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
Saint Francis de Sales Seminary, one of the oldest in the U.S., has formed over 4,200 priests and continues to prepare future clergy, including current and recent priests of our Diocese. To ensure it remains a place of strong formation, the seminary is undergoing a major renovation and invites our parish community to support its first-ever capital campaign with a pledge or one-time gift.
Read PostThe surprise election of Pope Leo XIV reminds us that the papal conclave is a process of prayerful discernment, not popularity, as the Holy Spirit guides the Cardinals to proclaim whom God intends to lead the Church. As we celebrate our new Holy Father, parish life continues with summer projects, budget planning, and repairs—trusting, as always, in God’s providence to care for His Church.
Read PostThe final pillars of the Diocese of Superior’s “Maintenance to Mission Pastoral Plan” focus on the inevitability of change and how parishes can embrace it to grow stronger in mission and community. With the introduction of the new Office of Parish Transformation and clear paths for parishes facing instability, the plan encourages a renewed missionary spirit to revitalize Catholic life across northern Wisconsin.
Read PostIn the wake of Easter joy, we were met with sorrow at the news of Pope Francis' passing—a shepherd who lived out mercy, hope, and humility through both word and action, earning the title "The people’s Pope." As the world unites to honor his legacy, we also look ahead with hearts full of prayer as our parish celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday and the First Holy Communion of many of our children.
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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.
