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
We kicked off a 13-week celebration of Saint Patrick Parish's 150th anniversary, reflecting on our rich history, including past challenges like persecution by the Klan. The parish’s future is in the hands of the laity, and we invite you to share significant moments from the past 33 years to help preserve and highlight our collective story.
Read PostIn response to Fr. John’s encouragement to embrace pride in our faith, Father Dan reflects on the powerful experience of attending the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, describing it as a time of renewed Eucharistic and ecclesial unity. The event deepened his conviction of Christ's true presence in the Eucharist and strengthened his commitment to serve faithfully as a priest.
Read PostThe latest edition of America magazine features an article titled “The Moment for the Hispanic Catholic Church in the United States is now,” highlighting that nearly half of all Catholics in the U.S., and more than half under 30, are Hispanic. The article underscores the demographic shifts within the Church and emphasizes the increasing presence of Hispanic communities, with the number of Hispanic or Latino individuals in St. Croix County rising significantly and local parishes adapting to serve this growing population with more Spanish-language services and sacraments.
Read PostAfter Daily Mass on July 4th, a parishioner asked Father Dan if he would write a bulletin article about his 10-day mission trip to Mexico. During the trip, he served as a chaplain for a FOCUS mission in Colón, Mexico, working with local religious communities to support their mission, which profoundly impacted him and reinforced his commitment to Hispanic ministry in Hudson, St. Croix County, and beyond.
Read PostPriests bear the crucial responsibility of spreading the Gospel, as salvation begins with belief. We can hear the Gospel proclaimed at Mass every Sunday through the Scriptures and the homily which often includes parables or stories. Let us also remember that we can hear the Gospel that Jesus speaks to us in private, in our life of prayer and communion with him in the Sacraments.
Read PostThe Trinity is the central mystery of the Christian faith, and while it may be difficult for our human minds to fully comprehend, it is not entirely unknowable. Through the Sacrament of Baptism, we are connected to the Triune God and called to make disciples and teach others to observe his commandments. By living out these teachings in love, we invite God to dwell within us and pour His love into our hearts, as God is love itself.
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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.
