In September 1971, Ann Stock spoke to the congregation of her plan to start a folk choir with her husband, Bill. Barb Hoag, a 17-year-old junior in high school, decided to go to the initial practice. Now 50 years later, she is still playing her guitar at Sunday Mass.
This year is the 100th anniversary of St. Anthony old church school building in Park Falls.
For His Glory (4HG), started by Superbowl Champion Matt Birk, aims to create a healthy sports culture. St. Joseph Catholic School in Rice Lake recently brought the initiative into its athletic program.
On Sunday, Nov. 28, the Cumberland St. Anthony Knights of Columbus helped kick off the St. Anthony Abbot Catholic Church Building Capital Campaign
Diocesan-Military priest reflects on time overseas
On Sunday, Nov. 14, the Northern Lakes Catholic Communities welcomed internationally renowned speaker Vicki Thorn to St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, Eagle River.
Rice Lake’s St. Joseph Catholic School, in collaboration with Optimum Therapies, launched a shoe drive in October to collect 500 pairs of new or gently used shoes.
Jackie Poole, Donna Lucas and LaVerne Treb of Solon Springs are the founding women of an annual initiative, called “the Christmas Card Caper,” which started 20 years ago.
These retreats and resources offer an opportunity for Catholics to prepare themselves, their homes and their families for the birth of the Christ child.
Even though Cathy Peissig lives very close to where she grew up, her life’s twists and turns have taken her to places most hope to never visit.
