A celebration of strength
From left, Lahaula Mika and Madison Gingras celebrate their recent accomplishment at the National Powerlifting Competition in Lombard, Illinois.
Exercising Divine Mercy in jail
Dcn. Craig Voldberg kneels before the Eucharist in adoration. [...]
A joyful Easter morning
At Holy Rosary, Medford, Fr. Patrick McConnell invited the children forward to discuss with him how the Easter egg connects to new life and the resurrection of Jesus.
Learning to love the cry room
When I was a young, single professional living in Washington, I harbored a secret judgment against churches that had cry rooms. In my naivete, I considered parishes that built these spaces to be intolerant of young children.
He is risen – He is not here
My sisters and brothers, once again the GOOD NEWS of the empty tomb resounds in our hearts and minds. HE IS RISEN – THE STONE HAS BEEN REMOVED – THE TOMB IS EMPTY. Jesus’ death on the cross has been transformed into the glory of the resurrection and the hope, joy, and peace of our Lord’s victory over sin and death. By the power of God’s love for us, we have been saved.
A silent night in the Holy Sepulcher
College freshman Anna Silvis spent her spring break on the trip of a lifetime – a pilgrimage to the Holy Land – but one night during her time in Israel left an immense impression. One she hopes to never forget.
Stranger, come on in
When I was a boy, there was a revolution in Hungary against the communist government. The Soviet Union put it down brutally. Several hundred thousand Hungarians fled the country, some for the United States.
Camp offers moments of ‘immersive ministry’
The March 18-20 High School Discipleship Weekend, held at Crosswoods Adventure Camp in Mason, was led by Fr. David Neuschwander and Missionaries of the Word religious sisters.
Climbing higher
During spring break, St. Joseph Catholic School, Rice Lake, [...]
Shepherds and flock together
In his homily for the annual Chrism Mass, Bishop James P. Powers began by celebrating the large gathering at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Superior. He recalled the feeling of emptiness in the diocesan church two years ago and even last year with greatly reduced numbers under coronavirus restrictions.