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Bishop Ricken is Coming to St. Raphael! He will be speaking on "The Eucharist: Jesus' Gift to Us" on Tuesday, February 4th from 6:30-7:30 pm. Doors open at 6:10 pm to allow for RE pickup that evening.

The Catholic Faith Explained is a monthly opportunity to help all people to better understand the Catholic faith and the traditions of the Catholic Church, and allow you time with parish leadership to ask faith questions in a relaxed open-conversation format, and receive spiritual support.

Spring Session Begins February 5! Are you looking to improve your relationships? Be a better coworker, a more loving husband and father, or a deepen your connection with God? Men who answered yes to those questions have high praise for our city-wide That Man is You program. Wednesday mornings from 5:30 - 7:00AM at Father Carr's Place2B (NEW LOCATION)

We look forward to hosting our second Women of Faith event! Our theme for this year's events is "Welcoming Mary into Our Lives." Join us for a guest speaker and witness talks about the role Mary has in leading us into a deeper friendship with her Son, Jesus.

Saturday, November 2 • 9AM - 4PM Join us for a morning retreat that will leave you empowered and inspired. Discover the gifts the Holy Spirit gave you at your baptism. Explore how you may be called to share those gifts with others. Experience the presence of the Holy Spirit in your life.

First and Third Tuesdays of the month through July - begins May 7. Join us for a course on how to use the defense of our faith to effectively to share Jesus with others and become more confident ourselves. It will focus on special content to connect practical answers to common questions with a focus on sharing the Gospel.

Have you dreamed of going on pilgrimage to Rome, and seeing the center of the Catholic faith? The parish is exploring pilgrimage options to the Eternal City and other locations in Italy to celebrate the Jubilee in October 2025. Interested parishioners should sign up to learn more

Small groups are a great chance for developing strong friendships and partners in discipleship, having accountability to your Lenten promises, and growing in your spiritual life. Learn about this year's Lenten Small Groups - forming now!

8AM - 10:30 AM Women of faith are invited to gather for a morning of prayer, sharing, witness and encouragement.

The bishops of the United States have called for a Eucharistic Revival in the Church. Bishop Ricken has written a beautiful letter to our Diocese on the power of the Eucharist. You’re Invited to kindle or rekindle your love of Jesus in the Eucharist during this time of Revival and Worship by joining in a small group study of the Bishop's pastoral letter.   The Small Group Studies will take place on Tuesdays in June & July at 1PM or 6PM. 

The Missionary Leadership Institute is designed to serve the needs of a wide variety of parish leaders who seek to: - Discern their vocation: their particular call to holiness - Be formed as leaders to evangelize and disciple others - Receive the tools to foster a culture of missionary disciple - Serve more effectively as lay ecclesial ministers (parish staff)

Looking for an informative and interesting way to learn more about the Bible? Deacon Rick Hocking recommends "The Bible in a Year" podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz.

The Special Religious Education Voice program is committed to bring the Good News of Christ to all people, especially to persons with disabilities. Instruction is geared to 6th grade to adult learners with emphasis on student participation.

An evening of prayer to help men and women discern God's will for their lives. We would love for you to join us at St. Mary the first Friday of each month to pray and intercede for vocations!

All mothers are invited to join us for Mother Mary's Mantle - a Mother's group to support, love, and encourage mothers through every stage of life. Meets on Tuesday mornings, from 10-11:30am, in the Upper Room, at the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish Mission Center building (449 High Ave, Oshkosh).  

Discover God. Discover Scripture. Discover Community. Bible Study is held Thursday nights from 6pm-7pm in the Parish Office. Open to anyone.

Catholic Young Adults coming together to grow closer to Christ through community, liturgy, service, prayer and life. Join us! Are you in the Oshkosh area, Catholic, aged 18-39? Are you home from college for the summer? We'd love to meet you! Feel free to invite friends to OYA events.

Esto Vir is a spirituality ministry serving Catholic/Christian men from the Oshkosh area. They meet monthly on Saturday mornings at the St. Martin de Porres Chapel at Father Carr's Place 2B.

Nationally sought-after speakers Sister Miriam James Heidland and Father John Burns will be giving a talk titled "Behold, I Make All Things New: Man, Woman, and Redemption" at St. Mary Church.