Upcoming events

Things Theological presents Rabbi Barry D. Cytron speaking on "Jews and the Christian Connection” on Thursday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Church, W. 7th and Hubbell Sts., Mankato. Call (507) 388-3766 or visit www.sjwhf.org. Rabbi Cytron is an associate professor of theology at Saint John's University and the University of St. Thomas. Fellowship, coffee and rolls to follow in the auditorium.

Afternoon Retreat with Archbishop Nienstedt, May 26, 1:30-6:30 p.m., Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. Mass and supper included. For young men grades 7-12. Parents invited. RSVP by May 21 to diocesan Office of Vocations, (507) 359-2966; email: toddpetersen@mac.com.

Riverbend TEC, June 23-25, 2007 in Bird Island, MN. To register or for further information contact Fr. Dennis Labat, 112 West Van Dusen Street, Springfield, MN, 56087; (507) 723-4141;

e-mail: dclabat@newulmtel.net. or visit www.riverbendtec.org.

A live-in experience with the Benedictine Monks of Assumption Abbey, July 1-6, 2007. Call (701) 974-3315 or email:vocations@assumptionabbey.com; www.assumptionabbeycom