08/25/2026
Join Catholic Order of Foresters for our next Fraternal Gathering on the stunning campus of Saint John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota!
Attendees will celebrate Mass alongside the Benedictine monks at Saint John's Abbey. They'll also get the chance to view pages from the Saint John's Bible, the first completely handwritten Bible commissioned by a Benedictine monastery in more than 500 years, a work that took 11 years to create.
A central part of the day is a hands-on charitable project supporting 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 who take part can earn verified service hours.
Can't make it to Collegeville? You can still help by purchasing items from our Amazon or Target wish lists, as everything donated goes straight to the women's center.
Register by September 11 to reserve your spot. Space is limited. You can pay online by credit card or choose the Pay by Check option during registration. Planning to stay overnight? Reserve your hotel room separately through the group block.
For more information and to register, visit https://www.catholicforester.org/2026-member-gathering/.
Questions? Contact Vice President of Fraternal, Judy James, at [email protected].
