Parish Events

“Acquire the Fire”
Confirmation Retreat

Joe Roueche will be presenting “Acquire the Fire” on Wednesday, November 6th at 6:30pm.
St. John’s Catholic Church

Everyone is Welcome

Joe Roueche has been igniting the Catholic faith in young people, catechists, parents and teachers with his inspiring and dynamic presentations and training seminars for over 20 years. Drawing from his vast experience on the parish, archdiocesan and national levels, Joe brings a one-of-a-kind background to his messages which energize, enliven and equip. He has been a featured youth ministry and catechetical presenter in the following Arch/Dioceses:
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN
The Diocese of Duluth, MN
The Diocese of Winona, MN
The Diocese of New Ulm, MN
The Diocese of LaCrosse, WI
The Diocese of Green Bay, WI
The Diocese of Superior, WI
Joe has been on staff for over twenty years with NET Ministries, an international Catholic youth retreat ministry based in St. Paul, MN. There at NET, he founded and directs the highly successful Catholic youth evangelization program, “LIFELINE”, which draws over 1,000 young people each month.

In addition, Joe launched and continues to lead “The Gathering”, a monthly training event for Youth and Faith Formation Directors in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. He is married to his wonderful wife, Margaret, has three children and lives in the Twin Cities.

Joe holds a Master’s Degree in Theological Studies from Ave Maria University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee.