
Saint Patrick Parish has assumed responsibility for the Newman Center at UW–River Falls, where Father John and Father Dan will serve students through expanded Mass times and vibrant campus ministry offerings. The week ahead also includes the Priest Assembly and Chrism Mass, Lenten Reconciliation, the final Fish Fry, and an invitation to prepare for Holy Week.
Read PostSt. Peter Chrysologus teaches that prayer, fasting, and mercy are inseparable pillars of the spiritual life, each giving strength and meaning to the others. True Lenten practice requires not only personal sacrifice, but a generous outpouring of mercy toward others, without which fasting and prayer bear no fruit.
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.
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Our parish welcomes everyone from all walks of life. We have made it our life missions to serve our community and spread the love God has for us all. We look forward to meeting you - at one of our Masses or at one of our various events.