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 we move deeper into Advent, our parish reflects with gratitude on last month’s homily series on death and dying, which sparked meaningful conversations, planning, and pastoral encounters. Looking ahead, we prepare our hearts for Christ through “The Search” this January, embracing Advent’s call to be firm in faith, joyful in hope, and active in charity.
Read PostAs we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King and conclude our series on death and dying, we are reminded that Christ’s eternal kingship offers us hope as we face our own mortality and remember those who have gone before us. Father Dan reflects personally on his family’s legacy of faith and invites us to place our trust in Jesus, proclaiming Him as Lord in life and at the hour of our death.
Read PostAs we close October with gratitude for a vibrant month of parish life, we now turn our hearts toward November—a time to remember our beloved dead and reflect on the hope of resurrection. Beginning next weekend, we’ll honor those who have passed and launch Arise, a four-week preaching series on death and dying that invites us to embrace the promise of new life in Christ.
Read PostSaint Patrick Parish is launching The Wednesday Experience, a new approach to religious education that combines evening Mass, youth choir, large and small group formation, reconciliation, and prayer. This shift creates opportunities for all parishioners—youth and adults alike—to deepen their discipleship and grow together as a faith community throughout the week.
Read PostDuring Blessed Solanus Casey Weekend (September 12–15), we will not only honor the life of this humble disciple but also celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, recalling the discovery and veneration of the True Cross. At Saint Patrick Parish, this celebration will be made especially meaningful with the opportunity to venerate our relic of the True Cross, newly placed in a refurbished altar crucifix.
Read PostIn a world that glorifies busyness, Matthew Kelly’s Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy reminds us that our hearts are made not for hurry but for rest in God. As we return to the rhythm of the school year, may we reclaim Sunday as a true day of worship and leisure, the “climax of living.”
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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.
