Formation & education

1 Diocesan Marriage Preparation Program, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., St. Aloysius Education Center, Olivia. Contact diocesan Office of Family Life, (507) 359-2966.

15-16 Catholic Communication Campaign in parishes throughout the New Ulm diocese.

16 Defending the Family: What’s Wrong with Same-Sex Marriage? Presenter: Bishop John C. Nienstedt, 7 p.m. at Church of St. Mary’s, New Ulm, MN. Call (507) 233-9505 for further information.