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
Fr. Dan reflects on the joy of celebrating his sister's wedding at the Cathedral of Christ the King, a place rich with family and spiritual significance, and on the powerful call to unity and love found in both weddings and the words of Jesus. Echoing Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural homily, he reminds us that true authority flows from self-sacrificing love and fidelity to Christ’s word.
Read PostThis historic moment in the life of the Church calls us to trust in the Holy Spirit and seek the intercession of Mary, Mother of the Church, as we await the election of a new Pope. In Mary—our model of trust, surrender, and mission—we find the perfect guide for living our baptismal call to holiness and discipleship.
Read PostOver the next ten days, Saint Patrick Parish offers opportunities for deeper reflection on marriage, miracles, and music, including Fr. Dan’s participation in the Marriage Catechumenate Summit, the Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit with a first-class relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis, and a Lenten Eucharistic Day featuring worship led by Aly Aleigha. Join us for Mass, adoration, and an evening of praise and worship on Wednesday, celebrating our shared Lenten journey.
Read PostPope Francis’ 2025 Lenten message invites us to reflect on our journey of faith, emphasizing that we are all pilgrims called to conversion, solidarity, and hope. He urges us to walk together, supporting one another in love, and to embrace the promise of Christ’s resurrection as the foundation of our hope in this Jubilee Year.
Read PostA team of missionaries from Saint Patrick Parish recently returned from serving at our sister parish in Guatemala, providing medical care, celebrating sacraments, and strengthening relationships within the community. Please continue to pray for the second team currently on mission and for the ongoing work of our parish in supporting our brothers and sisters in San Jose del Tesoro.
Read PostReturning to Milwaukee reminded Father Dan of God’s grace and renewal as he visited familiar places, including Saint Francis de Sales Seminary, which is undergoing a historic transformation through its “Zeal for the Lord’s House” capital campaign. On this Sunday of the Word of God, let us be inspired by Luke’s Gospel and renew our commitment to immerse ourselves in Scripture, embracing God’s plan of salvation.
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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.
