‘Called to an Encounter with Jesus’ theme for NCCW Convention
Almost 500 women attended the 104th Convention for the National Council of Catholic Women in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in mid-August.
‘Do whatever the Lord is calling you to do’
“Numbers were up this year,” Loree Nauertz reported regarding the Diocese of Superior’s third annual Homeschooling Conference. Nauertz, who serves as assistant director for the Office of Evangelization and Missionary Discipleship, said 65 adults and children were registered for the Sept. 28 event held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rice Lake.
Fundraising for the Celtic Bee
At St. Bridget School and parish in River Falls, a Celtic Bee costume, dubbed “Sam,” created by a local clothier, is being worn by an ever-growing number of students at school events and sports contests.
Haugen Pax Christi finalist honored
Pax Christi Award finalist Janet Malek waves from a car celebrating her achievement.
100th birthday Mass in Cameron
St. Peter in Cameron celebrated a special 100th birthday Mass on Sept. 14 for longtime parishioner, Robert Ebner.
Called to be clergy: final story
This is the final response from the diocese’s newly ordained permanent deacons. Dcn. Mike Miller will serve the clustered parishes in Eagle River, Sugar Camp, Land O’ Lakes, Phelps and Three Lakes.
Preparing for the year ahead
Staff members from Holy Rosary Catholic School, Medford, gathered on Thursday, Aug. 29, with pastor Fr. Patrick McConnell and parochial vicar Fr. Julian Druffner for a staff retreat to kick off the 2024-25 school year.
Retiring deacons reflect on their vocations
Among the very first men in the Diocese of Superior to begin formation for the permanent diaconate was Chet Ball, a Catholic convert who had returned to his hometown of Park Falls. He is retiring from ministry after 38 years.
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.