The Heart of Prayer


The Heart of Prayer is a video series guided by Bishop Andrew Cozzens. This series has eight sessions to thoughtfully guide you in prayer for your spiritual life.
The below site has:
  • The introduction video
  • Link to the Manna App
  • Session Handouts
More Material

Spreading the Fire of God's Love

Synod Fall 2026


We are preparing for the first synod in 100 years! During the next year we are called to participate through prayer and our discernment to support this exciting time of our diocese. Below is the timeline for the process. Please watch the video to learn more!
Convoking the Synod: September 14th, 2025
Parish Consultation Phase: Fall & Winter 2025-26
Special Consultation Phase: Spring 2026
Synod Gathering: Fall 2026

Our Parish:


The Synod's five weekly themes of focus are: 1) Evangelization, 2) Catechesis, 3) Spiritual and Liturgical Life, 4) Vocations, and 5) Outreach. Reflection booklets are available in limited supply in the narthex or in PDF form on this page.

Our in-parish portion of the Diocese's historic Synod is complete! Incredible sharing and ideas...The Holy Spirit's Presence was at work in our group! Thanks to all participants and for the prayerful support from Fr. Andrew and all parishioners! This has truly been a once-in-a-lifetime event for our Catholic parishioners to contribute in a profound way to the growth and future of both St. Martin de Porres parish and our diocese for future generations! 

Continue to pray as all parishes will soon proceed to the Diocesan meetings in the Fall.