Parishes host ‘Picnic and Praise’
As COVID-19 numbers have decreased throughout the diocese, parishes have returned to holding outdoor Mass and picnic celebrations this summer.
Knights present chalice
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.
Faith revitalization efforts underway
Northern Lakes Catholic Communities, the five-parish cluster representing churches in Eagle River, Land O’ Lakes, Phelps, Sugar Camp and Three Lakes, has launched a new Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults committee.
From sterilization to NFP: It all started with a simple ‘yes’
“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.
Church and shrine sign blessed in Dauby
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.
Cumberland Capuchin makes final vows
Br. Nathan Linton, native of Cumberland and son of [...]
Food, fellowship, fun at community picnic
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.
The ‘extraordinary gift’ of gathering: Faith camps full of grace
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.”
Anniversary Mass celebrates marriage as covenant
At the Diocese of Superior’s annual Mass commemorating milestone wedding anniversaries, which took place July 24 at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Superior, Bishop James P. Powers celebrated more than the married couples present.
Home is foundation for vocations
The Knights of Columbus Council 832 sponsored a Rosary for Vocations prior to the Mass for Vocations held at Ss. Peter and Paul Church in Moquah on Sunday, June 27. All children attending the Mass received a gift card to Dairy Queen or Little Caesars.