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
The everyday experience of a parent going back into church to retrieve a child’s forgotten toy offers a simple picture of the shepherd who leaves the ninety-nine to search for the one who is lost. Just as a family cannot be fully at peace when one of its members is hurting or missing, God’s love relentlessly seeks each of us and calls us to care for those who are lost, hurting, or in need.
Read PostParish life is filled with opportunities to step outside our comfort zones, meet new people, and discover how God works through unexpected encounters. Whether through volunteering, joining a ministry, or participating in the sacraments, every invitation to become more involved is an opportunity to grow in faith and experience the adventure of Christian community.
Read PostReflecting on his summers as a Totus Tuus missionary, our seminarian, Deacon Scott Pederson, shares how serving others became a powerful opportunity to put his formation into practice and discover God's grace at work amid the challenges of ministry. He invites us to pray for this summer's Totus Tuus missionaries as they continue seeking Christ, the "pearl of great price," while joyfully giving their summer in service to the Lord.
Read PostLast weekend, at the request of our Bishop, our parish joined Catholics across the United States in praying the Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus as part of the national consecration marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. This act of faith and hope entrusts our nation to Christ's loving Heart, asking Him to heal our wounds, strengthen what is good, and guide our country with wisdom, justice, peace, and mercy.
Read PostSaint Patrick Parish's middle and high school students returned from an impactful week at Extreme Faith Camp, where outdoor adventure, the sacraments, prayer, and authentic friendships helped them grow in their relationship with Christ. This year's phone-free experience gave campers the freedom to be fully present with God and one another, leaving many with a renewed faith and a deeper understanding of their identity as beloved sons and daughters of God.
Read PostSaint Patrick Parish is honored to welcome Bishop Rodolfo Núñez, the bishop of our Sister Parish's diocese in Guatemala, for his first visit to Hudson as we celebrate and strengthen this important partnership. The parish also announces the conclusion of its SCRIP program, recognizing its past success while responding to declining participation and the growing need to protect the parish and school from potential fraud and financial risk.
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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.
