Homeschool Conference speaker offers advice, wisdom

Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a Jubilee year commemorating the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi on Oct. 3, 1226. The Jubilee began Jan. 10 and continues through the same date in 2027.

Confirmation was held at St. Peter the Fisherman on Oct. 4.

St. Mary’s in Tomahawk celebrated Mary’s birthday on Wednesday, Sept. 9, as part of its parish evangelization effort.

Bishop James P. Powers attended the Knights of Columbus’ fall conference on Aug. 29 held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Shell Lake.

Dcn. Brian McCaffery led a “Praying With St. Monica” retreat at St. Joseph’s, Hayward, on Aug. 15.

Jesus Fest ‘26 took place Sept. 13 at a public park in Park Falls.

Students honor and celebrate Mary.

Following the weekend Masses on Aug. 22-23, parishioners of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Rhinelander, gathered for a welcome social honoring their new pastor, Fr. Jerome D’Souza.

A keynote speaker with a gift for showcasing the beauty of humanity will return to the Diocese of Superior in October to lead a retreat-style Fall Conference in Rice Lake.