Invitation to Members

Dear Member,

Imagine standing in front of a modern sacred masterpiece, worshiping alongside the Benedictine monastic community, and putting your faith into action all in a single day.

We are excited to invite you to our next Catholic Order of Foresters Fraternal Gathering on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the stunning campus of Saint John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota!

We have some neat things planned …

Mass With Monks

During our time on campus, attendees will have the unique privilege of celebrating Mass alongside the Benedictine monks at Saint John’s Abbey!

Saint John’s Bible Viewing

Members will also have the rare opportunity to view pages from the absolutely breathtaking Saint John’s Bible, which is the first completely handwritten Bible commissioned by a Benedictine monastery in more than 500 years. It took 11 years to create!

Hands-On Charitable Project

A central focus of our gathering is a hands-on charitable project that directly supports a women’s center in Minnesota. Attendees will assemble care packages, stock everyday items, and prepare supportive materials for local mothers and women in crisis transition. Students attending the event can earn verified service hours by taking part in this project, too!

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If you are unable to travel to Collegeville, you can still participate by purchasing needed items directly off our official Amazon and Target wish lists.

To access the Target wish list, you will need to go to Target’s Registry & Wish List page on target.com.

1. Enter the name Catholic Order of Foresters Community Wish List
2. Select View Registry or wish list next to Catholic Order of Foresters Community Wish List

Every donated item will go straight to the women’s center.

Space for this gathering is limited, and the registration deadline is Friday, September 11, 2026.

You may also register by clicking or pressing the button below.