Local News
May crowning in Somerset
The Knights of Columbus at St. Anne’s in Somerset recently sponsored the rosary and May crowning by the Fatima statues.
‘Bid farewell and turn to our future’
Lake Nebagamon church decommissioned
Outpouring of the Holy Spirit
Charismatic Renewal gathers for Pentecost
Real Presence makes impact through exhibit
An estimated 600 people –some who traveled hours to get there – visited the Eucharistic Miracles exhibit hosted by Holy Rosary Parish in Medford from May 5-8.
Psychologist’s plea: ‘Raise Them Strong,’ rethink bullying
Nationally recognized youth speaker Dr. Brooks Gibbs gave a series of presentations at St. Joseph Catholic School in Rice Lake May 6-7.
Rhinelander school, parish team up for initiative
Prayer leads to opportunity. That sums up the experience of Barbara Eretto, director of religious education at Rhinelander’s Nativity Parish
World News
Meeting opens with debate over time allotted to discuss Communion proposal
The first day of the U.S. bishops' June 16-18 spring assembly, held virtually because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, began with discussion of how to proceed with a major topic the bishops will be taking up: the drafting of a formal statement on the "meaning of the Eucharist in the life of the church."
Louisiana Catholic church rolling out red carpet for lapsed gators
Alligators are a dime a dozen in south Louisiana, but Father Stephen Dardis, pastor of Holy Family Church in Luling, said he was dutifully impressed by the ambitious journey of a 7-foot gator that ended within a few feet of the front steps of the church.
Columns
Are you ready to get WonderStuffed?
Four years has flown by since I started this job in July 2017! It has been a privilege to meet so many faith-filled and service-minded Catholics, visit your parishes and share your “Superior” stories.
Diocese’s general dispensation lifted
As I begin writing this letter on the Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church, I pray that Mary may intercede on behalf of all of us and that we might more fully open our hearts and minds to the gifts and power of the Holy Spirit given to us anew on the Feast of Pentecost. Once again during this time of COVID, we are reminded of the infinite love of our God.
Vaccine mandates and Catholic colleges
In a recent statement from the National Catholic Bioethics Center on COVID-19 vaccines, we noted that the Catholic Church “neither requires nor forbids” the use of vaccines, but instead urges people to “form their consciences and to carefully discern the moral and prudential issues involved.”
Pandemic year offers lessons, successes
The 2020-21 school year has been one for the history books. As we reflect on this past year, Psalm 46:1 comes to mind: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” With God ever present in our schools, we were able to overcome so many obstacles.
A commencement challenge: ‘Be great souls’
I have the very happy responsibility today of congratulating the University of St. Thomas class of 2021! And also to express my pride in becoming today a member of your class.
‘Enduring Faith: The Story of Native American Catholicism,’ various times, ABC
This is a scene from the TV show "Enduring Faith: The Story of Native American Catholicism," airing on ABC-TV [...]
