Fundraising for the Celtic Bee
At St. Bridget School and parish in River Falls, a Celtic Bee costume, dubbed “Sam,” created by a local clothier, is being worn by an ever-growing number of students at school events and sports contests.
Synod members reflect on diversity, trust, before assembly opens
The Synod of Bishops on synodality does not aim only at bridging the gap between factions within the Catholic Church, but it also must grapple with the immense diversity of its 1.3 billion members spanning across cultures and countries, a spiritual adviser to the synod said.
Haugen Pax Christi finalist honored
Pax Christi Award finalist Janet Malek waves from a car celebrating her achievement.
100th birthday Mass in Cameron
St. Peter in Cameron celebrated a special 100th birthday Mass on Sept. 14 for longtime parishioner, Robert Ebner.
Called to be clergy: final story
This is the final response from the diocese’s newly ordained permanent deacons. Dcn. Mike Miller will serve the clustered parishes in Eagle River, Sugar Camp, Land O’ Lakes, Phelps and Three Lakes.
Preparing for the year ahead
Staff members from Holy Rosary Catholic School, Medford, gathered on Thursday, Aug. 29, with pastor Fr. Patrick McConnell and parochial vicar Fr. Julian Druffner for a staff retreat to kick off the 2024-25 school year.
Retiring deacons reflect on their vocations
Among the very first men in the Diocese of Superior to begin formation for the permanent diaconate was Chet Ball, a Catholic convert who had returned to his hometown of Park Falls. He is retiring from ministry after 38 years.
Breakout sessions back at Fall Conference
Homesteading professor to give keynotes
Celebrating our new chancery chapel
One of the most satisfying moments in my two years as bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester was the dedication and consecration of the gorgeous chapel in our new chancery office.
Servite Sisters reappoint leadership team
At a General Chapter on Aug. 29, the Servants of Mary (Servite Sisters) of Ladysmith affirmed the reappointment of Srs. Sean Fox, Theresa Sandok, and Barbara Thomalla to serve as their 2024-28 Leadership Team. The team began its new term of office at an installation ceremony on Sept. 15, feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, patroness of the Servite Order.