A life of challenges and joys
Fr. Joji Reddy Boyapati, serving at St. Michael’s in Iron River, will clearly be missed when he returns to India in April due to his expiring visa.
Sisters, priests honored at St. Francis Appreciation Celebration
On Sunday, March 1, the Lac Courte Oreilles Community turned out in huge numbers to honor and salute the staff of St. Francis Catholic Church and School at the church Community Building.
“Lay down your weapons,” pope says in Palm Sunday call for peace
Marking the start of Holy Week, Pope Leo XIV used his first Palm Sunday Mass to issue a forceful plea for peace, urging an end to war as he reflected on Christ’s Passion.
Re-established KC council marks 10 years of Lenten events
The Apple River Knights of Columbus Council 16298, Amery, was reestablished and ratified on Sept. 15, 2015, after the original council disbanded in the 1980s.
Retreat: Living Lent for Easter and beyond
Over a two-evening Lenten retreat for the clustered parishes in Spooner, Shell Lake and Sarona, Fr. Isaiah Schick presented the season and practices of Lent going back to basics
Rally encourages men to join ‘pride of lions’
Lions, brotherhood, a scary dream, forgiveness and a crowded heaven … all these made it into a memorable half-day Men’s Rally for Christ at St. Bridget Church in River Falls on Feb. 28.
Pope Leo XIV explains why the priesthood is reserved to men
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday said priestly ministry in the Catholic Church, entrusted only to men, is understood in light of apostolic succession and called for priests who are “ardent with evangelical charity” and “courageous missionaries.”
Boys Town founder Father Flanagan moves one step closer to sainthood
Pope Leo XIV on Monday approved the advancement of the beatification cause for Boys Town founder Father Edward J. Flanagan, declaring him “venerable.”
DOS revival: Vision gathering focuses on kerygmatic preaching
Anita Draper Catholic Herald staff Last year, Fr. [...]
Ninety attend Jesus Winterfest
Jesus Winterfest, a music and healing event, was held Feb. 15 at St. Anthony’s Church in Park Falls.