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3.9KConsecrated Life - June 24, 2016Discerning Faith A Spencer teen shares her journey as she explores Consecrated Life
Name: Faith Becker Age: 19 Where are you from? Spencer What was your family life like growing up? I grew up on...
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A Pack of Dogs and Understanding Ministry
By Chris Rogers Director of the Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry The year was 1995. I was a college student...
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‘Now that my teen has been confirmed, she thinks it’s OK to skip mass. How should I respond?’
Ask your teens why they want to skip Mass; then LISTEN attentively. Their resistance is probably from the lack of a close, personal relationship with...
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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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3.3KUncategorized -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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3.0KUncategorized -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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4.4KFeatured -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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6.3KFeatured -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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2.2KUncategorized -Summer getaways
By Lorraine Riedl Office for Ministries and Social Concerns Summer is a great time to take a step back, relax and get...
