Pope sets special day to honor, study, share the Bible
The newly established “Sunday of the Word of God” is an invitation to Catholics across the world to deepen their appreciation, love and faithful witness to God and his word, Pope Francis said.
Books offer powerful testimony on difficult work of forgiving others
Kathleen Finley Catholic News Service “The Way of Forgiveness: Readings for a Peaceful Life,” edited by Michael Leach, James T. Keane and Doris Goodnough. Orbis Books (Maryknoll, New York, 2019). 236 pp., $18. “Forgiveness Makes You Free: A Dramatic Story of Healing and Reconciliation From the Heart of Rwanda” by Fr. Ubald Rugirangoga. Ave Maria …
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‘No end in sight to the horror’: Australian bishops respond to fires
Saying that “there is no end in sight to the horror which confronts us,” Archbishop Mark Coleridge, president of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, said the bishops have implemented a national response to months of wildfires.
Saints for a new situation
Everywhere in church circles today you hear a lament: Our churches are emptying. We’ve lost our youth. This generation no longer knows or understands the classical theological language.
St. Nicholas ‘readies the way’
Parishes across the diocese prepare for Christmas with events and celebrations, many of them focused on children’s formation in the true meaning of the holiday.
Coats for Kids donation
Representing the Spooner Knights of Columbus Council #5397 are Bill Collins and Frank Rich, who presented a donation of 48 new coats to Washburn County Food Pantry Director Sue Adams. (Submitted photo)
Advent adoration event a big draw
Attendance at a two-talk adoration event held Dec. 11 at St. Joseph’s in Rice Lake doubled from 2018 to 2019.
God comes to reign
I am sure that every religious person, every believer in God, at some point wonders, “Why doesn’t God just straighten everything out?”
Singer, performer, composer to lead workshop
Annual music ministry retreat Feb. 7-8
Diocesan retreats: Spiritual enrichment, supportive environment
As successful as the 2019 men’s and women’s retreats were, diocesan assistant director of Catholic Formation Chris Hurtubise is “crazy excited” about the 2020 offerings.