Two athletes from Diocese of Superior parishes are headed to the Tokyo Olympics later this month. Both happen to be first-time Olympians, up-and-coming track stars and coincidentally, in this year Pope Francis has dedicated for renewed to St. Joseph, their hometown parishes in Rice Lake and Amery are both under St. Joseph’s patronage.
The Missionaries of the Precious Blood are pleased to announce the 60th anniversary of the ordination of Fr. Leon Flaherty, C.PP.S.
An event for young men discerning the priesthood is set for Sunday, Aug. 15, in Medford.
Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women President Jane Schiszik is excited about the group’s upcoming convention, but mostly she is “just really thankful to be gathering as a group.”
When St. Kateri Tekakwitha’s July 14 feast day falls on a weekday, the Catholic community at St. Francis Solanus Church in Reserve celebrates the Native American saint on the Sunday before the feast.
On Sunday, June 20, 125 years of Catholic life was celebrated at Good Shepherd Church in Rib Lake.
The dedication of the new St. Anthony’s Church in Lake Nebagamon, which took place the afternoon of Sunday, June 20, was an occasion for celebration.
Medford’s Knights of Columbus Council #1744 held a successful 40 Cans for 40 Days food drive during Lent.
Lake Superior Life Care Center invites everyone to participate in their Walk for Life on June 26.
Mary Kauer remembers a transition some years ago between priests at Good Shepherd Parish in Rib Lake when retired priest Fr. Dennis Meulemans stepped in to shepherd the people.
