| Gatherings |
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Join our Network
of Former Volunteers to connect with other formers to start your own
gatherings!
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| Volunteer programs
headquartered in Minnesota |
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• One way to get connected
with current and/or former volunteers in the area is to plan intercommunity
volunteer gatherings such as prayer groups, game nights,
meals/picnics, etc.
The following program is headquartered in Minnesota:
Benedictine Associate
Program (Duluth), Catholic
Charities Volunteer Corps (Minneapolis) and
St. Joseph Workers (St.
Paul).
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| Parishes that current and
former volunteers have recommended |
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St. John's Parish on the campus of St. John's University is
very welcoming and the location in and of itself is very spiritual.
Also check out the
St.
John's Abbey in Collegeville.
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| Retreat
opportunities/spirituality centers |
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St. Francis Center, Little Falls, MN Franciscan Sisters of
the Little Falls 320-632-2981
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Pacem in Terris, St. Francis, Franciscan Retreat House
763-444-6408
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Franciscan Retreat House in Prior Lake, MN 952-447-2181
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Christ the King Retreat Center run by the Missionary Oblates of
Mary Immaculate is located in Buffalo, MN. Call 763-682-1394 for
information on retreats in the area.
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Benedictine Center of St. Paul's Monastery, St. Paul, MN
651-777-7251
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Spirituality Center, St. Benedict's Monastery in
St. Joseph,MN. Contact Sr. Rita Budig at 320-363-7115.
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| Social Justice
organizations and events |
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• Human
Life Alliance, http://www.humanlife.org/
• Office
for Social Justice, 328 West Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, 651-291-4477.
• Catholic
Charities, P.O. Box 379, 111 Market St., Suite 2A, Winona,
507-454-2270.
• Catholic
Pastoral Center, 1400 6th St. N., New Ulm, 507-359-2966.
• Catholic
Charities, 316 North 7th Avenue, St. Cloud, 320-650-1644.
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| Volunteer opportunities |
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Catholic Charities has a variety of
opportunities. The office is located at 286 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul,
MN, 55102-1899. For more information call contact Jon Slock at
1-800-336-2066.
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The
Hands On Network works to connect people with volunteer projects
around the United States. Contact the local affiliate,
Volunteer
Resource Center, for local opportunities.
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| Music, film, and other cultural events |
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Be sure to check out the many free activities on the campuses of SCSU
and CSB/SJU.
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Twin City Happenings/Events http://twincities.citysearch.com/
http://www.twincities.com/or
http://www.twin-cities.com/events/
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| Diocesan resources |
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Diocese of St. Cloud http://www.stcdio.org/
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Archdiocese of St. Paul
http://www.archspm.org/
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Diocese
of Duluth
http://www.dioceseduluth.org/
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| Other valuable resources |
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Twin City Happenings/Events http://twincities.citysearch.com/
http://www.twincities.com/or
http://www.twin-cities.com/events/
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