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
As we say farewell and offer prayers for several beloved staff members moving on to new chapters, we are grateful for their dedicated service and the many ways they have helped us grow as a parish family. With this time of transition, we look forward with hope to hiring new team members and enhancing our youth ministry so that future generations may grow as missionary disciples of Christ.
Read PostSaint Patrick Parish is seeking passionate, faithful individuals to help us grow in mission and service through staff openings — on our Youth & Family Discipleship Team and on our Custodial/Maintenance Staff — so please prayerfully consider sharing your gifts with our parish family!
Read PostThis Sunday marks the third week of our homily series on the Nicene Creed and the celebration of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, also known as Corpus Christi. As we reflect on the Creed’s third mark—that the Church is Catholic—we celebrate the universal Church’s unity through time, culture, and belief, especially in our shared and unwavering faith in the true presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
Read PostSaint Francis de Sales Seminary, one of the oldest in the U.S., has formed over 4,200 priests and continues to prepare future clergy, including current and recent priests of our Diocese. To ensure it remains a place of strong formation, the seminary is undergoing a major renovation and invites our parish community to support its first-ever capital campaign with a pledge or one-time gift.
Read PostThe surprise election of Pope Leo XIV reminds us that the papal conclave is a process of prayerful discernment, not popularity, as the Holy Spirit guides the Cardinals to proclaim whom God intends to lead the Church. As we celebrate our new Holy Father, parish life continues with summer projects, budget planning, and repairs—trusting, as always, in God’s providence to care for His Church.
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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.
