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.
Looking forward, Koinonia celebrates 25 years
This September marks the 25th anniversary of the North East Wisconsin (N.E.W.) Koinonia group, which offers retreats primarily in the Diocese of Superior. From the Greek work for “community,” Koinonia retreats bring adults together to celebrate the Paschal mystery.
Ultrasound machine purchased in Rhinelander
Knights from Macdonald-O’Neill Council 2032 of Rhinelander raised $14,125 to support the purchase of an ultrasound machine at the New Dawn Pregnancy Resource Center in Rhinelander
Retreat brings in, sends off young adults
As summer drew to a close, nearly 40 young adults from around the diocese and beyond gathered at Our Lady of Lourdes in Dobie for prayer, sacraments, fellowship and fun.
Pilgrimage to shrine
Eight parishioners from Northern Lakes Catholic Communities joined a pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in the Diocese of Green Bay on Aug. 26.
Fair stand fundraiser in Glidden
St. Rita’s Court #1257/St. Anne’s Sodality hosted a successful three-day Catholic Eat Stand at the Glidden Community Fair.
Community supports Strickland church
It was a beautiful day for a chicken dinner on Sunday, Aug. 11, when hundreds came out to enjoy this longstanding tradition at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary parish in Strickland.
Jesus is waiting for you in the chapel
St. Jeanne Jugan, foundress of my community of Little Sisters of the Poor, was a woman of few words. She left behind no letters or other writings but she did impart little bits of advice to the young Little Sisters among whom she spent her final years.