When Butch Mueller was a child, his father kept Maryknoll magazines around the house not only to instill in his children a sense of mission, but […]
Paynesville man who walked to Guatemala still making a difference there 44 years later
Photos: Rural Life Celebration
More than 900 people visited the Mark and Shelley Czech farm in rural Gilman Aug. 21 for the annual Rural Life Celebration. The event — which […]
A pilgrimage to Our Lady
Catholics from around the diocese, including Bishop Donald Kettler, traveled by bus to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Aug. 20. […]
New Catholic educators express commitment to communities
The smell of freshly sharpened pencils wafts through school hallways across the diocese as administrators, teachers and staff prepare to welcome students. Soon they’ll be met […]
Grieving community ‘turns hearts to God’ in midst of tragedy
Family, friends and community members flooded the parking lot at St. Anthony Church in Watkins Aug. 23 to remember the short life of 5-year-old Alayna Ertl […]
Prayer for nation, leaders set for Pierz
To support the leadership of the United States, Catholic groups are uniting to pray the rosary at 12:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at St. Joseph Church […]
DCCW fall conference in Melrose Sept. 17
The Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will hold its 63rd Annual Fall Conference, titled “Instrument of God’s Mercy,” Saturday, Sept. 17, at St. Mary School, 320 […]
Act-oberfest requests auditions by video
This year’s Act-oberfest variety show will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, at the Freeport Community Center in Freeport. In preparation for the event, the […]