Departments

The following departments make up the Central Offices of the Diocese of Winona.

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Annual Diocesan Appeal

Annual appeal, made through the diocesan parishes, for funding of the diocesan programs and mission.

Archives

Records on the diocese and its parishes are kept in the Diocesan Archives, located at the Diocesan Pastoral Center. Baptismal records are kept at the local parish.

Catholic Cemeteries

Resources on Catholic burial and the maintenance of Catholic cemeteries.

Catholic Schools

Information on Catholic school education and links to the 33 Catholic schools operated by the Diocese of Winona.

Communications

The Courier, dow.org, facebook, news releases, the bishop’s schedule – communicate with the Diocese of Winona.

Diaconate Formation

Men interested in learning more about becoming a permanent deacon will find the resources they need, as well as the diocesan program information.

Diocese of Winona Foundation

Trusted investments and planned giving will help your family and the Diocese of Winona.

Ecumenism

Learn more about the Catholic Church’s relationships with other faiths.

Evangelization

Share the Catholic faith with others

Finance

Stewardship of the temporal goods of the Church

Hispanic Ministry

Programs to ministry to the Hispanic population of the Diocese of Winona

Human Resources

Provides advisory services related to the administration of human resource policies, procedures and programs for parishes, schools and other institutions in the Diocese of Winona.

Lay Ministry Formation

Educational opportunities about for the laity of the diocese – including the Institute of Lay Ministry

Life

The Office of Life promotes the Dignity of the Human Person as made in the image and likeness of God and includes the areas of Marriage, Family, Respect Life, Safe Environment and other Social Issues.

Lifelong Faith Formation

Programs for the family, children, youth ministry and more.

Liturgy / Worship

Information on our faith practices, music, and liturgy

Marriage Preparation

Diocesan programs for the engaged to prepare for sacramental marriage.

Missions and Society for the Propagation of the Faith

Catholics support the missionary activities of the church throughout

Pastoral Care - Victim’s Assistance

Have you been hurt by a member of the church? Find resources and recourse here.

Pastoral Planning

Parish needs are constantly changing. The planning office oversees the distribution of pastoral services to parishes.

Planned Giving

Remember the diocese in your will, or invest for the future.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults –RCIA

Would you like to become a baptized Catholic? The process is detailed here.

Safe Environment Program

Programs for adults and volunteers working with youth to learn how to keep our children safe.

Social Justice

Works of justice and peace are a hallmark of the Church. Learn about our social action programs.

Stewardship and Development

The Annual Diocesan Appeal, investments and good stewardship of all resources.

Together Encounter Christ

A three-day experience of the Paschal Mystery for high school juniors through adults.

Tribunal

The judicial arm of the diocese, mostly known for its work on marriage annulment cases.

Vocations

Men interested in diocesan priesthood will find resources and contact information here.

Youth and Family

Youth ministry and family programs available in the Diocese of Winona.


     
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