The diocesan group of seven seminarians at Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Winona, Minnesota, started their spring semester on Jan. 5 and shared a photo of their first day back. Pray for our seminarians and pray for vocations.

Official letters from Bishop John E. Keehner accepting requests for retirement from two permanent deacons, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

The Jefferson area Catholic Daughters of America (CDA) Court #390 sponsored the annual Christmas party for the residents of Imagine the Possibilities group homes on Dec. 16 at the parish center in Jefferson. The CDA provided refreshments, led singing of Christmas carols, and played bingo.