As a follow-up to coverage on the numerous changes of parish priests this summer, the Catholic Herald interviewed Chris Newkirk and Dan Blank, both diocesan employees involved in administrative services and facilitation of smooth transitions for both parishes and priests.
Growing up as a Roman Catholic, like the rest of my generation, I was taught a prayer called, The Act of Contrition. Every Catholic back then had to memorize it and say it during or after going to confession. The prayer started this way: Oh, my God, I am truly sorry for having offended thee, and I detest all of my sins because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell.
Laughter and lively conversation accompanied the meal at the clergy appreciation dinner in Ladysmith on June 12. The annual event is hosted by the Ladysmith Knights of Columbus Fr. Riesenmy Council #2481.
With a theme focused on the Mass and worship, “Behold the Lamb” Extreme Faith Camp 2019 was the biggest camp year yet for Diocese of Superior youth ministry.
“Called to Witness” was the theme for the 69th Annual Convention of the Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women held June 18 at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish, Medford.
“Yes, there is a vocation crisis, but we have to realize student loans are a substantial inhibitor to our vocations and the people wanting to give their lives,” said Norvilia Etienne, a recent New York City college graduate.
News briefs featured in the July 11, 2019 issue of the Superior Catholic Herald.
As Bonnie Engstrom watched lifesaving measures being taken for her son, who had been born just moments before without a pulse or drawing breath, she asked for help from the person whose prayerful support she had sought throughout her pregnancy: Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.
Pope Francis will declare Blessed John Henry Newman, the 19th-century British cardinal, a saint Oct. 13.
Last week, I gave a presentation at the U.S. Council of Catholic Bishops Spring Meeting in Baltimore. My topic was what I identified as the second greatest crisis facing the Church today—namely, the massive attrition of our own people, especially the young.