Bishop James P. Powers blesses the new parish [...]

Fr. Adam Laski preached a retreat for parish and school staff members working in St. Croix County.

Faith Formation students of the Ashland cluster’s country parishes from Moquah and Ino celebrate the beginning of new year of religious education at Ss. Peter and Paul Church in Moquah.

The eighth annual Doris H. Murphy Memorial Lecture will be Monday, Oct. 4, at St. Bridget Catholic Church, River Falls.

What a wonderful time of year! School starting up again is such a joyful time of year. All the teachers are busy getting ready and students are excited to see their friends again – there is so much joy and excitement in our 14 Catholic elementary schools. Who could ask for a better show of love and joy for our Lord, Jesus Christ!

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s Sacred Heart of Jesus Conference in Superior held a Jubilarian Celebration at their annual picnic on Aug. 10.

The fall months have special connections to Mary – the Sept. 8 feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin and October’s dedication to the devotion of the rosary – and these parishes dedicated to St. Joseph all offer opportunities for quality family time and personal reflection in prime locations for enjoying the autumn beauty of the Northwoods.

Last month, I attended the Fall Retreat with the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Newman Center in Eagle River.

The Sisters of Mercy of the Holy Cross, Merrill, announced the signing of a conservation easement on property they own in the Harrison Hills.