Life news in brief

Anniversary Mass and dinner 

Couples celebrating marriage year milestones of 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, and 55 or more are invited to the ninth annual Anniversary Mass and Dinner Saturday, Oct. 21. Mass will be at 5 p.m. with Bishop Daniel Felton at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary, with dinner to follow at Stella Maris — Holy Rosary Campus, 2802 E. Fourth St., Duluth. All are welcome at Mass, but space for dinner is limited to the first 50 couples who reserve a space. The dinner will be free for the celebrating couples. For spacing purposes, this event cannot accommodate additional family members this year. There is no charge for this event. Visit www.dioceseduluth.org/marriage-and-family-life to register. 

40 Days for Life 

The 40 Days for Life Duluth team is very pleased to announce there will be a fall 40 Days for Life prayer vigil this year, from Sept. 27 through Nov. 5. The Duluth 40 Days website is open and everyone is encouraged to register and start to consider what days and times they are available to witness to life by joining this peaceful prayer vigil. To help the planning team, please register as soon as possible at www.40daysforlife.com/en/duluth. Also, all are invited to the 40 Days for Life kickoff event Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. at the Women’s Care Center, 103 E. First St., Duluth, with Mass with Bishop Felton, followed by light refreshments and a praise and worship service outside at 7 p.m. across from the Building for Women. 

Retrouvaille 

Thinking about separation or divorce? Hurting? Angry? Feel helpless? Retrouvaille is a lifeline for troubled marriages. Couples learn the tools to rediscover each other and heal their marriage. 100% confidential. Since 1977, more than 40,000 marriages have been saved worldwide. Weekend experiences will be held Oct. 6-8 and Dec. 1-3 at the Best Western Hotel in Eagan. Email [email protected] or visit www.helpourmarriage.org for more information.