Re-established KC council marks 10 years of Lenten events
The Apple River Knights of Columbus Council 16298, Amery, was reestablished and ratified on Sept. 15, 2015, after the original council disbanded in the 1980s.
On hiding the ugly
Following a severe case of COVID last summer, I developed a bald spot. As with any flaw, I spend a disproportionate amount of time trying to hide it; AI tells me it could take a year for my hair to grow back. So I fuss and rearrange things and impatiently wait.
Retreat: Living Lent for Easter and beyond
Over a two-evening Lenten retreat for the clustered parishes in Spooner, Shell Lake and Sarona, Fr. Isaiah Schick presented the season and practices of Lent going back to basics
Rally encourages men to join ‘pride of lions’
Lions, brotherhood, a scary dream, forgiveness and a crowded heaven … all these made it into a memorable half-day Men’s Rally for Christ at St. Bridget Church in River Falls on Feb. 28.
Pope Leo XIV explains why the priesthood is reserved to men
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday said priestly ministry in the Catholic Church, entrusted only to men, is understood in light of apostolic succession and called for priests who are “ardent with evangelical charity” and “courageous missionaries.”
Boys Town founder Father Flanagan moves one step closer to sainthood
Pope Leo XIV on Monday approved the advancement of the beatification cause for Boys Town founder Father Edward J. Flanagan, declaring him “venerable.”
DOS revival: Vision gathering focuses on kerygmatic preaching
Anita Draper Catholic Herald staff Last year, Fr. [...]
Ninety attend Jesus Winterfest
Jesus Winterfest, a music and healing event, was held Feb. 15 at St. Anthony’s Church in Park Falls.
Blessings for the bishop
Bishop James P. Powers received a blessing at a meeting with Presbyteral Council members and diocesan staff who paused to pray over him in honor of his 10th anniversary of episcopal ordination on Feb. 18.
Seminarian Sightings
Diocese of Superior Vocations Director Fr. David Neuschwander is pictured with men from St. Francis de Sales Seminary who skied the American Birkebeiner 55k classic cross country ski race from Cable to Hayward on Saturday, Feb. 21.