In praise and petition, ‘God upholds us forever’
Fr. James Marchionda, OP, has been a friend of the Tomahawk Catholic parish of St. Mary’s since he led his very first parish mission there more than 30 years ago.
CCW convention a renewal in prayer and purpose
The 72nd convention of the Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women brought almost 100 women together for the annual event.
Marching for Life, modeling love
Marching for life “has sort of become a tradition in our family,” said Esther Gagliardi of Hudson. She was supposed to participate as a high school senior in 2021, but the March for Life live event was canceled due to COVID-19.
Celebrating a centenarian
Mary Ree (front) is an active member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Mellen; she celebrated her 105th birthday July 16.
Giving birth to a new movement
In the 50th year since the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision allowing abortion on demand, that same court has judged that case wrongly decided and kicked America’s most neuralgic issue back to its elected representatives.
Totus Tuus offers vibrant, fun faith
As I write this, my son is at St. Mary’s in Altoona, loving every minute of his Totus Tuus week with one of three Diocese of Superior crews. It’s a school of sorts – without really feeling like it – and as he runs and plays and meets new kids, he’s also learning about his faith.
May crowning in Tony
Participating in the May crowning of Mary at St. Anthony de Padua, Tony, were (left to right) Abby Baker; Luke Baker, who placed the crown; Dcn. Tom Fuhrmann; and Fr. Papi Reddy Yeruva, who read the prayer and prayed the blessing during the ceremony.
New portico in Flambeau
The oldest Catholic Church in Rusk County has been updated with the addition of a portico and renovated entrance to ease access for parishioners.
Appreciating good homilies
Here’s an answer that should show up on Catholic Jeopardy: “Eight minutes.” The question is: “What does Pope Francis think the ideal length of a homily should be?”
Finding closure: Priest helps parishioner locate father’s grave
Young Irmgard Freckmann’s earnest and sincere prayers would not be offered up in vain. Day after day, year after year, they seemed to have gone unheard, but she never stopped sending them to God.