Demonstrating what the Diocese of Superior’s Office of Evangelization and Missionary Discipleship Director Chris Hurtubise calls “radical hospitality,” St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rice Lake, hosted an elegant parish evangelization evening on Monday, Aug. 23.

When one thinks of a retreat, it can be assumed that it will take place in a church, and often it does. Following is a list of parishes that have St. Joseph as patron (including as part of the Holy Family), which Catholics can visit for a quick retreat in this, the Year of St. Joseph. In fact, Joseph’s example of attentiveness and listening also show that God speaks in more than one way.

As COVID-19 numbers have decreased throughout the diocese, parishes have returned to holding outdoor Mass and picnic celebrations this summer.

In honor of the beatification of their founder, Fr. Michael McGivney, the Knights of Columbus presented Bishop James P. Powers with a chalice to show their dedication to the faith, their solidarity with members of the clergy and their devotion to the Eucharistic Lord.

“God has given me so much by giving him a simple ‘yes.’ I’m overwhelmed,” Dcn. Pat Gierl said. The deacon, who serves the parish of Sacred Heart in Stetsonville, and his wife, Jeanette, offered their story in light of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ annual Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, which took place July 25-31.

A blessing of the new church and shrine sign structure on the grounds of St. Peter Church, Dauby, took place following Mass on Sunday, July 18.

Br. Nathan Linton, native of Cumberland and son of [...]

Fr. Ron Serrao, pictured with parishioners from St. Peter the Fisherman in Eagle River, serves dinner at a free community picnic on Tuesday, July 20.

After attending or leading Extreme Faith Camp for almost an entire decade – including running virtual sessions under 2020’s COVID-19 lockdown – Chris Hurtubise said, “This year was absolutely my favorite year yet.”