News briefs for Sept. 17, 2020
News briefs featured in the Sept. 17, 2020 Superior Catholic Herald newspaper.
Pope accepts resignation of bishop-designate of Duluth, following accusation
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Father Michel J. Mulloy — who had been appointed but not installed as bishop of Duluth, Minnesota — after an allegation of sexual abuse was raised against him from the 1980s when he was a priest in South Dakota.
Diocese rolls out Catholic Services Appeal
Viability and vibrancy in parishes, ministry
Support for Holy Rosary School
Catholic Financial Life, Chapter 212, donated to the Catholic Comeback donation program to support local Catholic parishes impacted during the pandemic with lower contributions due to recession and lower Mass attendance.
Inaugural golf outing in Medford
On Sunday, Aug. 23, the parishes of Holy Rosary, Medford, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Whittlesey, hosted their inaugural golf outing at Tee Hi Golf course.
Catechesis taps into children’s religious potential
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, which originated in Italy, utilizes a Montessori-style approach to presenting the faith and fostering spiritual growth.
Diocesan priest to leave for Navy
Fr. Samuel Schneider is preparing for the start of his duties as military chaplain for the U.S. Navy.
Principles of Catholic social teaching
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has launched a campaign inviting Catholics to model civility and love for neighbor throughout the year.
Faithful citizenship: A letter from Wisconsin bishops
We write to you as our state recovers from a prolonged period of strife. Recent events have revealed just how fragile our lives are and how essential it is to make sacrifices for the sake of others.
Classrooms have a new look
Catholic school students will be sitting at socially distanced desks as the 2020-21 school year kicks off, as in this photo from Medford.