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!”
2025 Diocese of Superior Totus Tuus missionaries
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Religious sisters celebrate jubilees, discuss pastoral plan
The religious sisters of the Diocese of Superior gathered at St Paul’s Parish in Catawba on Thursday, May 22, for the annual Sisters’ Forum meeting and jubilee celebration with Bishop James P. Powers.
NLCC hosts community meal
On Tuesday, May 20, the Northern Lakes Catholics Communities of St. Albert, Land O’ Lakes; St. Kunegunda, Sugar Camp; St. Mary, Phelps; St. Peter, Eagle River; and St. Theresa, Three Lakes, hosted a free community meal at The Rock that served 55 guests
Schools honor Memorial Day
Second-grader Liam Ortner is pictured with Mr. Chris, head of maintenance at St. Mary’s, New Richmond.
Unanimous Supreme Court decision favors DOS Catholic Charities
The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 June 5 that Wisconsin cannot discriminate against Catholic Charities Bureau of the Diocese of Superior because of its religiously motivated care for the poor, the elderly and the disabled.
Chetek Scout wins scholarship, feels called to priesthood
The National Catholic Committee on Scouting has awarded Peter Wise from Chetek the $2,500 Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Scout Scholarship. He belongs to St. Boniface Catholic Church in the Diocese of Superior and is a member of Scouting America Troop 29 in the Chippewa Valley Council.
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 school year wrap-up: Finding teachers, trusting ‘God’s sense’
Diocese of Superior Schools Superintendent Peggy Schoenfuss acknowledges the difficulty Catholic schools have had in filling open teaching positions in recent years.