St. Peter the Fisherman in Eagle River hosted the 50th anniversary celebration of the ordination of Fr. Robert Koszarek on Aug. 18. Fr. Ron Serrao, pastor of the parish, said, “Fr. Bob was pastor here for over 20 years; we are happy to have him return for this special jubilee celebration.”
Francesca LaRosa wants to encourage vocalists and instrumentalists to share their gifts with others, to grow in their relationship with Jesus and “use their voices to glorify God.”
Offices were closed in the Catholic parishes and schools of St. Croix County on Wednesday, Aug. 21, as all employees – from principals and teachers to secretaries and custodial personnel – gathered for a day of spiritual retreat and fellowship.
Ordained in 2017, Fr. Samuel Schneider, who was raised in Rhinelander, was sponsored jointly by the Diocese of Superior and the Archdiocese for the Military. After serving as chaplain on a Navy base in Japan, he was assigned as chaplain to a Marine battalion at Camp Pendleton in Southern California.
Hayward priests focus on cultural evangelization
Sunday, Aug. 4, was a day of great rejoicing for the Diocese of Superior. With no ordinations to the permanent diaconate in 2023, four candidates were welcomed into the clergy in 2024 at the Mass of Ordination celebrated by Bishop James P. Powers at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Superior.
Rice Lake native Kenny Bednarek, whose mother is a member at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, won a silver medal in the men’s 200m at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
On Sunday, July 28, Fr. David Neuschwander offered a centennial celebration Mass at a little-known Catholic summer chapel in the Hayward area. Served primarily by visiting priests, Our Lady of the Lake Chapel in Victory Heights has a story of its own.
He is not a doctor or nurse. He has never been a firefighter or emergency medical professional. But he has saved many lives.
At the Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women’s annual convention in June, seven young women were nominated for the organization’s Golden Rose Award, which is given to high school students who exemplify CCW guiding principles of spirituality, service and leadership.
