Fr. Dan serves as the Associate Pastor at Saint Patrick Parish, his first assignment as a Catholic priest of the Diocese of Superior. Fr. Dan enjoys preaching the Gospel, administering the Sacraments of the Church, and encouraging others to fall in love with God. In his first year at Saint Patrick Parish, Fr. Dan has helped launch a new marriage preparation and formation initiative, taught 5th grade religion at Saint Patrick Catholic School, and offered opportunities for prayer and community among Spanish-speaking Catholics in the area.
“Perfection is not attainable. But if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.” - Vince Lombardi
Reflecting on Pentecost and the recent ordination of Deacons Carl Oman and Scott Pederson, we are reminded that the mission of every Christian is to live in communion with God and bring His love into the world through our daily lives. Bishop Powers’ ordination homily emphasized that the most powerful “homily” we preach is not only through our words, but through lives marked by prayer, humility, service, and love for others.
Read PostAs the Church celebrates Pentecost and the close of the Easter season, we are reminded that the light of Christ is meant to shine beyond the walls of the church through the power of the Holy Spirit alive within us. June will offer many opportunities for prayer, celebration, and community at Saint Patrick Parish, including Corpus Christi, anniversary celebrations, ordinations, farewells, and special visits from friends connected to our Sister Parish.
Read PostReflecting on the Church’s special devotion to Mary during the month of May, Father Dan shares how praying the rosary for vocations became a profound part of his journey to the priesthood and a source of abundant blessings for the Diocese. Through Mary’s maternal intercession, countless rosaries were offered, new vocations emerged, and even the timing of ordinations became a meaningful reminder of God’s providence.
Read PostReflecting on the quiet grace of early morning prayer, Father Dan highlights the importance of dedicating time each day to encounter God and allow prayer to shape our lives. As our parish celebrates its third annual Lenten Eucharistic Day, we are reminded that all devotional prayer flows from the Mass and leads us back to it, deepening our gratitude and faith.
Read PostAs we celebrate the Epiphany and near the close of the Jubilee Year of Hope, we give thanks for the many signs of hope alive in our parish, especially the growing number of people encountering Christ through the sacraments. Inspired by the witness of young adults at SEEK and the Church’s call to be mission-minded, our parish prepares to move forward with clear goals to proclaim, share, and celebrate the love and mercy of Jesus Christ.
Read PostAs we prepare to welcome Christ at Christmas and proclaim Him as King of Glory this Fourth Sunday of Advent, we are pleased to share plans to renovate our baptismal font, continuing the thoughtful enhancement of our worship space. Beginning on Christmas Eve, we invite the parish to support this project through the children’s collection, trusting that this renewed font will serve generations to come with grace and beauty.
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Saint Patrick Parish's mission is to joyfully proclaim, share, and celebrate the love and mercy of Jesus Christ through Word, Sacraments, prayer, and ministry.
