Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Winona premiered its first video, “Love Never Fails,” at Assisi Heights in Rochester last week.

About 200 people attended the viewing on Sept. 5. The video describes 11 programs Catholic Charities runs for residents in need throughout southern Minnesota.

Speakers for the event included Bishop John Quinn of the Diocese of Winona, Sr. Generose Gervais, and Joe Powers, President of Powers Ventures.

“Love Never Fails” can be viewed on the agency website, www.ccwinona.org, and is posted on Youtube. In addition, a Speakers’ Bureau will present the video to groups throughout southern Minnesota. If you want a speaker to present the video to your group, please contact Lori Garlock at 507-454-2270 or at lgarlock@ccwinona.org.

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Winona serves the 20 southernmost counties of Minnesota spanning the territory from the Mississippi River to the South Dakota border. With a mission to serve the poor and vulnerable, the marginalized, the alienated, and the stranger, Catholic Charities’ staff and volunteers serve more than 4,000 people a year without regard to religion, race, gender, or ability to pay. Offices within the Diocese of Winona are located in Winona, Rochester, Mankato, Worthington, Albert Lea, Austin and Owatonna.