6 New Ulm Diocese Marriage Preparation Weekend, May 6-7, Sheep Shedde Inn, Olivia. Call diocesan Family Life Office, (507) 359-2966.

8 Special Retreat on Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina, May 8-10, Christ the King Retreat Center, Buffalo, MN. Retreat leader: Father Basil Pennington, OCSO. This will be a time for daily Eucharist, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, solitude, and dialogue. Call (612) 682-1394.

19 Special Silent Retreat for Women, May 19-21, Christ the King Retreat Center, Buffalo, MN. Theme: Reconciliation: Hope of the New Millennium. Call (612) 682-1394.

20 Ministry Fair, May 20-21, at Holy Redeemer parish, Marshall, MN. Sponsored by the Holy Redeemer Stewardship Committee. For more information see article on page 4.

21 Catholic Communication Campaign in parishes throughout the New Ulm diocese.