Parishes, Catholic schools and other Catholic organizations are invited to use the resources below, as they see fit, to communicate about various liturgical seasons, feasts, holidays, events and Archdiocesan initiatives. Find template graphics for 2026 holidays on Canva.
Events & Announcements
Also simply referred to as Bulletin Announcements, this resource contains events and announcements from our local church, including the Archdiocese and other parishes.
These are sent out weekly, along with Content Calendar updates, professional development and other resources via the This Week in Communications e-newsletter. If you are not currently receiving this and would like to, please request it through Mission Support.
Content by the Month
Ongoing
September 2026
Sept. 26 – Called and Gifted™ Workshop
Sept. 26 – Chapter Two Marriage Prep Retreat
Sept. 26 – Deacon Discernment Day
Sept. 27 – Solidarity Mass
Sept. 28 – Reclaiming the Sacred through Beauty: A Webinar for Survivors and Those Who Care for Them
October 2026
Oct. 2 – October Rosary, Exposition and Benediction
Oct. 16-18 – Archbishop’s Discernment Retreat
Oct. 17 – Ars Celebrandi Workshop
Oct. 25 – World Mission Rosary Pilgrimage (St. Peter Claver, St. Paul)
Oct. 29 – Saint John Paul II Champions for Life Luncheon and Award Ceremony
Oct. 29 – Nov. 1 – Damascus Men’s Retreat (Spanish)
November 2026
Nov. 6 – National Homeschool Day of Prayer
December 2026
Dec. 3-6 – Damascus Women’s Retreat
Dec. 12 – Ordination of Permanent Deacons
Additional Resources
Flocknote Partners: Together on the Journey from Archbishop Hebda
- About the Flocknote partnership
- Launch kit
- Video landing page on Archdiocesan site
- RSS feed link for Archbishop’s Weekly Word newsletter (to add to websites)
- From Flocknote: Downloadable Signup Flyers, Launch Cards, and Graphics
Discipleship and Evangelization / Pastoral Letter Implementation
- Find resources for Only One Thing Is Necessary, Archbishop Hebda’s pastoral letter to families.
- Find small group information and materials on archspm.org/ect.
- Pastoral Letter (Also: Share the Pastoral Letter Podcast by Archbishop Hebda!)
- Pray the Archdiocesan Evangelization Prayer (and share videos in English and Spanish)
National Eucharistic Revival
- Find the latest on the Eucharistic Revival
Pro-Life Resources
Best Practices / Professional Development
Request “This Week in Communications” (via Mission Support)
From the Vatican Dicastery for Communication: “Towards Full Presence: A Pastoral Reflection on Engagement with Social Media”
Invitation to Join/Visit Parish
- Join us card for new residents (thanks to St. Joseph, Rosemount)
- Canva templates for churches (see non-profit membership info)
- Plan your visit example (thanks to Our Lady of Peace, Minneapolis)
- Connect card examples (from Church Marketing University)
