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A century of campfires, prayer, adventure, and faith.Camp Tekakwitha officially kicked off its 100th summer with an open...
06/22/2026

A century of campfires, prayer, adventure, and faith.

Camp Tekakwitha officially kicked off its 100th summer with an open house, a special anniversary Mass celebrated by Bishop David Ricken, and a day dedicated to honoring the generations of campers and staff who have called camp home.

🔗 Article link in the comments.

We are sad to announce the passing of Reverend David Barrett, who entered eternal life on June 16, 2026, at the age of 8...
06/18/2026

We are sad to announce the passing of Reverend David Barrett, who entered eternal life on June 16, 2026, at the age of 87.

Ordained to the priesthood in 1964, Father Barrett faithfully served the people of the Diocese of Green Bay for more than five decades. His ministry touched countless lives through his pastoral service in parishes across northeast Wisconsin, as a hospital chaplain, and through his dedicated work with the Menominee community at St. Michael Parish in Keshena.

Please join us in praying for the repose of Father Barrett's soul and in giving thanks for his life of faithful service to Christ and His Church.

The Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 24, at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Parish in Shawano.

May he rest in the peace of Christ.

On the Feast of Corpus Christi, hundreds of Catholics from across Oshkosh took to the streets in a powerful public witne...
06/18/2026

On the Feast of Corpus Christi, hundreds of Catholics from across Oshkosh took to the streets in a powerful public witness of faith, converging at a single location for prayer, Benediction, and fellowship.

Read how this unique tradition continues to unite the Catholic community and inspire devotion to the Eucharist.

📖 Link to the full story in the comments.

What starts with three women praying outside an abortion clinic grew into a ministry that now serves hundreds of familie...
06/16/2026

What starts with three women praying outside an abortion clinic grew into a ministry that now serves hundreds of families every month in Northeast Wisconsin.

The late Lee Mayer dedicated her life to supporting women, children, and families in need, leaving behind a legacy of faith, compassion, and service that continues to impact thousands today.

Read the inspiring story of how one woman's unwavering trust in God helped build something extraordinary. Article link in the comments. ⬇️

In his magazine column, Bishop Ricken reflected on taking trips and fueling for the journey."Through our Baptism and Con...
06/14/2026

In his magazine column, Bishop Ricken reflected on taking trips and fueling for the journey.

"Through our Baptism and Confirmation, every single Catholic (and Christian) is called to a deep personal relationship with Jesus Christ and to share him with others. But sometimes we try to undertake this journey without the “fuel” we need to make it happen. What is the fuel needed to foster an intimate relationship with Jesus and to have the power to go out and share him with others? Can’t I just do these things on my own?"

Read the full reflection at the link in the comments!

Fr. Carr's Place 2B held the fourth annual Carnival for Kids! 🎉🎈🪅 The carnival included carnival rides, obstacle courses...
06/09/2026

Fr. Carr's Place 2B held the fourth annual Carnival for Kids! 🎉🎈🪅

The carnival included carnival rides, obstacle courses, climbing walls, face painting, games and food.

“Some families may never see Disney World or Great America,” said Jim Boehm, executive director of Fr. Carr's Place 2B. “But they still deserve to have fun. They deserve to ride a Ferris wheel, climb a climbing wall, get their face painted and just enjoy being a family together.”

Read the full article at the link in the comments!

Have you heard about Pope Leo's FIRST papal encyclical on artificial intelligence? 😀 It's called Magnifica Humanitas, an...
06/08/2026

Have you heard about Pope Leo's FIRST papal encyclical on artificial intelligence? 😀

It's called Magnifica Humanitas, and it was released on May 25th!

If you're looking for a quick summary, read the On Mission article at the link in the comments to learn five things that all Catholics should know regarding the encyclical!

Alexa and Danny Kesler met each other back in 2016.“When we met, he (Danny) made it very clear his faith was a core valu...
06/07/2026

Alexa and Danny Kesler met each other back in 2016.

“When we met, he (Danny) made it very clear his faith was a core value of his and his family,” Alexa said. “Soon after we began dating, I attended my first Mass with him.”

The couple has since been married for almost five years, and in the midst of different health issues and infertility struggles, faith has always been an essential part of their relationship.

In 2019, after Alexa and Danny had gotten engaged, she was diagnosed with polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS).

Amidst the difficulties, Alexa began turning to Our Lady of Champion and even the annual Walk to Mary pilgrimage.

“(I realized) God was showing up, and working in our lives,” she said. “But it was all through the Church, and that’s where it solidified that this was the right route to go.”

Read the full story at the link in the comments!

In his Narrow the Road column in the On Mission magazine, Fr. Girotti shares that he remembers walking through the woods...
06/06/2026

In his Narrow the Road column in the On Mission magazine, Fr. Girotti shares that he remembers walking through the woods with his dad. On one particular day, he and his dad stumbled upon the ruins of an old insane asylum.

As Fr. Girotti reflects on the asylum and the advancements of psychology and modern medicine, he shares that there is still a stigma around mental health.

"That troubling image from a walk with my father on a summer evening many years ago reminds me that we have a long way to go."

Read the full article at the link in the comments.

The Diocese of Green Bay had SO many adults seeking Confirmation, that there were TWO separate Masses! 🤩 Gerard Hall, di...
06/05/2026

The Diocese of Green Bay had SO many adults seeking Confirmation, that there were TWO separate Masses! 🤩

Gerard Hall, director of divine worship for the Diocese of Green Bay, noted that the number of adult confirmations during the current pastoral year, from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, has more than doubled compared with the previous year.

Bishop Ricken shared that “No one is here by accident. No one is a mistake. God has something particularly in mind for each one of you,” he told them.

Read this inspiring and hope-filled article at the link in the comments!

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