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USCCB funding supports Native loan nonprofit
The Wisconsin Native Loan Fund is the latest area organization to benefit from the diocese’s help in securing grant funding through the U.S. Council of Catholic Bishops’ Catholic Campaign for Human Development.
‘The Search’: Evangelizing and inspiring with a gala vibe
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.
Northwoods retreat: Visit St. Joseph parishes
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.
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.
