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
This weekend, Father Dan Tracy will lead a parish mission titled “Rejoice in Hope” at Holy Rosary Parish in Mellen, Wisconsin, aligning with Gaudete Sunday’s message of joy and the upcoming Jubilee Year of Hope declared by Pope Francis. Inspired by this week’s readings, especially St. Paul’s call to embody joy, kindness, hope, and peace, let us proclaim the Good News with gladness and share Christ’s love with all.
Read PostNovember is a month of remembrance, saints, souls, thanksgiving, and unity with our bishops, who guide us in faith as successors of the apostles. Next weekend, join us for the 10:30 AM Mass celebrated by Bishop James Powers, followed by refreshments in the Social Hall to honor our 150th anniversary as Saint Patrick Parish.
Read PostAs Saint Patrick Parish celebrates its 150th year, we are reflecting on the importance of baptism, the Sacrament that marks the beginning of new life in Christ. This month, parishioners are encouraged to discover and celebrate their baptismal dates, share stories and photos, and reflect on how we are all created by God for communion with Him and one another.
Read PostWe 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.
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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.
