Discernment 101 workshop

Discernment of Spirits according to St. Ignatius of Loyola

Sponsored by the Oshkosh Area Catholic Parishes

With Fr. Bob Gross


Sunday, January 17, 2027

2-5 pm

St. Raphael, Good Samaritan Hall


On any given day, there is a lot happening inside us – joy, peace, delight, anger, fear, frustration, discouragement, and more thoughts than we can count. How can we know when the Holy Spirit is working within all this and is the source of inspirations we receive? When should we suspect that it might be another, unholy spirit seeking to influence us? And how are we to respond?


If you have ever asked any of these questions or wondered what exactly “discernment of spirits” is, this workshop is for you. Fr. Bob Gross, an experienced spiritual director from the Archdiocese of Dubuque, will be our guide. Fr. Gross is gifted at making the wisdom of our Catholic spiritual tradition accessible to everyone.


RSVP Here


For more information, contact Sara Scheunemann:

sara.scheunemann@raphael.org

920-233-8044, ext. 228


Sponsors: 

Most Blessed Sacrament

St. Jude the Apostle

St. Mary, Omro

St. Mary, Winneconne

St. Raphael the Archangel


Women of Faith

Gather. Pray. Listen. Share.


Save the date for our next event on the morning of Saturday, April 24, at St. Raphael! Sponsored by the Catholic Parishes of Oshkosh.


Contact Sara Scheunemann for more information at sara.scheunemann@raphael.org.

Women's Small Groups


Mom's Group

For moms with children at home

Location: St. Raphael, Good Samaritan Hall

Dates: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month (Sept-May)

Time: 9-10:30 am

Summer playdates: Contact us for details!

Childcare provided


Working Mom's Group 
Location: St. Raphael, Rooms 110-111 (off Good Samaritan Hall)

Dates: 2nd Saturday of the month

Time: 9-10 am

Childcare provided upon request


A Daytime Group for Women Generally

Location: St. Raphael, Rooms 104-106

Dates: 3rd Monday of the month
Time: 2-3 pm

An Evening Group for Women Generally

Location: St. Raphael, Parent Room (near the bathrooms)

Dates: 3rd Monday of the month, September to May
Time: 7-8 pm


Please contact Sara Scheunemann, pastoral associate, at pastoral@raphael.org for more information.

Men’s Groups: 

A Joint Effort of the Catholic Parishes of Oshkosh

That Man is You

  • Breakfast, a presentation, and discussion

  • Wednesdays during the school year , 5:30–7 am, at Fr. Carr's Place 2B

Contact Deacon John Ingala at deaconji@gmail.com

for more information.

Bible Study

Study of the Sunday Readings with Fr. Dave Duffeck


2nd Saturday of the month, 8 am

Fr. Carr’s Place 2B


Reference materials and breakfast are provided at no charge. 


Please bring your own Bible.

OYA- Oshkosh Young Adults


  • A joint effort of the Catholic parishes of Oshkosh, the Newman Center, and the Jesuit Retreat House
  • Connect with others, and find out about events through the Called app.