredible work you do each day, learn more about the benefits available to you, and enjoy time together as we continue our shared mission of making Jesus known and loved throughout the Twin Cities.
We hope you will join us for an afternoon of celebration, connection and support!
The ACC Appreciation Open House & Benefits Fair Committee
ACTIVITIES
The Archdiocesan staff is looking forward to welcoming you to the Archdiocesan Catholic Center (ACC) to enjoy appetizers and refreshments, enter to win drawings, and have some fun!
- Receive answers to your benefit questions prior to the Oct. 21 open enrollment.
- Meet ACC staff and tour our offices to learn how we can assist you in your ministries.
- Sign up for the drawings, and fill out your program guide with points of interest.
- Participate in prayer rope making with the Office of Indian Ministry.
- Enjoy a chair massage.
- Tour the Archdiocesan archives.
- Check out historical pieces to connected to Fulton Sheen.
- Pick up a World Mission Rosary and prayer pamphlet.
- Collect a Fulton Sheen prayer card.
- Join in photo ops with Pope Leo, St. Carlos Acutis, and Archbishop Fulton Sheen.
- Check out this year’s Catholic School Visual Arts Exhibition winners.
- Play outdoor lawn games and enjoy music.
- Enjoy complimentary beverages and delicious appetizers.
- SPECIAL DRAWING! $500 Tech Grant from the Catholic United Financial Foundation to a parish or school in attendance at the ACC Open House!
BENEFIT PROVIDERS
- “Ask Fran” booth
- Benefitfocus (benefit platform)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Delta Dental
- Fairview EAP
- HSA / FSA
- Learn to Live
- Legal Shield (identity theft)
- One Digital
- Paycor
- St. Paul Chiropractic and Natural Medicine Center (5–10 min. chair massages)
- TransAmerica (403b retirement and additional benefits – hospital, critical illness, short term disability)
- Unum (long-term disability)
- Vital Rx
- VSP Vision
