Parish Discipleship Pathway – Part II: Pre-Evangelization and Evangelization
As we discussed in Part I last time, the process of conversion can be laid out in four key phases: Pre-Evangelization, Evangelization, Discipleship, and Apostolate.
Youth minister gives pointers for leading ‘fruitful’ small groups
“Small Groups, Big Impact: How to Have Fruitful Small Groups” was the title of Tiffany Topel’s first afternoon breakout session at the Diocese of Superior’s Fall Conference on Oct. 24 at St. Joseph in Rice Lake.
Keynote: Leveraging AI tools with intentionality, discernment
The 2025 Fall Conference keynote addresses were presented by John Brahier, Educational Engagement director for Longbeard, the creator of Magisterium AI.
Raking up the leaves
Volunteers and Fr. Sarar Rajesh Sare, parochial administrator, reported “another successful year of fall clean-up at our parish,” St. Ann, in Cornucopia.
Bishop Powers: AI a tool that must be used with wisdom, discernment
The Diocese of Superior’s annual Fall Conference for educators, catechists and clergy typically has a spiritual focus.
A historic act of restoration
In the spirit of relationship and healing, the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration are transferring the Marywood Franciscan Spirituality Center property to the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, the original caretakers of the land.
The month of the Rosary
On Oct. 11, Fr. Papi Reddy Yeruva and members from the parish cluster of St. Francis de Sales in Spooner, St. Joseph in Shell Lake and St. Catherine of Alexandria in Sarona came together to pray the rosary as a group to honor Mary and celebrate the Month of the Rosary.
Servite Sisters dedicate new resting place at Riverside Cemetery
On Oct. 15, the Servite Sisters, joined by family and friends, gathered at Riverside Cemetery in Ladysmith for a dedication of the order’s new cemetery site.
Give thanks for God’s presence
As we look toward Thanksgiving and Christmas, I realize that 2025 is quickly coming to an end, and so is the Jubilee Year of Hope. What will be our take-aways from this special time of grace?
Christ ‘tamed’ death, but people may still feel sad or outraged, pope says
Christ crucified and risen has tamed and transfigured death with his love, Pope Leo XIV said.