Archbishop Bernard Hebda calls for parish-based small groups across the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis

Archbishop Bernard Hebda has called for the formation of parish-based small groups throughout the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

At Sacred Heart parish in Robbinsdale, a small group for married couples has formed in response to this request. The group includes 12 couples, many of whom have children. To accommodate childcare needs, the husbands meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, while the wives meet on the first and third Tuesdays.

Nick and Natalie Ryan, along with Matt and Lizzy Chalberg and Aaron and Jessica Fimon, lead the group. Members meet at the home of the Fimons. The group provides social and practical support for families, including assistance with household projects and companionship through life events such as job changes, deaths, and the birth of children.