2	Annual World Day for Consecrated Life to be marked in dioceses nationwide. (Feb. 2-3) Charismatic Renewal Day at St. Mary’s, New Ulm, 9:00 a.m. concluding with Mass at 1:30 p.m. Keynote: Sister Ann Shields, well-known storyteller who works with Renewal Ministries in Michigan. Cost is $10, includes lunch. Contact your local parish.
4	"Ancient Lives and Texts of Ethiopia", an exhibit for Black History Month, Feb. 4-March 29 at the Hill Monastic Manuscript Library, St. John’s University, Collegeville. Presentations and supplemental information available for both teachers and students. Contact Deborah Shepherd, (320) 363-2075; dshepherd@csbsju.edu
8	Marriage Encounter Weekend, Feb. 8-10 in Mankato. Contact Brad and Bobbi Nawrocki, (507) 388-8014.
9	Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Board Meeting, Marshall, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
13	Ash Wednesday World Marriage Day
14	Valentine’s Day Marriage: Is it Just a Piece of Paper?", to air over PBS stations. This documentary mixes the testimony of national experts with the voices of "real people". Check your local TV guide for times of broadcast.
17	First Sunday of Lent Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion, 3:00 p.m. at Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, New Ulm. Black and Indian Home Missions collection in parishes throughout the diocese.
18	Presidents Day
20	Diocesan Vocation Fair, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Anne, Wabasso. Religious Education Program: Grades 7-12. Call Fr. John Richter, (507) 342-5190.
24	Diocesan Vocation Fair, 1-4:00 p.m., St. Francis, Benson. Religious Education Program: Grades 6-8. Call Sr. Louise Bauer: (320) 842-2471.