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.
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.
Pope asks police to be examples of moral integrity, charity, respect
Celebrating the feast of St. Matthew with Italy's financial police, Pope Francis urged them to follow the example of their patron, the tax collector who became an apostle, by not only being just, but also bringing charity and solidarity into their work, especially with migrants and the victims of crime.
Vatican sees spiritual value of Medjugorje, doesn’t judge it supernatural
With some prudence, Catholics can benefit spiritually from the messages and spiritual practices associated with the alleged apparitions of Mary in Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina, said the Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
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.