Almost 500 women attended the 104th Convention for the National Council of Catholic Women in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in mid-August.

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.

Pax Christi Award finalist Janet Malek waves from a car celebrating her achievement.

St. Peter in Cameron celebrated a special 100th birthday Mass on Sept. 14 for longtime parishioner, Robert Ebner.

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.

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.

Homesteading professor to give keynotes

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.

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.