Invitations in Ordinary Time
Summer in Washington D.C. means many things. A quieter pace. Notoriously humid weather. A flood of summer interns. And droves of tourists!
Celebrating the saints
On Sunday, July 26, St. Anne Church in Sanborn celebrated the Feast of Saints Anne and Joachim, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary, with a Mass followed by refreshments and fellowship.
Community picnic in Eagle River
Northern Lakes Catholic communities – St. Albert, Land O’ Lakes; St. Mary, Phelps; St. Peter, Eagle River; St. Kunegunda, Sugar Camp; and St. Theresa, Three Lakes – organized a picnic at the Eagle River Riverside Park on July 21.
Jesus as ‘Living Water’ focus of SDCCW Convention
The Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women gathered for their annual convention at Immaculate Conception in New Richmond on July 23-24.
Iron River hosts Polka Mass for Blueberry Festival
St. Michael Catholic Church in Iron River provided a Sunday Polka Mass celebration on July 26 for the town’s annual Blueberry Fest.
Cluster staff watches Woodchucks
One Family Catholic Community and Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford hosted staff day at the Wausau Woodchucks Game in July.
Fr. Rolheiser’s column waters down Jesus’ warning
I would like to respond to the opinion piece by Fr. Ron Rolheiser which appeared in the July 16, 2026, edition of the Superior Catholic Herald. Titled “The ‘narrow gate’ to a fulfilling life,” the article disturbingly waters down one of Jesus’ most stark and clear-cut warnings.
Good works in Barron County
The parish family of St. Peter, Cameron; St. Boniface, Chetek; Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Strickland; and St. Joseph, Barron, recently celebrated 250 years of “One Nation Under God” by inviting parishioners to glorify God by loving our neighbors.
Bishop at Anniversary Mass: Call on Jesus when the wine runs out
Bishop James P. Powers welcomed more than 80 couples to the Diocese of Superior’s annual Wedding Anniversary Mass and celebration on Saturday, July 18, at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Superior.
Personal retreats: Who, what, when, where, why
During Jesus’ short period of public ministry, one of the consistent things we see is that he took time away from the crowds and preaching.