I hope your 4th of July is a good one. Such a day recalls for us our civic membership as a nation. It is also a good day to pray for our country and all who serve us in public office. It is easy to see where our nation falls Read more
If you haven’t already received a letter and tickets for the 2024 Youth Ministry Sweepstakes, you will shortly. It is a way that we are supporting our young people. Many lament that young people, from our children to grandchildren are not that involved in the practice of the faith. This Read more
What a great week to pray for priestly vocations. As a diocese we gathered in the cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman for the celebration of the ordination of Fr. David Nowicki to the priesthood and for service to our diocese. I add the vocation prayer that is found in Read more
This past Friday (The Answer Eucharistic rally) was a great moment of grace. So many people had gathered and the whole focus was on Jesus. Everyone made the time in their schedules for this invigorating event. We all need to take that time and make that effort to put Jesus Read more
Walk a Half-Mile or More with Jesus: Monday, June 10ALL are WELCOME to the National Eucharistic Procession beginning at 2:00PM at the Park and Ride at the corner of Heritage Drive/Draxler’s Drive (South of Kwik Trip/Marshfield). Transportation, leaving from St. John the Baptist Parish parking lot, to the Park ‘n Ride and the 4 Read more
There is a great deal to celebrate this time of year. This past Sunday, I went to my classmate’s Silver Jubilee celebration in the Wisconsin Dells at St. Cecilia Parish. Twenty-five years ago, most of the seminarians from La Crosse and Madison went to study at Mundelein Seminary. So there Read more
The Church celebrates today the mystery of the Holy Trinity. We’re taught from our youth that we believe in One God, in three Divine Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It is my understanding that we, as Christians, are the only religion who hold this belief. Other religious beliefs have Read more
Welcome Bishop Gerard Battersby!! Tomorrow, May 20th, he will be installed as our 11th Bishop of the diocese. Pray for him and the ministry that he will be doing as our chief shepherd. This is a powerful reminder that we are part of a global church. Pope Francis appointed him Read more
Happy Mother’s Day!! God bless all of our mothers here with us and those who have gone before us. May is also the month that we keep our heavenly mother in mind. So many of the saints have given us an example of the importance of the rosary. If that Read more
Congratulations to all who are receiving Jesus for the first time. What a time of grace. In our area, whether this weekend or weekends about this time of year our second graders have been preparing for this sacrament. It should be our privilege to be an example of how to Read more