Local News
Statement of the Wisconsin Bishops on shooting at Abundant Life Christian School
We are devastated by the news of the school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison.
Christmas Boutique in Somerset
St. Anne Catholic School, Somerset, hosted its annual Christmas Boutique.
Bishop rededicates Rib Lake reliquary
Good Shepherd blessed with many relics
Diocesan Men’s and Women’s Retreats
The Diocese of Superior’s Men’s and Women’s Retreats are open for registration. Both events will be offered again at Trinity Woods Catholic Retreat Center in Trego, the former Heartwood Resort, but registration will be handled differently than in the past.
Robotics Club secures top state ranking
On Dec. 7, the Spartan Robotics Club from St. Joseph Catholic School, Rice Lake, excelled at the VEX-A-MANIA tournament, earning top honors among 69 competing teams.
Sew-n-Sews share handmade love
Members of the Sew-n-Sews quilting group at St. Peter’s Church in Winter pose with their handiwork.
World News
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity to focus on Creed
As Christian churches prepare to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will focus on affirming the Nicene Creed and its expression of the faith Christians share.
Pope names Consolata Missionary as the first woman dicastery prefect
Pope Francis has appointed Consolata Missionary Sister Simona Brambilla to be the first woman to lead a Vatican dicastery, naming her prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life.
Columns
This Christmas, bask in the glow of the Real Presence
Christmas message from Bishop James. P. Powers
Prison Mass ‘most beautiful’ for Catholic singer
When Sarah Hart was writing original songs for her new Advent and Christmas album “All the Earth Alive Rejoicing,” she was struck by how complicated Mary and Joseph’s situation must have been in light of Mary’s pregnancy and the scandal it would cause.
Christmas and a tale of two memoirs
On a cold December night, the kids and I snuggled into pillows and blankets to watch “Mickey’s Christmas Carol,” my all-time favorite version of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”
Advent and the paradox of Ordinary Time
Every year, as Advent and Christmas approach, I seem to have the same conversation with one of my students.
On Advent, beauty and the Catholic Imagination
Advent has come quickly this year, riding the tails of Thanksgiving. After a busy week with the kids home from school, deer rifle season and resting up, it wasn’t until late in the evening that we talked with the kids about it being Advent and what that means.
On the Feast of Christ the King
On the last Sunday of each liturgical year, we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King.
