When Jack and Judy Jurries’ second son was born, they were not prepared for the news that he had Down syndrome. The Arbor Vitae couple’s Catholic faith has shaped their “God’s bigger plan” perspective, as summarized by Judy: “Joey is special, but no more special than the rest.”
The Father Dodge Council of the Knights of Columbus, Woodruff, kicked off its ultrasound project for New Dawn Pregnancy Resource Center recently, in conjunction with Respect Life Month.
On Wed, Sept. 26, actor Frank Runyeon visited St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Park Falls, and gave a one-man performance of “Sermon on the Mount” to kick off a new year for the religious education program.
Two brothers in the faith formation program at Good Shepherd Parish, Rib Lake, have demonstrated stewardship by donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of their pigs, shown at the Taylor County Fair this summer.
More than 40 adorers were scattered throughout St. Joseph’s Church in Rice Lake for a holy hour that took place Oct. 12 as part of a national initiative promoting Eucharistic adoration and Catholic musicians.
Lauren and Abby from St. Mary’s School, Tomahawk, test water during lessons on hydroponic gardening.
From vocational discernment to thick-skinned career woman to charismatic Catholic and volunteer, Mary Joan Sutton’s journey through life has been as varied as her journey of faith.
Each year, on the eve of Oct. 3, Franciscans around the world congregate to remember their beloved founder’s “transistus” – Latin for passage or crossing – to eternal life.
Sr. Maryrose Theobald, SSSF (far left) and Sr. Felissa Zander, SSSF (far right) are pictured with students of St. Francis Solanus School, Reserve, and Bishop James P. Powers after the central region Catholic schools Mass Oct. 5 in Rice Lake.
The cultural heritage and evangelization history of the Northwoods’ Native American population was the topic of a pilgrimage Sept. 18. More than 50 people attended, coming from across the diocese and as far as Duluth, La Crosse, Wausau and Illinois.