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Keep fighting the good fight The Gift of Fortitude

When I was a boy growing up in Marinette, it seemed that everyone went to church on Sunday. Not everyone was Catholic...

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Ministry

Wisconsin native and Guatemalan martyr: Br. James Miller to be beatified

Brother James “Santiago” Miller, FSC, will be beatified on December 7, 2019, in Huehuetenango, Guatemala. Pope Francis approved the beatification of Brother...

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Catechesis

The Gift of Fortitude -Staying Strong in Times of Trial

I don’t often feel like someone who has a lot of courage. Once in a while, I’ll be inspired to stand up...

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Catechesis

100 Years of Service

In the summer of 1919, the little community of Marathon City in Marathon County was part of the dedicatory service to open...

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evangelization

‘Be Sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit’

When I was Confirmed, I was anointed with sacred chrism and heard the words, “Be sealed with the Gift of Holy Spirit.”...

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school

Maria, Mario and the month of May

As a child growing up in Fond du Lac, Wis., I attended St. Mary Grade School and St. Mary’s High School, then...

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Catechesis

Intentional Accompaniment – – Being a support along the path of growing closer to Jesus Christ

You probably have children, relatives and friends who have not yet developed a friendship with Jesus and some may not necessarily be...

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evangelization

Building a Bridge of Trust

In March, Sherry outlined the five thresholds of conversion: initial trust; spiritual curiosity; spiritual openness; spiritual seeking; and intentional discipleship. In looking...