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
As 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.
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.
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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.
