Having celebrated the 4th of July, that national holiday is a good reason to pause and consider what freedom is meant to be used for in the mind of the church. From the Catholic encyclopedia (Nelson publisher 1987 page 228) we are reminded “there are three aspects of freedom of Read more
Hello St. Peter and St. Casimir families! As your new pastor I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My journey began in Chippewa Falls where I grew up. I attended the Catholic schools there and graduated from McDonell High School. From there for the next four years Read more
You have likely heard by now of the upcoming retirement of Fr. Joseph. We’re all sad to see him leave, but certainly are excited that he will have some time to enjoy himself in retirement. If you haven’t had the chance yet, take the time to wish him well and Read more
Today is known as the Sunday of Divine Mercy, so designated by Saint Pope John Paul ll. We have entered into the joy of the Easter Season and are called to reflect upon the great gift of God’s mercy. I’ve heard mercy described as forgiveness beyond what can be reasonably Read more
Dear St. Peter and St. Casimir Family: “With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption.” These words from the responsorial psalm reminds us of the gifts God wants to offer to us. In a Particular Way, God wants to offer to us the gift of his mercy and Read more
The Gospel passage today is a very interesting story of a man blind from birth who is healed by Jesus, then receives all sorts of questioning from the Pharisees. I find this passage sad, in the fact that these learned men who should understand something truly amazing and miraculous occurred Read more
On this last Sunday before our Lenten Season begins we read some very challenging passages. We hear that we should; Be holy, for I, the Lord, your God, am holy.” “When someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other one as well.” “Love your enemies and pray for Read more
This week we celebrate Valentine’s Day. This is a day in which we reflect on our relationship with each other. Yet not only are we called to reflect and celebrate our relationship with each other, but we are also invited to consider our relationship with God. This week’s readings give Read more
Dear St. Peter and St. Casimir Family Every time we pray the general intercessions at mass, one of the prayers that is mentioned is a prayer for the sick. Each year on February 11, the feast of our Lady of Lourdes, holy mother Church sets aside a day to Read more
Beginning on Sunday January 29th, we will celebrate Catholic Schools Week. This is a week where we honor our Catholic schools. Our Catholic schools do so much for our students and families. It is during this week that we are called to give thanks to God for the gift that Read more