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Uncategorized - June 24, 2016
What Pope Francis has been saying and doing recently
Advocating for the protection of children on International Missing Children’s Day On International Missing Children’s Day, Pope Francis said, “It’s is a...
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3.0KUncategorized -The little school that could: Celebrating 125 Years of Catholic education in Menomonie
By Father James Kurzynski Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Menomonie Catholic schools are a staple in the life of the Church,...
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2.8KUncategorized -Listening “with the heart of Christ” Carol’s soup feeds body and soul
Michelle DiFranco is a designer and the busy mom of three children. Isn’t it nice to have a close friend you can...
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Youth and mercy on a mission in life
As we grow older, it seems we often pine away for the days of our youth. I remember a plaque that hung...
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4.2KFeatured -Julie leads teens at St. Bronislava to listen for Jesus’ call
By Nick Lichter Photography by Michael Lieurance “I was naughty in high school. That’s why I love and have a special place...
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Your Community – July/August 2016
Looking for events and information about what’s going on around the Diocese? Go to diolc.org/calendar so you can stay up to date...
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Why should parents want their children to marry rather than cohabit?
Many parents have heard the statistics that couples marrying today have a 40 to 50 percent risk of divorcing. This is not good news...
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5.8KFeatured -Life as a missionary in Peru brings Abigail Schreiner closer to God and gives her life direction and peace
By Mary Kay McPartlin Photography by Mimi Emmel, a Casa Hogar volunteer When Abigail Schreiner, from Athens, first came to Peru in...
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Celebrating Our Jubilarians
We thank our diocesan and international priests for their years of service 60 years Rev. Robert Hegenbarth Father Hegenbarth was ordained on...
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2.0KUncategorized -Summer getaways
By Lorraine Riedl Office for Ministries and Social Concerns Summer is a great time to take a step back, relax and get...
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4.7KUncategorized -Father Prince Raja shares his Indian culture, devotion to Mary and the Eucharist with his American parishioners
By Mary Kay McPartlin Parishioners at Sacred Heart Parish in Spring Valley, Sacred Heart Parish in Elmwood and St. Luke Parish in...
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Mature in Spirituality through Acts of Love
By Father Woodrow Pace Director of the Mission Office Without exception, maturing in Catholic spirituality involves reaching out beyond yourself. Whatever form...
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2.5KUncategorized - June 23, 2016The Catholic response to the worst mass shooting in U.S. history
A headline in the local paper read, “Make It Stop.” That phrase sums up the feeling of helplessness that Americans feel at...
