Welcoming pope after long flight, Thais keep it warm and informal
Arriving in Thailand after an 11-hour flight, Pope Francis was greeted by 11 children — one for each of the country’s dioceses.
Charismatics seek to expand service
Moved by the desire to be seen, known and thus able to expand and serve, the Charismatic Renewal Service Committee for the Diocese of Superior has been busy.
Women invited to become missionary disciples
A beautiful fall day, beaming with sunshine and warm hospitality, greeted 61 women from parishes in the Diocese of Superior as they gathered for the Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women’s Fall Retreat.
Hundreds ‘Ignited’ at youth rally
More than 400 students, chaperones and catechists from the Diocese of Superior and Minnesota traveled to St. Patrick, Hudson, Wednesday, Oct. 30, for the Ignite Youth Rally.
Fr. John Long celebrates 30 years
The following is reprinted with permission from the Oct. 27 bulletin for St. Bridget’s in Wilson, St. John the Baptist in Glenwood City and St. John’s in Clear Lake.
Called by name, called to witness miracles
At the start of Mass for the Diocese of Superior’s 57th annual Fall Conference, on the clear, cool morning of Oct. 25, Bishop James P. Powers welcomed all present at St. Joseph’s Church in Rice Lake.
Pushing back against evil
During a recent speech in Texas, I mentioned that “drag queen story hours” are being sponsored by local public libraries across the country.
A gift that heals
St. Patrick, Hudson, has a sister parish in Guatemala; for the last two years, Mark Anderson from Mickelson’s Drug has donated all the medicine that the medical team uses to help those in need in the village of San Jose.
Servite celebrated for 50 years of service
Sarah Zeien, principal and alumna of Spooner’s St. Francis de Sales School, offered a short presentation to honor Sr. Dominica Effertz, OSM, at the end of Mass Nov. 3.
Catawba woman makes first profession
Marena Hoogland, formerly of the Diocese of Superior, became a Benedictine sister of Annunciation Monastery, Bismarck, North Dakota, Oct. 19.