Fr. John has served as the pastor of Saint Patrick Parish since 2012. He previously served parishes in Superior and Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Along with serving our parish, Fr. John serves as supervising pastor of twelve additional parishes in our Diocese. In this role and by serving on a variety of diocesan committees, he is strongly committed to helping the Church in Northern Wisconsin move to being missionary focused. He has always served at a parish with a Catholic School and continues to enjoy being a part of the life of our students and staff at Saint Patrick Catholic School. Leading discipleship groups of seventh grade and tenth grade boys helps him to stay young.
"Do not pray for easy lives, pray to be stronger people." - Blessed Father Solanus Casey
The Diocese of Superior's recently released "Maintenance to Mission Pastoral Plan" encourages parishes to shift from maintaining existing structures to actively living out the Church's mission of evangelization, reflecting the zeal of early missionaries. The plan's introduction and first pillar, "Church on Mission," emphasize the need for parishes to assess their activities through four guiding questions to ensure all efforts draw people into a deeper relationship with Christ.
Read PostWe will celebrate the Feast of Saint Patrick with a special Mass at 6:30 PM on Monday, March 17, while the 8:00 AM morning Mass is canceled to allow attendance at Father Dan Dahlberg’s funeral. Additionally, our Diocese has introduced the Maintenance to Mission Pastoral Plan, calling for a renewed missionary spirit to revitalize our parishes and faith community.
Read PostStarting this Ash Wednesday, Saint Patrick Parish will implement a change to the conclusion of all Masses, replacing post-Mass applause with a communal recitation of Saint Patrick’s Breastplate Prayer to foster a more reflective and unified transition from worship to mission. This adjustment aligns with Church directives and parishioner feedback, aiming to deepen our Lenten renewal and strengthen our shared commitment to the sacred liturgy.
Read PostA group from our parish traveled to our Sister Parish in Guatemala on February 6, joining doctors and Sister Jo, who founded the parish 27 years ago. With medical professionals providing care at the clinic and Father Dan celebrating First Holy Communion, the visit strengthened both spiritual and physical well-being in the community.
Read PostSaint Patrick Parish’s financial update for the first half of the fiscal year shows that revenue from Adult Giving and School Tuition is strong, with total revenue at $2,003,070—$95,000 ahead of last year when adjusted for one-time government and capital campaign funds. While expenses have increased, primarily due to security upgrades and wage adjustments, they remain in line with the budget, and with continued generosity, the projected deficit should be lower than anticipated.
Read PostCatholic Schools Week was filled with fun activities, prayer, and a special Mass with our Bishop, celebrating the value of Catholic education and its impact on our students. As we transition into the second half of the fiscal year, we recognize the dedicated efforts of our new Director of Parish Finances, Scott Jacobi, and the continued generosity of our parish community in supporting our mission.
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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.
