Formation & education

2 Natural Family Planning classes. Immanuel-St. Joseph, Mankato, 7:30 p.m. Dan and Brenda Voracek of the Couple to Couple League. Call (507) 625-5008 or brevor@mnic.net.

3 Diocesan Marriage Preparation Program, St. Aloysius Education Center, Olivia. Contact diocesan Family Life Office, (507) 359-2966.

4 Divine Mercy Sunday.

Soul Food Series, St. Mary,

New Ulm, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Bishop John C. Nienstedt talk on "Getting the Most from the Sacrament of Confession." Call: (507) 233-9505.

National Conference of Catechetical Leadership’s Annual Meeting and Expo, Radisson Riverfront, St. Paul.

11 Mother’s Day.

World Day of Prayer for Vocations.

17 Catholic Communication Campaign in parishes in the New Ulm Diocese. (May 17-18)

21 Diocesan Directors of Religious Education Spring Fling, featuring Kathleen Landerville, sponsored by Silver Burdette. Victorian Inn, Hutchinson, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Cost $11.00 includes lunch. Info (507) 359-2966; cblickem@dnu.org

26 Memorial Day

29 Ascension of the Lord (Holy Day of Obligation transferred to June 1).