Local News
Procession in Three Lakes
On the Feast of Corpus Christi, the parishioners of St. Theresa of Ávila Parish, Three Lakes, led by pastor Fr. Ron Serrao, took part in the Eucharistic procession.
Time, talent, treasure: Hudson family recognized for contributions
Peers agree that Boy Scouting, a Knights of Columbus activity, is successful throughout the Hudson area because of Andrew Nelson, a local attorney and longtime leader who has recruited and taught most Scoutmasters, Pack leaders and volunteers.
Bestselling author to speak at SDCCW convention
On behalf of the Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, diocesan president Bridgette Adler invites to all women to the SDCCW’s 75th annual convention from Thursday, July 31, to Friday, Aug. 1, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Woodruff.
Corpus Christi in Phillips
Fr. Lourdu Madanu is accompanied by fellow international priests for a Corpus Christi procession at St. Therese of Lisieux in Phillips, which is clustered with Catholic communities of Catawba and Prentice.
Priest returns to flock
Fr. Jim Tobolski, pastor of St. Francis, Superior, and vicar general of the Diocese of Superior, returned to his parish the last weekend in June following a lengthy convalescence.
NFP Week: Embrace healthy bodies, souls, relationships
Natural Family Planning Awareness Week is an annual national education campaign of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. For 2025, it is July 20-26 and is celebrated with the theme “Pursue a lasting love … marriage. Create hope for the future!”
World News
Synod office provides guidelines to help local churches, bishops implement synodality
Local churches and bishops worldwide will be instrumental in helping implement the proposals and foster the spirit of the 2024 final document of the Synod of Bishops on synodality, the Vatican synod office said.
Pope: Bishops live simply, guiding their flock through life’s joys, trials with hope
A bishop is a man of deep faith who is filled with hope and stays close to his people, Pope Leo XIV said.
Columns
NFP key to understanding female health
While in our culture, the comment “women are a mystery” is often seen as a misogynistic quip, it’s actually completely correct.
An anniversary in Ordinary Time
Many of my deepest childhood memories are the timeless ones about family traditions, school events, summer vacations, late 1970s fashions, my cat, and adventures with friends.
First question for parishes: ‘Where are we now?’
Fr. John Gerritts Pastor, St. Patrick, Hudson Editor’s note: This is second in a four-part series explaining the Diocese [...]
Community in Ordinary Time
Years ago, a baby elephant was born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Since I lived within walking distance of this newborn neighbor, I grew surprisingly attached to him.
Catholic marriage: ‘Normal’ vocation is now the exception
Over the past year or so, I have been blessed with the opportunity to attend a number of beautiful Catholic weddings. Most of my close friends (and some of my siblings) are now of a marrying age, and it has been a joy to see many of them starting new lives with their spouses.
‘Let us go forward’
Celebrating – and collaborating with – our Holy Father ‘Bob’
